Category Archives: Town of Parrsboro

Where does Norm Rafuse stand on key issues? Excerpts from all-candidates’ meeting

Posted on September 6, 2015 by brucewark

As I previously reported, about 25 people showed up on Thursday, August 27 to hear candidates for Parrsboro Town Council answer questions about key issues. Now that Norman Rafuse has won the council seat, it may be worth looking again … Continue reading →

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Town Council candidates ask for your vote

Posted on August 28, 2015 by brucewark

About 25 people showed up last night at The Hall in Parrsboro to hear the candidates competing for the vacant seat on Town Council. The event, organized by the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade, was moderated by lawyer Tom … Continue reading →

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It’s a ‘yes’: Parrsboro will ask to join Cumberland County

Posted on August 26, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Town Council approved a motion tonight to ask for permission to amalgamate with Cumberland County. “This is what I feel is in the best interests of the town right now, I really do,” Councillor David Harrison said before joining … Continue reading →

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Cape Breton professor calls on province to support local communities

Posted on August 21, 2015 by brucewark

A retired political science professor from Cape Breton University says small, rural towns such as Parrsboro need more financial support from the province. But instead of helping smaller municipalities cope with population declines and a shrinking tax base, Jim Guy … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro mayor tells CBC it’s time to join Cumberland County

Posted on August 20, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Mayor Lois Smith says Town Council has decided that it’s time to move forward with joining Cumberland County. “My council and myself decided a couple of months ago that it’s time to look at a different structure for the … Continue reading →

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Municipal expert questions Parrsboro’s rush on amalgamation

Posted on August 19, 2015 by brucewark

Jack Novack, a professor in the local government program at Dalhousie University, is questioning Parrsboro Town Council’s decision to vote almost immediately on whether to seek approval to join Cumberland County. Town Councillors decided yesterday to hold the vote next … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro councillors to vote on application to join Cumberland Co.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Town Council has decided  to vote next week on whether to file an application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) asking for approval to join Cumberland County. The vote will be taken on Wednesday, August 26th, … Continue reading →

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Packed meeting hears benefits of amalgamation, but citizens will not get to vote

Posted on August 14, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Town Councillors say residents won’t get to vote on whether the town seeks to join the Municipality of Cumberland County. “It’s council’s decision to make,” Mayor Lois Smith told an audience of about 150 last night at the Parrsboro … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro Town Council calls public meeting on amalgamation

Posted on August 8, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Mayor Lois Smith says next Thursday’s public meeting on the possibility of amalgamation with Cumberland County will likely be one of several such meetings if citizens appear open to the idea. “We wouldn’t be doing our job as a … Continue reading →

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Four candidates running in Town Council byelection

Posted on August 4, 2015 by brucewark

Three business people and a former health care worker are running for the vacant seat on Parrsboro Town Council. The candidates are hair stylist Betty Atkinson, furniture and appliance dealer Lyle Yorke, Rafes Construction proprietor Norman Rafuse, and Margaret “Maggie” … Continue reading →

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Town Council: Band shelter, lighthouse, by-election and questions about tax survey

Posted on June 23, 2015 by brucewark

The Town of Parrsboro is planning to demolish the band shelter and replace it during this construction season with a slightly larger one that will look much the same as the present structure. At tonight’s Town Council meeting, Chief Administrative … Continue reading →

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