Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

81 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 TOWN OF YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOT I A Although the town’s water and stormwater management plan doesn’t comply with current federal standards, the 35-year-old system was so ahead of it’s time they’ve been given until 2040 to upgrade. The system is so strong that it’s providing services to the surrounding area and also saved a lake in the community. What was once unusable in the ‘80s is now a thriving recreation focal point for residents and tourists. In the near future, Mayor Mood would love to see every storefront in the downtown filled, housing at different economic levels for all people, and the creation of a waterfront development plan. Smith wants a larger variety of businesses downtown with more mixed-use operations, and is thrilled to see the ferry back up and running, which will bring more people to the town. As for Gushue, he is hoping to grow the town into surrounding areas to help each municipality benefit from partnerships, and even amalgamation. In the short term, he says, “I’m looking forward to the post-pandemic world. The ferry, thankfully has resumed and we are hopeful and optimistic that we’ll benefit from a post COVID-19 travel boom, and that we’ll be able to open our doors to the rest of the world once again.”