Welcome to the Municipality of Yarmouth
The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, affectionately known as MODY by the locals, is a diverse collection of communities located on the southern tip of Nova Scotia. Diversity can be found in our landscapes. The Municipality of Yarmouth boasts rugged and sandy ocean fronts, working wharves, rolling hills, old growth forests, quaint hamlets, bustling business districts and clean cottage country lakes. Diversity is found in our economy. Fishing, forestry, agriculture, light manufacturing, retail, personal services, professional services, and creative arts are a few of the sectors where vocational opportunities abound. Diversity describes the recreation and leisure offerings. Music, water sports, school and community sporting leagues, dancing, theatre, pottery, photography, wood carving, quilting and so much more are available. Diversity is celebrated in our people. With a global ethnic presence, the Municipality of Yarmouth is increasingly seen as an ideal place to put down roots, seize work/life balance opportunities and contribute to one's community.
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For Immediate Release
Municipality of Argyle Joins the Municipality and Town of Yarmouth as the Mariners Centre’s Newest Owner
Argyle, Nova Scotia, May 12, 2023 — On May 10, 2023, John Cunningham, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, Her Worship Pam Mood, Mayor of the Town of Yarmouth, Danny Muise, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Argyle, Victoria Brooks, CAO of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, Jeff Gushue, CAO of the Town of Yarmouth, and Alain Muise, CAO of the Municipality of the District of Argyle, signed the Mariners Centre Intermunicipal Service Agreement. This forty-year agreement names the Municipality of the District of Argyle as a joint owner of the Mariners Centre, joining both the Town and Municipality of Yarmouth.
"The Municipality of Argyle has been a long time supporter of our regional Mariners Center. Our decision to become a shared owner confirms our long term future commitment to this project and its expansion" said Danny Muise, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Argyle.
By signing this long-term agreement, our community members will benefit as continued stability for sport, recreation, entertainment, and events in the community will be achieved.
“We are so happy to welcome Argyle as a full owner of the Mariners Centre! Argyle has always been a valuable contributor and partner, and with the Mariners Centre Expansion project underway, we can now say that we are building a true Community Hub for the entire region. Exciting times!”, said Chair of the Mariners Centre Board of Directors, Wade Cleveland.
“Council is thrilled for the Municipality of Argyle to become a joint owner of the Mariners Centre alongside the Municipality and Town of Yarmouth. Our community has asked Council for an upgraded pool and recreation facilities, and I look forward to engaging with our municipal partners in providing an inclusive, modern centre for everyone to use and enjoy,” said John Cunningham, Warden of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth.
“This is a big moment, and we are so thankful to have Argyle, who has always been a good partner, officially with us as we work together to bring the best to our people!" said Her Worship Pam Mood, Mayor of the Town of Yarmouth.
Together, the three municipal units look forward to working together in providing our communities with facilities and programming that are inclusive and welcoming to all.
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Media Contacts:
John Cunningham
Warden, Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
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Phone: 902-742-7159
Danny Muise
Warden, Municipality of the District of Argyle
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Phone: (902) 648-2311
Pam Mood
Mayor, Town of Yarmouth
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Phone: (902) 742-2521
For Immediate Release
Updated Low-Income Property Tax Exemption Policy Supports More MODY Property Owners
<March 23, 2023 - Hebron, Nova Scotia>
On February 22, 2023, the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth (MODY)’s Low Income Exemption Policy was amended with the goal of supporting even more property owners. Specifically, eligible low-income property taxpayers are now able to receive a partial tax exemption from MODY, regardless of any federal or provincial property tax rebates received. This allows applicants to benefit from the municipality’s partial tax exemption, as well as any rebates received from other levels of government.
The amendment also outlines that only one application per household may be submitted, and that the household income in 2022 must not exceed $28,728.19 to be eligible. This threshold amount was increased due to a year-over-year rise of more than 7% of the Consumer Price Index in Nova Scotia.
Applications for a tax exemption must be received before May 15th of each year. For more information or to obtain an application form, please view the by-law on our website at www.district.yarmouth.ns.ca or call 902-742-7159.
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Media Contacts:
John Cunningham
Warden
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Victoria Brooks
Chief Administrative Officer
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Marissa Parker
Communications Officer
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For Immediate Release
Municipality of Yarmouth to Start Enforcing Solid Waste By-law in April
<January 19, 2023 - Hebron, Nova Scotia>
With the aim of both reducing the occurrence of illegal dumping and protecting our natural environment, the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth will begin enforcing the reverse onus clauses of their Solid Waste Resource Collection and Disposal By-law S-088-20 on April 1, 2023.
Illegal dumping of waste has become an increasingly common occurrence in the Municipality of Yarmouth, with 68 reports made between April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. Changes need to be made to ensure that this number does not continue to grow.
Beginning April 1, 2023, violators of the by-law run the risk of receiving a Summary Offence Ticket for their actions, which can impose fines of up to $5000. This penalty has been explicitly outlined in the aforementioned by-law since its effective date on August 4, 2020. The Municipality has not enforced this section of the by-law to date, but will start doing so this April.
Regarding methods of implementation, reverse onus will be used as a measure to enforce our Solid Waste By-law. In essence, reverse-onus means that a person whose name or address is found within illegally dumped waste is deemed to be the owner of the material. If the owner fails to provide the name of the person responsible for dumping the waste, the owner is held accountable for the clean-up and any resulting summary offence ticket.
These fines are easily avoided, as the Municipality provides a wide range of safe, easy, and cost-effective disposal options for virtually all types of waste. For more information on the by-law and alternate disposal options, visit our website: Municipality of Yarmouth - Help Stop Illegal Dumping and Littering
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Media Contacts:
John Cunningham
Warden
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Phone: 902-742-7159
Victoria Brooks
Chief Administrative Officer
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902-742-7159
Marissa Parker
Communications Officer
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902-742-7159