Municipal Services
Financial Statements
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https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/documents/municipal-documents/1997-finacial-statement-2017
https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/documents/municipal-documents/1600-mob-2016-fs-1
https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/documents/municipal-documents/1601-mob-2015
Dog Park Interest Survey
- Created: Thursday, 31 August 2017 14:27
The survey is now closed, thank you to those who filled it out.
If you have questions about the dog park please contact Samantha at
Civic Addressing
- Created: Wednesday, 17 August 2016 09:20
In accordance with the Municipality of Barrington Civic Addressing Bylaw, all dwellings and businesses must have a reflective civic sign clearly displayed on their property. Vacant properties are not issued civic numbers. A clearly visible civic number can help Police, Fire and Ambulance services find your address in an emergency. A civic address includes a: civic number; street name / type; and a community name.
Signs must be displayed on the same side of a public street or a private road as the property is located and be visible from either direction. The signs must be displayed in a location which is not obstructed from view when viewed from the closest place on the traveled portion of the public street or private road upon which the property is situated or from which it has access and shall be a minimum of 48 inches above the ground.
Posting your civic number sign correctly ensures that emergency vehicles can respond to an emergency in a timely fashion. For more information on how to obtain a civic number and civic sign, please contact the Building Inspector’s Office at 902-637-2015, ext. 230 or e-mail at .
For more information, download the civic numbering brochure.
Getting a Sign
Civic Signs can be purchased from the following businesses within the Municipality:
- Causeway Computers (signs & posts): 902-637-3733
- Ocean Computer: 902-637-2398
- Passage Print & Litho: 902-745-3157
- Pro Nova Marine: 902-723-0265
Posting a Sign
The owner of a lot on which a building is located must display and maintain their assigned civic number in the following manner:
- civic numbers shall be easily identified and legible;
- the minimum height of numbers on all properties shall not be less than four inches (100 mm);
- the bottom of the numbers shall be a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches above the ground;
- civic numbers shall either be composed of highly reflective material (white letters on a blue background work best) or be effectively illuminated during the hours of darkness;
- civic numbers shall be displayed on the same side of a public street or a private road as the property is located and be visible from either direction;
- civic numbers shall be displayed in a location which is not obstructed from view when viewed from the closest place on the traveled portion of the public street or private road upon which the property is situated or from which it has access, and civic numbers shall be displayed in a horizontal orientation.
What happens if I don’t put up a civic?
A notice will be sent to you by mail to undertake remedial action. If compliance does not occur within 21 days, the Municipality may undertake the work the owner’s expense. Any person who violates any provision of the by-law may also be subject to a fine between $100 and $500.
Volunteer Fire Fighter Recruitment
- Created: Friday, 04 March 2016 11:40
Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
Would you like a challenging and rewarding volunteer experience?
Barrington Municipal Fire Service (BMFS) is an organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property through fire prevention, suppression and public education. We are committed to continuous learning and superior customer service. If you like helping people, appreciate continuous learning, and are physically fit, you may be an ideal candidate for a position as a volunteer firefighter.
What do volunteer firefighters do?
Successfully complete Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training and then an average of 15-25 hours/month of additional training, emergency responses and meetings. In addition to the above duties they will:
• Perform firefighting duties and other related work as required.
• Respond to and work in all types of weather under less than ideal conditions.
• Work in a safe manner, in accordance with all applicable Acts, Regulations, Policies.
• Participate in community events as required.
• Carry a pager and respond to emergencies when available.
• Participate in scheduled training.
• Be conscientious and dependable.
Where can I volunteer?
BMFS is currently recruiting volunteers in the following areas:
• Woods Harbour Shag Harbour Volunteer Fire Department. Station 1.
• Island & Barrington Passage Volunteer Fire Department. Station 3.
• Barrington/Port La Tour Volunteer Fire Department. Station 4.
What qualifications do I need?
• Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Normal vision and hearing.
• Physically and medically fit.
• No phobias of confined heights or spaces.
• Must be 16 years of age.
We can provide you with
• Free Level I Firefighting training. **High school students who join and complete their level 1 training qualify for a High School Personal Development Credit. More information on this credit can be found at https://www.ednet.ns.ca/cbl/personal-development-credits
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Other training if required. (Class 3 licence, Pump Operators, etc.)
• Life Insurance.
The Volunteer Firefighter intake process consists of the following steps.
• Completion of the application.
• Voted in by the members of the Station you are applying for at a regular monthly meeting.
• Training.
• Graduation
How do I apply to become a Volunteer Firefighter?
Please contact Dwayne Hunt, Fire Service Coordinator at 902-637-2015 or email
Hours of Operation
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Municipal Office Hours
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
1:00pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Please note the Tax Office closes at 4:00p.m. daily
For general inquiries please phone (902) 637-2015 or fax (902) 637-2075.
Building Inspection
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
1:00pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Fire Services
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
1:00pm - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Property Services
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
12:30pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Recreation Department
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
12:30pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Tourism & Community Development
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
1:00pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Senior Services
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon,
1:00pm - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
C&D Land Fill
April 1st - November 30th
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – Noon
December 1st - March 31st
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – Noon
The site is closed on Sundays and Holidays.