Trenton, Nova Scotia

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leader_name = Trenton Town Council
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leader_name1 = Shannon MacInnis
established_title = Founded
established_date = 1786
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established_date1 = April 26, 1911
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population_as_of = 2006
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postal_code = B0K 1X0
area_code = 902
website = http://www.town.trenton.ns.ca
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Trenton is a town located in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. As of 2001, the population is 2,798.

Adjacent and to the north of the larger town of New Glasgow, Trenton is the industrial centre of the area and is home to a Nova Scotia Power generating station. It was also home to TrentonWorks Ltd., a large railway car manufacturing company, which closed in 2007. [ [http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/568928.html Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca ] ]

The Trenton Forge, located on the TrentonWorks property dates to the 1870s and is one of the largest forges in the world. The town is the birthplace of the steel industry in Canada. At one time, Trenton also hosted a glass works and paint plant.

Economy

The town's economy is tied to heavy industry and its residents are largely employed at TrentonWorks Ltd., the Trenton Generating Station of Nova Scotia Power, Michelin, or Neenah Paper. TrentonWorks closed its doors on April 5, 2007 leaving 1300 people unemployed.

The town has been facing significant economic turmoil in recent decades as the local economy transitions from industrial to post-industrial. Rural depopulation in Canada has affected Pictou County and Trenton has witnessed the loss of numerous institutions and businesses over the years. These include: 5 schools, a movie theatre, doctors' offices, many businesses, and several industries. The town has very few local services, relying on the growing commercial district in neighbouring New Glasgow; it has recently seen its last bank branch and gas station close.

In 2004, Trenton lost its only high school during a round of school consolidations and there are currently discussions into closing the only remaining middle school as well. fact|date=July 2008

With the town's residential and commercial tax base in decline, finances are strained for maintaining existing services.

References

External links

* [http://town.trenton.ns.ca Town of Trenton]