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Councillor’s
Communiqué : October 2006 - Issue # 107
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BURNING SEASON ONCE
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As of October
16th, weather permitting of course, and whether or
not the NS Forest Weather Index (FWI) is at a low to
moderate reading, then Open-Air Burning outside the
Urban No-Burn Zone may once again be allowed. Under
HRM's Open-Air Burning Bylaw O-103, the burning of
brush can be done 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 9:00
PM and all fires must be completely extinguished by
11:00 PM. HRM Fire Permits ( at no charge ) are
still needed but the local fire departments still
has the right to limit the number of municipal
permits issued. This will be determined locally in
order not to overwhelm their response capability.
The NS Minister of Natural Resources still has the
authority to extend the regular legislated Fire
Season ( April 15th to October 15th ) if forest and
weather conditions are considered to be too dry for
safety sake. For the latest information on our FWI
readings, go to:
www.gov.ns.ca/natr/protection/wildfire/fwi/default.htm
and check out the related links to keep yourself
safe from the risks of wildfires. Careless debris
burning has been the cause of many wildfires. If you
must burn debris, do so safely. Please use extreme
caution when burning. Municipal setback requirements
are more stringent than Provincial guidelines for
safe fire separation. Make sure there is little or
no wind that can blow sparks or ash towards
structures or vegetation. Keep fire fighting tools
on hand; (a charged garden hose, shovel, rake,
buckets). Soak ashes well and let sit in a metal
container for at least 24 hours before disposing
them. If you would like more information on how you
can burn safely or reduce the risk of losing your
home to wildfire, check out these 3 web-sites:
www.firewise.org/fw_youcanuse/vrhome/index.htm
www.gov.ns.ca/natr/protection/wildfire/firesmart.htm
www.gov.ns.ca/natr/protection/wildfire/safedebris.html
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MUNICIPAL ARCHIVES
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Back in 2005 HRM
established its Municipal Archives. It is the
official repository for all inactive Municipal
records of enduring administrative, legal, fiscal,
historical, or informational value. Some of its
holdings date back to the 1830's. The facility is
located at 81 Ilsley Avenue in Burnside and it is
now open for the general public to access. These
records are preserved as evidence of the
Municipality's functions, policies, decisions,
operations and citizen interactions. The municipal
record is complemented by the archival records of
individuals, businesses and organizations active in
the municipal sphere. The Archives preserves this
documentary heritage and makes its holdings
accessible and meaningful for today's needs and for
future generations. HRM Municipal Archives is
interested in receiving donations of records created
by individuals, families, businesses or
non-governmental organizations active within the
municipality. The donation must meet the terms of
HRM's Acquisition Policy, and if the records fit the
acquisition mandate of another local repository, we
will refer the donor to them. Donating your records
to an Archives is an important contribution to
preserving our documentary heritage. In addition to
the knowledge that your records will be securely
preserved and made accessible to future generations,
donors may request a receipt for their gift to the
municipality, which they can use for an income tax
deduction. To contact them via E-mail:
archives@halifax.ca or by
Telephone: 490-4643 Fax: 490-6299
or by Mail: P.O. Box 1749 Halifax, NS, B3J 3A5 or
visit the HRM Archives. Its Hours of Operations are:
Tuesdays ( 10 AM - 1 PM ) Wednesdays & Thursdays ( 1
PM - 4 PM ) or at other times by appointment only.
For more information, please go to their Web-site :
www.halifax.ca/archives
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MOBILE HHW DEPOTS |
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HRM has selected a
couple of dates and locations for two Fall Mobile
Household Hazardous Waste ( HHW ) Depot events. The
Depots will be held at Duncan MacMillan High School
at 481 Church Point Rd in Sheet Harbour on October
21st and at Graham Creighton Junior High at 72
Cherry Brook Rd in Westphal on November 18th. The
October 'Naturally Green' newsletter will feature
these two mobile events. The permanent HHW Depot at
50 Chain Lake Drive in Halifax will also be open on
these same dates. So please gather up your old HHW
and drop them off free of charge. Listed here are
household items that do not belong in your regular
garbage. These items should taken to the HHW Depot:
Old Batteries,
Liquid paint, Corrosive
cleaners, Pesticides/herbicides, Gasoline, Fuel oil
& used motor oil, Solvents & thinners,
Pharmaceuticals & old prescription drugs, Aerosol
cans containing hazardous substances, BBQ Tanks and
Small propane cylinders. For more details, call HRM
Call Centre at 490-4000 or visit the HRM Web-site at
www.halifax.ca/wrms/hhw.html
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Sincerely,
Councillor David Hendsbee
H.R.M. DISTRICT 3 COUNCILLOR
PRESTON - LAWRENCETOWN -
CHEZZETCOOK
1 Chamberlain Drive,
Westphal, NS, B2Z 1B1
829-2465 ( Home Office )
483-0705 ( Cell )
490-4050 ( Hfx. City Hall
) 829-3620 ( Fax )
david@hendsbee.ns.ca &
hendsbd@halifax.ca
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