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The Coastal Planning Support Program provides funding for municipalities to hire consultants to support coastal land use planning initiatives.
Consultants may assist municipalities with:
- Navigating and interpreting coastal and climate data to guide safe development and setbacks from the coast
- Facilitating collaboration, information sharing, and resource connections
- Offering decision-making support on risk management
- Supporting public meetings and engagement
- Developing communication materials
- Addressing public concerns and building community support
- Supporting coordinated implementation across municipalities
Funding
Each municipality is eligible for $20,000 in basic funding. Additional funds are available for municipalities collaborating on joint projects.
Applications
Information Sessions
Join us at an information session near you:
• Mon, Nov 24 | 2:30–4:30 PM – Yarmouth, Mariners on Main, Yellow Room
• Tue, Nov 25 | 1:00–3:00 PM – Truro, Best Western, Salon A
• Wed, Nov 26 | 9:00–11:00 AM – Port Hawkesbury, Civic Centre, Arts, and Crafts Room
• Thu, Nov 27 | 9:30–11:30 AM – Kentville, Recreation Centre, Lower Rec Meeting Space
• Thu, Nov 27 | 2:30–4:30 PM – Bridgewater, Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, Multi-Purpose Room
Contact: Gordon Smith
Coastal Land Use Planning Coordinator
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
coastal@nsfm.ca | (902) 333-7134
Funding of $1 million for the Coastal Planning Support Program is provided by the Government of Nova Scotia under The Future of Nova Scotia’s Coastline: A plan to protect people, homes and nature from climate change and administered by the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC).
Other Links: Coastal Climate Change; CLIMAtlantic
Financials and Minutes
pdf AGM Fall 2025 Meeting Agenda (Members)(129 KB)
pdf By law Changes by Group(215 KB)
pdf Fall AGM Meeting Minutes(207 KB)
pdf Financial Statements March 31, 2025(288 KB)
pdf Financial Statements December 31, 2024(299 KB)
NSFM Program Reports
pdf NSFM 2025 Employee Benefits Program Report(569 KB)
pdf NSFM Insurance Consortium Report 2025(131 KB)
pdf Home and Auto Insurance Program Brokerlink Report 2025(1005 KB)
Other Documents
Conference Details at a Glance
The full program and registration will be available when the conference website launches in early September. In the meantime, here are some key dates to help with planning:
- Tuesday, November 4: Optional site tour & pre-conference session (2:00–4:00 p.m.)*; Meet & Greet Reception (7:00 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 5: Conference officially opens at 8:30 a.m. - sessions all day - reception that evening
- Thursday, November 6: Sessions all day - banquet that evening
- Friday, November 7: Conference concludes at noon
*Additional fee applies for the site tour and pre-conference session.
Host Conference Hotel – The Westin Nova Scotian
A block of rooms is available at the Westin. Accommodations are in high demand, and the room block will fill quickly. The block will be held until October 3, 2025.
Rates: $179 – $189 ++ per night
Book your room online here
Or call 1-866-761-3513 and request the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference rate.
Optional Hotels (Government Rates Offered – No Room Block)
- Single: $159 ++ | Double: $169 ++
- Call 1-800-565-1263 and request the government rate.
- A valid municipal government ID will be required at check-in.
- Single: $189 ++ | Double: $199 ++
- Call 1-800-565-1567 and request the government rate.
- A valid municipal government ID will be required at check-in.
Additional Options
If these hotels are full, there are many other accommodations available in Halifax.
Click here for an easy reference list of hotels.
(Please note: NSFM does not have room blocks at these hotels.)
Interested in sponsorship or exhibiting? Please contact:
Judy Webber, Director of Events and Member Development jwebber@nsfm.ca
Presenting Sponsor
Valley Region
The representatives on the Board of Directors for this region are:
Councillor Christina Sappington: councillor.sappington@countyofkings.ca
Councillor Adele MacDonald: amacdonald@annapolisroyal.com
County of Annapolis
Warden: Diane LeBlanc
Website: https://www.annapoliscounty.ca/
Town of Annapolis Royal
Mayor: Amery Boyer
Website: https://annapolisroyal.com/
Town of Berwick
Mayor: Mike Trinacty
Website: https://www.berwick.ca/
Town of Kentville
Mayor: Andrew Zebian
Website: http://www.kentville.ca/
Municipality of the County of Kings
Mayor: Dave Corkum
Website: https://www.countyofkings.ca/
Town of Middleton
Mayor: Gail Smith
Website: http://www.discovermiddleton.ca
West Hants Regional Municipality
Mayor: Abraham Zebian
Website: https://www.westhants.ca/
Town of Wolfville
Mayor: Jodi Mackay
Website: https://www.wolfville.ca/
Southwestern Shore Region
The representatives on the Board of Directors for this region are:
Councillor Belle Hatfield: belle.hatfield@townofyarmouth.ca
Councillor Phil Mooney: phil@munyarmouth.ca
Municipality of Argyle
Warden: Nicole Albright
Website: https://www.munargyle.com/
Municipality of Barrington
Warden: Eddie Nickerson
Website: https://www.barringtonmunicipality.com/
Municipality of the District of Clare
Warden: Yvon LeBlanc
Website: https://www.clarenovascotia.com/
Town of Clark's Harbour
Mayor: Clay Kenny
Website: http://www.clarksharbour.com/
Municipality of Digby
Warden: Linda Gregory
Website: https://www.digbymun.ca
Town of Digby
Mayor: Mike Bartlett
Website: https://www.digby.ca/
Town of Lockeport
Mayor: Derek Amalfa
Website: http://www.lockeport.ns.ca/
Municipality of Shelburne
Warden: Penny Smith
Website: https://www.municipalityofshelburne.ca/
Town of Shelburne
Mayor: Stanely Jacklin
Website: https://shelburnens.ca/
Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
Warden: John Cunningham
Website: https://www.munyarmouth.ca/
Town of Yarmouth
Mayor: Pam Mood
Website: https://townofyarmouth.ca/
