Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia

 Parking Ticket Changes

As of Thursday, October 1, 2009 the Town of Wolfville has implemented new Parking-Infraction Ticket guidelines as outlined in the “Summary Offence Ticket Regulations” for the Province of Nova Scotia. 

New Kings Transit Transfer Location - Town Centre

Please be advised that Kings Transit has moved its bus transfer location from the corner of Highland Avenue and Main Street to Town Centre.  This change was made to improve traffic flow from Highland Avenue and along Main St. while transfers are being completed.  In addition, this change will provide a more comfortable and sheltered transfer location for bus passengers. Please note that as in the past, areas designated as bus stops are not to be used for public parking.

Town Centre - Project drawings

Draft Strategic Plan

At a Special Council meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the public offered Council constructive input regarding the draft strategic plan.  The feedback received through written submissions and the special meeting will be integrated into Council’s working sessions as the plan moves forward.

Due to concern from residents that the allotted time period to respond to the plan was not sufficient Town Council has made the following decisions:

New Four Way Stop

The Town of Wolfville wishes to advise residents of the installation of a new four way stop at the intersection of Main Street, Gaspereau Avenue, and Harbourside Drive.  The four way stop is on a trial basis and will be reviewed after a four to six month period.  This stop will be in effect on Friday, May 22, 2009.  

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EnerGuide for New Houses Program now mandatory in Wolfville

On September 23, 2008, Council approved a new Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law. These new planning regulations will require all new houses built in Wolfville to participate in the EnerGuide for New Houses Program that is administered by the Nova Scotia Home Builders Association.

Transportation Plan Initiative

The recently adopted Municipal Planning Strategy has recommended that Council prepare a comprehensive transportation plan for the Town.  Council is now reviewing a process for preparing such a plan which would provide for significant public engagement in the process of preparing the plan. A community wide study circles program is being considered.  This form of public engagement has been used successfully in many parts of the world to resolve difficult and complicated community issues.  In summary it involves the creation of many small groups of 8 to 12  people of varied interests and backgrounds (a study circle) who will work together over a period of time ( several months to a year) to learn about, discuss and make recommendations for resolution of an issue.

Council will be considering discussion documents on this process in upcoming meetings. 

 Transportation Plan Terms Of Reference (100.01 kB)

 Community Wide Study Circles Primer (22.01 kB)

New Option for Paying Bills

Pre Authorized Payment Option
The Town of Wolfville is now offering the Pre Authorized Payment option to our customers. 

If you would like to sign up please drop in to the Town Office with one of your cheques with VOID marked across it.  Or just give us a call with your bank information.