Ron Nugent figures his septic tank is just days away from overflowing. Like many others who rely on septic tanks to collect their waste, he is slowly coming to realize no one is coming to help.

The town has been trying to find a suitable site for a long-term care centre to replace Glen Haven Manor, which is municipally owned. But so far, it's had no luck convincing residents that a new seniors' home would be good for their community.

There are still several weeks before classesletout for summer,but some Halifax-area families are already scramblingto find care for their children before and after school starting in September.