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Monthly Archives: December 2016
Private gain, public pain: trouble in New Brunswick Crown forests
“We’re being screwed here,” Charles Thériault says from the big pink chair in his straw bale house at Kedgwick River, northeastern New Brunswick. “We’re letting it happen, our governments are letting it happen,” he adds. “We have no control over our … Continue reading
Sackville water rates to rise in new town budget
Sackville Town Council approved a budget last night that will impose substantial increases in water and sewer rates over the next five years. The largest single group of water users will see their bills increase by $36.40 every year until … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged budget highlights, John Higham, Michael Beal, town budget, water and sewer rates
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Sackville council postpones action on Energy East pipeline for at least two months
Sackville Councillor Bill Evans has agreed to postpone discussion and a possible vote on his motion calling on the federal government to “protect the health and safety of our communities by denying approval for the Energy East pipeline.” During tonight’s … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Allison Butcher, Bill Evans, Bruce Phinney, Energy East pipeline, Joyce O'Neil, No Energy East, Sackville
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Sackville town councillors may not vote tonight on Energy East pipeline after all
Several Mount Allison students say they’re disappointed that Sackville town council may not vote tonight to oppose the $15.7 billion Energy East pipeline. Councillor Bill Evans circulated a draft motion earlier this month calling on the federal government to “protect the … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Bill Evans, Energy East pipeline, Joyce O'Neil, Will Balser
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Consultants recommend annual survey as part of Sackville’s new strategic plan
The final draft of Sackville’s five-year strategic plan calls on the town to conduct an annual survey of residents to measure their satisfaction with services and taxes and to identify things that need improvement. Town Council heard the recommendation at … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Eric Riordon, John Higham, Strategic Plan, The Sharp Group
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Sackville Town Council to vote on Energy East pipeline
A group of students at Mount Allison University say they’re hopeful Sackville Town councillors will formally oppose construction of the Energy East pipeline at their next meeting on Monday, December 12th. The students, who are enrolled in an environmental activism … Continue reading
