Tender
Seaside Tourist Rest Stop Boardwalk
Municipality of Barrington

The Municipality of Barrington invites tenders for the construction of a boardwalk along the waterfront located behind the Lower Causeway Plaza, Barrington Passage, Nova Scotia.

Detailed project specifications and plans may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office located at 2447 Highway No. 3, Barrington, N.S., (902) 637-2015.

Sealed tenders, clearly marked “Seaside Tourist Rest Stop Boardwalk” must be received at the Municipal Office not later than 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016. Tenders will NOT be accepted by email or fax.

Tenders will be opened publicly by Municipal Staff on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 2:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, in the Administrative Centre, 2447 Highway No. 3, Barrington, N.S., for review and recommendation to Council.

The successful tenderer will be required to provide adequate insurance coverage with the Municipality named as “Additional Insured” and a copy of a Letter of Good Standing with the Workers Compensation Board.

The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, not necessarily accept the low tender, to accept any tender which it may consider to be in its best interest, or to waive formality, informality or technicality of any tender.

Work must be completed on or before May 20, 2016.

March 1, 2016

Cameron Whiteway - Property Services Manager
Barrington, N.S. 
P.O. Box 100
Barrington, N.S.
B0W 1E0
PH: (902) 635-0181

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NEWS RELEASE

Municipality of the District of Barrington
P.O. Box 100
Barrington, N.S.
B0W 1E0

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Warden Eddie Nickerson
Telephone: 635-1682 cell

February 25, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Municipality of the District of Barrington is pleased to announce the hiring of their Chief Administrative Officer, Rob Frost.

Frost comes to the Municipality from the Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs where he was one of three provincial Municipal Advisors, providing support and guidance to municipalities across the province. Prior to his position with the Province Frost was the Chief Administrative Officer with the Town of Hantsport.

“I am excited to be coming to Barrington. I have heard great things about the staff, council and the community as a whole. Barrington has a great base for growth, and I am pleased to work with council to help explore future opportunities.” says Frost.

The Prince Edward Island native, who along with his municipal government experience, has also worked in economic development with the Hants Regional Development Authority. Aside from his work experience Rob has been an active volunteer in his community leading high profile fundraising initiatives, chairing provincial conferences, and coaching.

Warden Nickerson states, “We are looking forward to having Rob join the Municipality, and assume the role of CAO. His experience will be crucial as we work towards implementing the CAO system.”

Mr. Frost will be starting with the Municipality on March 14th.

Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena Update

At the Council Meeting held January 25, 2016, Council made the motion to purchase a new scoreboard for the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena. The new scoreboard has been ordered, but due to shipping timelines, it will not arrive in time to be installed before the end of season. Council wishes to inform the public that the new scoreboard will be installed and fully operating for the 2016/17 season.

The new audio system for the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena will be installed and operating within the next two weeks. Council hopes that these improvements will make the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena a more enjoyable experience for both our residents and visitors who use this important facility.

NOTICE

MUNICIPALITY OF BARRINGTON
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES

The Municipality of Barrington is accepting expressions of interest from individuals from the Municipality wishing to serve on the Planning Advisory Committee.

The Committee advises and assists the Municipal Council in the preparation, amendments or revisions, of the Municipal Planning Strategy, Land Use By-Law, Subdivision By-Law, and on planning matters.

The Committee also acts as the Heritage Advisory Committee for the Municipality.

Appointments will be for a term to expire March 31, 2018. Meetings are scheduled as necessary.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office. Expressions of interest must be received by the undersigned not later than Monday, February 22, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.

February 5, 2016

Barrington, N.S.

Lesa Rossetti
Acting Municipal Clerk
P.O. Box 100
Barrington, N.S.
BOW 1EO
Phone: 902-637-2015

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