Town News
Kayak/Canoe Loans & Dock Now Closed for the Season
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As the paddling season comes to an end, the Town of Middleton’s canoe and kayak loan program at Riverside Park is now closed for the season.
The dock at Riverside Park will also be removed for the winter months.
Please note that Riverside Park remains open for the public to enjoy.
Thank you to everyone who made use of the canoe and kayak loan program this year. We look forward to seeing you back on the water next season!
New 3-Way Stop Coming Soon
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Please be advised that a new 3-way stop will soon be introduced at School Street and North Street. Please refer to the map for the exact location.
New stop signs are currently being ordered and the intersection is not yet operating as a 3-way stop.
We will provide another update once the signs have been installed and the new 3-way stop is officially in effect.
Please stay tuned for updates.
Middleton Fire Department Leaders Recognized with Provincial Volunteer Awards
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The Town of Middleton is incredibly proud to celebrate Fire Chief Michael “Mike” Toole and 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Jody Spidle, who have been recognized with Provincial Volunteer Awards for their outstanding dedication and service to our community.
Between them, Mike and Jody have contributed more than five decades of service to the Middleton Fire Department, giving countless hours to protecting our community, supporting fellow firefighters and helping build the strong, capable department that Middleton relies on today.
With more than 28 years of service, Chief Toole has provided steadfast leadership while strengthening relationships with municipal leaders, community organizations, businesses and residents. His work has helped secure funding, modernize equipment, advance fire prevention initiatives and build important regional partnerships, all contributing to a stronger and more resilient fire service for Middleton and the surrounding area.
For the past 24 years, 2nd Deputy Chief Spidle has been an equally important part of the department. His calm leadership, technical knowledge and commitment to training and mentoring volunteers have helped prepare generations of Middleton firefighters. Behind the scenes and on the front lines, Jody has worked to ensure members are trained, supported and equipped to serve their community.
Mike and Jody's contributions also extend far beyond emergency response. The Middleton Fire Department is an integral part of community life, and both have devoted countless hours to parades, school activities, holiday celebrations, fundraising initiatives and the many local traditions that bring Middleton together.
While we celebrate Mike and Jody receiving this well-deserved recognition, we also want to recognize Deputy Fire Chief Scott Veinot, whose dedication and service are an important part of the department's success. Scott was not eligible to be nominated this year because he was already a recipient of a Provincial Volunteer Award in 2013, and individuals can only receive the award once. We would have been proud to see all three members of the department's leadership recognized together, and Scott's previous award is a testament to the longstanding commitment to volunteer service shared by this team.
The Town is extremely fortunate to have Mike, Scott and Jody among the leaders of the Middleton Fire Department. Their commitment goes well beyond responding when an emergency call comes in. They train, mentor, organize, plan, volunteer at community events and continually work to ensure Middleton has a fire department it can depend on.
Congratulations to Chief Mike Toole and 2nd Deputy Chief Jody Spidle on this very deserving provincial recognition. On behalf of the Town of Middleton, thank you for the many years, countless hours and extraordinary commitment you have given to our community.
We are incredibly proud to call you members of the Middleton Fire Department.
Town of Middleton Celebrates Grand Opening of New Water Reservoir
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The Town of Middleton officially celebrated the completion of its new water reservoir on Monday, September 21, marking a significant investment in the community’s water infrastructure and its ability to support future growth.
Members of the public joined Middleton Town Council and staff, and representatives from Annapolis County Council, for a grand opening ceremony at the new reservoir site.
The new reservoir replaces Middleton’s aging reservoir and represents an important long-term investment in the reliability and capacity of the Town’s water system.
Designed with Middleton’s future in mind, the new reservoir provides additional capacity to accommodate residential and commercial development as the community grows. The project was designed to allow for further expansion of the system in the future, including the potential addition of a second reservoir on the property should increased demand eventually require it. Supporting infrastructure has been incorporated into the site to help facilitate future expansion.
The Province of Nova Scotia announced funding for the project in 2024 through the Municipal Capital Growth Program. At the time, the Province identified the project as an important piece of infrastructure that would allow approximately 800 new properties to access Middleton’s water system while providing improved water service and fire protection for 717 existing homes.
Middleton’s water originates from the Town’s well field and is pumped through the municipal water system to the reservoir. Water is chlorinated as part of the Town’s standard water treatment process before being distributed through the system.
The reservoir also provides an important level of resiliency for the community. At normal usage levels, the reservoir has the capacity to provide approximately nine days of water supply. The facility’s backup generator can support continued operation of the water system for approximately five days, before refueling, in the event of an extended power outage.
Construction of the new reservoir was a multi-year undertaking. The Town ordered the new water storage tank and dome roof through Roscoe Construction and Aquastore in August 2024. Following site preparation, construction, equipment installation and extensive testing, including testing of the SCADA system that allows the reservoir to communicate with the rest of Middleton’s water system, the project was completed in August 2026.
The new reservoir is now fully integrated into Middleton’s municipal water system and the de-commissioning of the old reservoir is nearly completed.
The Town of Middleton thanks the contractors, engineers, staff, funding partners and everyone involved in bringing this important infrastructure project to completion.
With the new reservoir now in service, Middleton has strengthened a critical piece of municipal infrastructure while creating additional capacity to support the community for years to come.
Mayor Gail Smith giving the opening speech
From left to right: Councillor Jonathan Archibald, Councillor Dan Smith, Deputy Mayor Gary Marshall, Councillor John Bartlett, Councillor Bernadette Knapp, Mayor Gail Smith
Members of the public, County of Annapolis Council, Town of Middleton Council and staff listening to the Mayor's opening speech.
Director of Public Works, Adam Verran, explaining how the reservoir operates.
Mayor Gail Smith cuts the ribbon with Council to officially open the reservoir.
The new reservoir on Junction Road.
⚠︎ Water Interruption ⚠︎
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A valve was scheduled to be installed today at the former reservoir, which is currently being decommissioned. However, the valve was found to be faulty and cannot be installed as planned.
As a result, residents on Gates Mountain Road, from the booster station to the reservoir, will be without water for most of the day while crews work to address the issue.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate residents’ patience and understanding as crews work to address the problem as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, phone (902) 825-4841 ext. 104.
⚠︎Water Main Leak – Maple Avenue⚠︎
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Please be advised that Public Works is responding to a water main leak on Maple Avenue.
Water service is expected to be interrupted between approximately 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. today to allow crews to complete the necessary repairs. The interruption is anticipated to last approximately 4–5 hours, depending on the severity of the repair required.
We appreciate residents’ patience and understanding while this work is completed.
For any questions or concerns, call (902) 840-1694
