Grading is underway in the Hamlet. Please drive with caution.
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Kids Halloween Party
It's that time of year again, we will be hosting a kids party before the adult party Saturday the 26th.
Let me know if you're going to attend as well, we will be giving out candy bags on the 31st as usual.
Just let us know who's coming so we have enough for the kids party as well as Halloween Night!
We hope to see you. Please contact Michelle Carey-Wile for event details.
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Friday, August 23rd, 2024
Highway 14 Update
Update from Melissa Sheehy - Richard, Hants West MLA
Chester Road - Hemlock Hill Update
On-site work is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, August 26th. Traffic control personnel will be preset at this time to allow one-lane alternating traffic similar to the temporary signal lights, that are in-place now.
A closure of the road is not anticipated to be required initially. However, as the work progresses, periodic short-term closures will be required to safely complete the work. Further updates will be provided as required.
CHPOA Board
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Monday, August 12th, 2024
2024 Annual General Meeting Announcement
Date: Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Location:South West Hants Fire Hall
The agenda includes one item subject to a vote. Landowners must be in attendance to vote as proxies do not apply for this type of vote.
We look forward to seeing you.
CHPOA Board
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
Lake Water Test
Great news! The latest water test for Middle Lake showed an E. coli count of ZERO. That’s the first time since we started testing in 2016.
The E. coli count at Armstrong Lake Park is 2 /100ml. Excellent numbers and certainly very safe for swimming. Enjoy the long weekend.
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Bear Lake Wind Farm - Q&A Video
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Wildfire And Burn Ban Notice
IMPORTANT! Wildfire risk season starts at 8 AM tomorrow (March 15th):
Beginning at the above listed time tomorrow, burning will NOT be permitted between the hours of 8 AM and 2 PM DAILY, until October 15th, 2024.
'During wildfire risk season (March 15th to October 15th), no domestic brush burning or campfires are allowed between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, except industrial permits.
During wildfire risk season, burn restrictions are updated daily at 2:00 PM (you also need to follow municipal by-laws for your area)', says DNRR.
Burning restrictions can be viewed at https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/, or are available by calling: 1 (855) 564-2876.
Burn restrictions are valid 2 PM the day of, leading up to 8 AM the following day.
Outside fires return to NOT being permitted between 8 AM and 2 PM daily, and then restrictions are reassessed and posted. There will be three types of restrictions DAILY:
GREEN: Burning is permitted after 2 PM (that day), until 8 AM (the following day).
YELLOW: Burning is permitted after 7 PM, until 8 AM (the following day).
RED: Burning is not permitted.
A fire during the non-permitted burn times is considered an 'illegal burn'. To report a wildfire or violations of the fire restrictions, call 1-800-565-2224 or 911.
EXTRA NOTES (info from DNRR):
The daily fire restrictions do not apply to CSA approved appliances when they are used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Examples are barbecues, fire bowls, stoves and patio heaters that use propane, natural gas or other gas meant for these devices. Charcoal barbecues can only be used with briquettes.
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Emergency Preparedness
Tip: Important Documents
Many disasters have the potential to destroy all of your belongings, including all of your vital documents & records.
Keep Important Documents Ready To Grab & Go:
• List Of Important Numbers
• Home Insurance Papers
• Vehicles Titles, Leases, Loan Documents
• Passport
• Social Insurance Cards
• Birth Certificates
• List Of Medications - Doctors Phones Numbers
• Home Inventory List
Tip: What's In Your Emergency Go Bag?
Your Emergency Kid at home will help you sustain you and your family for up to 72 hours or more, but what if you have to quickly evacuate? (perhaps in under 30 minutes?)
Each member of your family should have an 'Emergency Go-Bag' prepared:
• Food & Water
• Medications
• Radio
• Torch & Batteries
• Appropriate Clothing
• Pet Supplies
• Mobile & Charger(s)
• Whistle
• Duct Tape
• First Aid Kit
• Cash
• Copies Of Important Documents:
• Identification
• Insurance Papers
• Home Inventory
• family Emergency Plan
'Harmony In The Hamlet'
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022
The CHPOA Board would like the assistance of all Chalet Hamlet Property Owners to provide and share awareness with your family, friends and all guests visiting our properties.
Whenever you have someone using your property, please give them a copy of the attached list of useful information. Thanks.