At least one local municipality is giving a thumbs up to the province for creating a stand-alone department for municipal affairs. The mayor for the town of Bridgewater called it wonderful news. The Nova Scotia government is making the adjustment to provide better service to residents. The change is expected to allow government to provide better tools and guidance to create strong communities. David Walker agrees.Walker says he's glad to see the province take action and make the switch. The new department is scheduled to be in place April 1.
