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Monthly Archives: April 2019
Work continues on $2 million Sackville flood control project in spite of delays
It’s taking longer than expected to dispose of about 9,000 tonnes of contaminated soil that was discovered during the digging of a 40,000 cubic metre flood retention pond near Lorne Street in downtown Sackville. Town manager Jamie Burke says the … Continue reading
Councillor O’Neil says Sackville’s new town hall shows commitment to fighting climate change
To some, Sackville’s $13 million town hall is a symbol of the town’s vibrant culture and its relative prosperity; to others it stands for waste and extravagance, a costly Taj Mahal. But during last week’s council meeting, Councillor Joyce O’Neil … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville
Tagged Keith Carter, LEED certification, Sackville Town Hall
5 Comments
Councillor Black apologizes for ‘dire views’ but stands by his pessimism about climate change
Sackville Town Councillor Andrew Black apologized for his “dire views” about the future of the planet during last Monday’s council meeting. At the same time however, Black said he stands by comments he made during an earlier council meeting on … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville
Tagged Black's letter, climate change, Hanna Longard
15 Comments
Sackville councillors approve recreation master plan, but reject including TransCanada pedway
In a 6-2 vote, Sackville Town Council approved a five-year recreation master plan at its meeting last Monday after rejecting an appeal to include a reference to a pedestrian walkway over the TransCanada highway. Christina DeHaas asked councillors to amend … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Christina DeHaas, recreation master plan, TransCanada pedway
12 Comments
Sackville Town Council stops short of declaring climate emergency
A group of local citizens expressed disappointment Monday night after Sackville Town Council stopped short of declaring a climate emergency. Instead, council passed a unanimous resolution acknowledging that “the world faces a climate crisis.” Among other things, the resolution also … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville
Tagged Climate crisis, Laura Reinsborough, Quinn MacAskill
7 Comments
Lorne St. flood control project hits $400k snag with discovery of contaminated soil
An estimated 9,000 tonnes of soil contaminated with petroleum and aromatic hydrocarbons as well as heavy metals have been discovered on the site that is being excavated for a flood control retention pond south of St. James Street. It could … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, CN Rail, Contaminated soil
7 Comments
Consultants recommend mayor’s roundtable to co-ordinate Sackville business strategy
Sackville Town Council has received a consultants’ report that contains a wide range of recommendations for attracting and retaining businesses including everything from setting up a “green” industrial park at the Walker Road TransCanada highway exit to establishing a high-powered … Continue reading
Council to be asked to approve Sackville’s new recreation plan
At its meeting next week, Sackville Town Council is expected to be asked to approve a new, five-year master plan that would set priorities for recreation within town limits. The 47-page plan outlines a detailed approach to planning for recreation facilities … Continue reading
Sackville town council grapples with climate change in emotional session
Sackville Town Council spent 40 minutes on Monday at its first April meeting hearing about and discussing what can be done to avoid the worst effects of climate change. The meeting brought forth warnings and pessimism, but also practical suggestions … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, New Brunswick politics, Town of Sackville
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