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Municipal Pool Set to Reopen for Summer Season
- Created: Tuesday, 17 June 2025 10:28
June 17, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Municipal Pool Set to Reopen for Summer Season
BARRINGTON, NS - The Municipality is happy to announce that liability insurance coverage for the municipal pool has been reinstated, following the completion of temporary repairs and the approval of a longer-term repair plan. This important development allows the Municipality to move forward with plans to open the pool for the 2025 summer season.
Municipal staff have already begun the necessary preparations, including cleaning, conducting system checks, and performing other start-up tasks to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all users. At the same time, the Recreation Department is finalizing staffing and program schedules and expects to share further details, including a tentative opening date, by the end of this week.
“We know how important the pool is to our residents, especially during the summer months,” said Warden Shaun Hatfield “We thank the community for its patience as we worked through this process, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back very soon.”
For updates and more information, please visit https://barringtonmunicipality.com/Municipal-Services/municipal-pool.
Bay Side Home Board Vacancies
- Created: Wednesday, 09 April 2025 12:58
Bay Side Home is currently searching for three empathetic, innovative, and community-minded individuals to join its Board of Directors effective immediately. Bay Side Home’s volunteer Board of Directors offer invaluable support and guidance to the Administrator and leadership of the organization to ensure it remains a vital part of the community and delivers exceptional care to our most vulnerable citizens.
Board members at Bay Side Home value dignity and respect. They enjoy working with other like-minded individuals who truly care for their community and want to contribute to positive, innovative change in the long-term care sector. They are actively engaged in a minimum of five meetings per year and participate on various committees and project work that taps into their skills and abilities.
If this opportunity speaks to you, please send your application including cover letter and resume highlighting relevant skills and experience before Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 to the undersigned below.
BAY SIDE HOME CORPORATION
C/O PAULA HATFIELD, ADMINISTRATOR
96 BAYSIDE DR, BARRINGTON, NS B0W 1E0
Accessibility Advisory Committee Vacancies
- Created: Tuesday, 18 March 2025 11:41
The Municipality is looking for community members to fill vacancies on our Accessibility Committee.
This Committee plays a crucial role in advising the municipality on ways to remove barriers and ensure that our community is accessible and inclusive for all residents. We are looking for members with lived experience of disabilities or a strong interest in advocating for accessibility. Members will help guide the updating and implementation of the municipality's Accessibility Plan and provide valuable insights into accessibility needs and solutions.
If you are interested in serving on the Committee, send a cover letter and resume to our Municipal Clerk at
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 11.
For more information, call us at 902-637-2015 or e-mail us at .
Summer Employment Positions
- Created: Thursday, 06 March 2025 09:18
Best Summer Job Ever? Found It!
Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? The Municipality of Barrington is hiring for our summer season! Recreation, tourism, and public works positions are now open.
Spend your summer meeting new people, promoting and working in our amazing community, and gaining valuable experience—all while getting paid!
Apply now! Positions are limited.
Click here for all our Job listings
Make this summer one to remember—join our team!
Municipal Pool Remaining Closed For The Summer
- Created: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 08:46
February 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Municipal pool to remain closed for the summer due to structural concerns
BARRINGTON, NS, - Due to structural issues discovered in a recent assessment, the Municipality has made the difficult decision to keep the municipal pool closed this summer. The assessment revealed significant concerns, including water loss and structural compromise. As a result, the Municipality will conduct further investigation before determining the next steps.
“We understand that the municipal pool is an important part of our community, especially during the summer months,” said Warden Shaun Hatfield. “However, the safety of our residents is our top priority, and we must ensure that we fully understand the extent of these issues before making any further decisions.”
The Municipality is committed to thoroughly assessing the situation and exploring all available options. Further discussions and decisions regarding the future of the current pool or the potential for a new facility will take place in the coming months. Additionally, the Municipality will explore and consider alternative options for swimming programming to help meet the community's needs during this closure.
The Municipality appreciates the patience and understanding of residents as this process unfolds. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to explore alternative recreational activities and facilities available within the Municipality.