"The Town is now gathering banking information from those utility customers who wish to pay their water and electric bills using preauthorized payments. If you wish to have your bills paid in this manner, email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your banking information, or drop off a void cheque at Town Hall, and identify which accounts you wish to include in this payment option.

The Town is also considering monthly budget payment plans for taxes and utilities. This option will only be offered on a preauthorized payment basis only. You may contact us if that is of interest to you."

Are you interested in news, programs or events going on around the Town of Antigonish? Visit and Like our Recreation Department's Facebook Page to keep up on current events.  Feel free to send us a message with any suggestions or questions.

The Town, at its September meeting of Council, approved a Policy concerning the establishment of a System of Fire Inspections. It is intended that this policy will fulfill the Town's obligations concerning inspection as required under the Provincial Fire Safety Act and Regulations. The Policy in it's entirety may be found pdf here(1.06 MB) pdf . pdf

Utility and Review Board (UARB) decison on the Town of Antigonish Water Utility- Complaint Regarding Dispute with the County of Antigonish- Fire Protection Charges. pdf Click here for more details(558 KB) pdf .

If you are a business looking to start up in the Town of Antigonish, BizPal will give you all the Federal, Provincial and Municipal permits required to start your business.

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By developing a Heritage Preservation and Promotion Strategy for the Town of Antigonish, the goal is to continue to promote the retention and enhancement of heritage buildings in order to preserve the town’s unique culture and heritage. The three main objectives of this plan are to: promote awareness of built heritage, re-initiate the town’s registry of heritage properties, and devise a long-term strategy to continue heritage awareness and promotion. If you would like more information, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..