Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself.  

I’m Jane Morrell, a proud mother of two and a Bridgewater resident since 2012. We landed in rural NS in 2007 from the west. By 2008 I was the single parent of two toddlers.  In those early years, I found community by volunteering at both New Germany’s Teen Place and the South Shore Public Library in downtown Bridgewater.

Planning committee involvement for the Growing Green Festival was my first opportunity to collaborate with staff at the Town Office. Later, I joined the public consultation for the Bridgewater Downtown and Waterfront Master Plan (2013) that birthed Pijinuiskaq Park. 

As a citizen, I’ve delivered presentations to councils across Nova Scotia as a voice for ocean protection.  Most recently, I challenged TOB Council at the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, appealing the approval of the seven storey development project for the old tavern on King Street. 

Professionally, I’m an office administrator; a career that spans the financial, recreation and electoral politics sectors.  Personally, I’m an advocate for my child with significant special needs. 

These roles have given me a suite of skills that enable me to build bridges between people and services. Most recently, my passion is teaching the meditation practice I’ve studied for 27 years.  I was keen to start working at a young age: my first job at 13 was in the family business.  

Thank you for your interest.  Please feel free to contact me.  I’m interested to hear your story.