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Amy MacKinnon, District 2
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District 2 - Barrington West, Oak Park, Brass Hill, Sherose Island, Barrington Passage, Doctor’s Cove, Atwood’s Brook & Bear Point
Born and raised in Newellton, Amy is the daughter of Rosemary and the late Captain Dellie Mackinnon, who dedicated his life to the fishing industry. After pursuing education elsewhere, she returned home to raise her children and became deeply rooted in the community.
Amy’s personal and professional experiences have provided her with insight into the challenges families face, particularly regarding youth well-being. She began her career in non-profit work, supporting vulnerable populations in Shelburne County.
For the past four years, she has served as Executive Director of the Shelburne County Youth Health and Support Association (Our House Youth Wellness Centre and Barrington Community Care and Recovery Centre), focusing on interagency collaboration. Amy is committed to enhancing community resources in housing, mental health, education, and food security, believing in the community's inherent capacity to address its needs. |
Appointed as a member of Council to the following committees:
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Joint Police Advisory Board
- Region 6 Waste Management (Alternate)
- Western REN Liaison and Oversight Committee (Alternate)
- Western Counties Regional Library
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Warden Shaun Hatfield, District 3
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District 3 - West Head, Newellton, Centreville and North East Point
Warden Hatfield started serving people as a child at his father's general store - Hatfield's Market. He has also served his Cape Island community for over 25 years as a Pastor and family/relationship counsellor. His vocation has given him the privilege to share in some of the most intimate and tender human moments.
Shaun believes that trust is the most sacred thing people can extend to each other, and that it is important for local government to honour public trust by valuing community needs above all else. Therefore, Shaun is passionate about community health and wellness. Shaun is currently serving his fifth term on Council.
He is especially motivated to advocate for “the little guy” or any group which is marginalized and underrepresented in community. Shaun is likewise passionate about sticking up for rural areas when it comes to community growth, economic development, communication needs, and health care/ essential services.
On a personal note, Shaun is an avid long distance runner and loves to swim year round in the Atlantic Ocean. Shaun and his wife, Carla, reside at Villagedale, N.S |
Appointed as a member of Council to the following committees:
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Audit Committee
- Regional Emergency Management Organization
- Joint Police Advisory Board
- Accesssbility Advisory Committee
- Western Regional Enterprise Network
- Roseway Hospital Charitable Foundation
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Eddie Nickerson, District 4
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District 4 – Clam Point, Stoney Island, South Side, Lower Clark’s Harbour, The Hawk
Eddie Nickerson is a lifelong resident of Cape Sable Island. Presently he is living in South Side with his wife, Tina. He has two daughters Hannah a recent graduate from Acadia University with a BSC in Psychology and Gracie who is attending Acadia pursuing a Bachelor of Kinesiology.
Eddie is presently employed as the Manager of Boston Lobster Canada, a lobster holding facility in Newellton, Cape Sable Island.
Eddie is committed to working with other levels of government to improve health care in the municipality. He understands the importance of the fishing industry to our economy, as well as the many small businesses that contribute to the success and prosperity of our communities. He also sees the need to move the municipality forward by attracting professionals and new business to the area to grow our economy.
Eddie urges residents to reach out and share their ideas that will move the municipality forward. |
Appointed as a member of Council to the following committees:
- Audit Committee
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
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Deputy Warden Cynthia Bazinet, District 5
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District 5 – Riverhead, Barrington, Villagedale, Coffinscroft, Port La Tour, Baccaro, East Baccaro, Smithsville, Upper Port La Tour, Reynoldscroft, Cape Negro, Blanche, Port Clyde, Thomasville, Clyde River, Lower Clyde River, Middle Clyde River, Goose Lake
Cynthia is co-owner of Coastal Grove Farm in Upper Port La Tour. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Lesley University in Boston, Massachusetts, an M.A. in English, a B.A. in English, and a B.S. in Geology/Earth Science from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. After nearly 20 years as a high school English teacher and department chair, she retired in 2020.
Cynthia previously worked as a physician group practice administrator for UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts and served six years in the Army National Guard’s Signal Corps. Before moving to Nova Scotia, she held two elective local offices, serving for 11 and 9 years respectively.
Her priorities include expanding healthcare access, fostering economic diversity, and supporting robust community services that improve the municipality’s safety, security, and well-being. |
Appointed as a member of Council to the following committees:
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Accessbility Advisory Committee
- Region 6 Waste Management
- Yarmouth Hospital Charitable Foundation
- Yarmouth Region Medical Professional Recruiment
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I get an assessment done on my property?
Answer:
To get information on assessments, visit the Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) at www.pvsc.ca.
2. What are the tax rates?
Answer:
Tax rates are as follows:
- Residential $1.10 per $100.00 of assessment
- Commercial $2.61 per $100.00 of assessment
3. How can property taxes be paid?
Answer:
Property taxes may be paid by cash, cheque, money orders, debit card, on line or at your local bank. The Municipal Office does not accept VISA or Mastercard.
Electronic Bill Payment Options:
This enables bill payment access through telephone, internet systems, automated banking machines as well as teller transactions. The proper payee name is required to perform these transactions as well as your Assessment Account Number(s). If you have more than one property you must enter each assessment number and the amount you are sending for each property.
Online payments are possible with the following banking institutions:
- CIBC - payee name "BARRINGTON M. D. TAXES"
- RBC - payee name "BARRINGTON(MUN)TAXES"
- SCOTIABANK - payee name "BARRINGTON TAX"
- TD BANK - payee name "BARRINGTON (MUNICIPALITY OF) TAXES"
- BMO – payee name is: BARRINGTON MUNICIPAL DISTRICT TAXES
4. What is the difference between taxation and assessment?
Answer:
Property Valuation Services Corporation determines your property's market value and your municipality uses that assessed value to calculate your municipal tax bill. The Municipality applies the tax rate to your assessed property value to determine the amount of taxes payable.
5. When can I expect to receive my tax bills
Answer:
Tax bills are sent out twice a year. The first tax bill which is the interim bill is mailed on or about April 1st of each year. Interest begins on May 15th. The interim tax bill will be 50% of a calculation based on the current years' taxable assessment and the last tax rate set by Council. The interim tax bill will also include 50% of the previous years' sewer service charge.
The second tax bill will be based on the current years' assessment, tax rate, area rates, sewer service charges, etc. This bill will be mailed on or about October 1st and interest begins on November 15th. The second tax bill is the official tax bill for the year and includes payments made as a result of the interim bill issued in April and any other payments, adjustments and charges.
6. When are properties liable to be sold at Tax Sale?
Answer:
Properties which are two or more years in arrears are liable to be sold at Tax Sale. There are several steps leading up to:
a Tax Sale whereby additional expenses are incurred, i.e. title search. The redemption period for a tax sale property is six (6) months. Properties which are six (6) or more years in arrears have no redemption period. Individuals may make partial payments on tax accounts at any time. Interest will continue to accumulate on outstanding balances.
7. How do I report a street light which is not working properly?
Answer:
A streetlight that is out or not working properly may be reported by calling 1-800-428-6230. Press "0" to speak to a Nova Scotia Power customer service representative.
Problems can also be reported online at www.nspower.ca Select "Residential Services", "Services", followed by "Street Light Repair".
8. How do I report an illegal dump site?
Answer:
An illegal dump site or dangerous or unsightly premise may be reported here: https://helpdesk.barringtonmunicipality.com/report.
9. How do I report a dog running at large?
Answer:
Complaints regarding dogs running at large may be reported here: https://helpdesk.barringtonmunicipality.com/report.