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FALL RIVER<\/strong>: A virtual public hearing is scheduled for next Monday to allow the community have input on amendment to a project that many have been following closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On her councillor Facebook page<\/a>, Cathy Deagle Gammon posted a blurb about the upcoming public hearing, scheduled for March 8 at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is being held to discuss an amendment to see one of the approved buildings in the Carr Farm development become a 100-bed long term care home, operated by Northwood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The application for the amendment is by Vision 7 Developments on behalf of the property owner to amend the Land Use By-law for River- lakes to allow a Nursing Home (Long Term Care Facility) use in the RLRC zone applied to Site B (former Carr Farm) on Fall River Road, across from Mason\u2019s store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”34″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”6″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n All oral and written submissions will be considered at that time. This meeting will occur in a virtual setting, as attending in person is not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, written submissions are welcomed and encouraged in advanced of the hearing itself. These submissions are distributed to all Councillors and considered at the time of their decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Written submissions may be forwarded to the Municipal Clerk by e-mail<\/a>, by fax, 902-490-4208; or by mail, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3A5. Written submissions must be received by the Municipal Clerk\u2019s office as early as possible and not later than 3:00 p.m. on March 8, 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”31″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”95″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please allow sufficient time for delivery given slower than typical mail delivery times during the COVID-19 Pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Individuals seeking to speak at the hearing should\u00a0contact the Municipal Clerk\u2019s office no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2021 to be added to the speakers list to speak by telephone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All residents who have any desire to speak at the meeting are encouraged to have their name added to the list. Individuals who do not want to speak at a later time may ask to have their name removed from the speakers list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”6″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be placed on the speakers list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Send a fax to the clerk at 902.490.4208.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In your message, please include the meeting body (North West Community Council<\/a>.)\u00a0, the planning Case number (Case 23086 – Site B – Fall River Road, Fall River) or civic address, in addition to your name, community of residence, email address, and telephone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n