Town News

The Town of Middleton is advising residents that the Church Street Road Replacement Project is now beginning.

As part of this project, Church Street will undergo a full road replacement, including the replacement of underground infrastructure followed by repaving.

Church Street between Commercial Street and School Street, will be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks while this work is underway.

Residents are asked to plan for alternate routes and use caution around the construction area. Access and traffic may be impacted throughout the project.

Please note that the two-week timeline is an estimate and may change depending on construction progress, weather, and other unforeseen circumstances.

The Town will provide updates as work progresses and when Church Street is ready to reopen.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important infrastructure work is completed.

Middleton, NS - Middleton Town Council has approved a Development Agreement that will allow a new affordable housing development to move forward on a provincially owned property on Magee Drive.

The proposed development includes 27 residential units, along with a community office and boardroom space. Plans for the property also include community green space, pedestrian pathways, landscaping and other site amenities.

The Development Agreement approval follows a municipal planning and public engagement process that included review by Town planning staff and the Planning Advisory Committee, as well as opportunities for public input.

As the municipal approval authority, the Town's role has been to review the proposed development in accordance with its Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-law and applicable planning requirements. 

“This is an exciting step forward for Middleton and, most importantly, for the people who need access to safe and affordable places to call home,” said Mayor Gail Smith. “Like many communities across Nova Scotia, we know there is a real need for more housing options. The addition of 27 affordable units in our community will make a meaningful difference while supporting Middleton’s continued growth. Council is very pleased to see this project moving forward.”

The development is planned for Lot 4A-D on Magee Drive (PID 05302047). With the Development Agreement approved, the project can proceed through the remaining permitting and development requirements.

The Town of Middleton looks forward to seeing the project progress and to the addition of much-needed housing options within the community.

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The Town of Middleton is providing an update on the additional funding allocated by Council for further patch paving work throughout the community.

At a Special Council Meeting in July, Middleton Town Council approved additional funding to allow more patch paving to be completed beyond the work already undertaken this season.

This additional work is expected to take place within the next few weeks, based on contractor availability and scheduling. The Town is working with the contractor to have the remaining work completed as soon as their schedule permits.

Areas included in this next phase of patch paving include areas of Main Street, the west end of Middleton, and additional locations along Commercial Street.

Once the contractor provides a confirmed date for the work, the Town will share another update with the public.

Please be advised that roadwork is currently underway on Commercial Street near Foodland today, August 12.

Commercial Street has been reduced to one lane in the work area. Work is expected to be completed between approximately 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. today.

Motorists may experience delays and are asked to reduce their speed, use caution, and watch for workers when travelling through the area.