Monthly Archives: June 2024

One more step needed to complete Sackville’s $13.8 million flood control project says town engineer

Posted on June 27, 2024 by brucewark

Intake pipes [left] running under the dyke beside Sackville’s main sewage lagoons and the two aboiteau gates [right] that feed into the Tantramar River at low tide Tantramar Town Engineer Jon Eppell says the $3.2 million, provincially funded aboiteau designed … Continue reading →

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Tantramar residents voice concerns about policing during community meetings

Posted on June 22, 2024 by brucewark

Concerns about policing, especially the enforcement of traffic laws, were a consistent theme over the last month as Tantramar officials held community meetings in each of the municipality’s five wards. “We know what you want is to see more of … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Westcock residents ask for Tantramar’s help in fight against new quarry

Posted on June 20, 2024 by brucewark

Officials from the Town of Tantramar got an earful Wednesday night at St. Ann’s Church Hall in Westcock from angry and frustrated residents whose homes, wells and septic systems have been damaged by decades of quarry blasting. “When we became … Continue reading →

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Tantramar Town Council says no to signing another pledge of confidentiality

Posted on June 14, 2024 by brucewark

In a split 5 to 4 vote, Tantramar Council rejected a town policy on Tuesday that would have required all members of council to sign a pledge of confidentiality in addition to one they’ve already signed as part of their … Continue reading →

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Tantramar Council rejects new begging bylaw, but decides to keep the old ones — at least for now

Posted on June 12, 2024 by brucewark

In a 5 to 4 vote, Tantramar Town Council rejected a new bylaw Tuesday night that would ban begging and loitering in public places. But then, in a surprising turn, council voted unanimously to keep current anti-begging  and loitering bylaws … Continue reading →

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