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Committee of the Whole, October 6: e-scooter by-law and micromobility policy on the agenda

Town of Antigonish Committee of the Whole meeting, October 6, 2026, from the draft agenda.

Update By The Antigonish Reel Sun, Oct. 4 Updated Wed, Oct. 7

When and where: October 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in Town Council Chambers. [p. 1]

On the agenda

Disability employment month: the consent agenda includes a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month [p. 1] and an illumination request for the month, listed as information only. [p. 1]
Micromobility policy: an E-Scooter, E-Bike, and Shared Micromobility Operating Policy is listed under new business. [p. 1]
E-scooter by-law: an E-Scooter By-Law is listed under new business. [p. 1]
Capital infrastructure: the agenda includes a Capital Infrastructure Update. [p. 1]
Dr. JJ Carroll grants: a memorandum on the Dr. JJ Carroll Grant Recipients 2026. [p. 1]
Recreation Committee seat: a memorandum on one council vacancy on the Recreation Committee. [p. 1]
Naomi Society letter: correspondence from the Naomi Society requesting a letter of support. [p. 1]
Also listed: conflict of interest [p. 1], business arising from the minutes [p. 1], and councillor and committee reports. [p. 1]
In camera: personnel matters; the acquisition, sale, lease and security of municipal property; contract negotiations; and legal advice eligible for solicitor-client privilege. [p. 1]

E-scooter rules: the agenda lists both an E-Scooter, E-Bike, and Shared Micromobility Operating Policy and an E-Scooter By-Law under new business. [p. 1]
Disability employment proclamation: a proclamation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is on the consent agenda. [p. 1]
Naomi Society request: the committee has correspondence from the Naomi Society asking for a letter of support. [p. 1]

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