Category Archives: Town of Sackville

Sackville resident appeals to town council for help in preventing tragedy on Pond Shore Rd.

Posted on January 14, 2020 by

A retired teacher warned Sackville Town Council last night that people’s lives are in danger because of excessive speeding on Pond Shore Road near Silver Lake. “We fear that it’s going to be a tragic accident that occurs if something … Continue reading →

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John Higham won’t seek re-election after one term as Sackville’s mayor

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

John Higham has announced he will not seek re-election as the mayor of Sackville. “I had made a commitment that I would do one term as mayor and I’m going to keep that commitment,” Higham said during a brief speech … Continue reading →

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Sackville mayor denies calling anyone a liar during heated exchange at town council

Posted on December 13, 2019 by

It was a dramatic moment at Monday’s town council meeting when Sackville resident Merlin Estabrooks confronted Mayor John Higham during the public question period. “I’d like to know why you called me a liar,” Estabrooks asked. “You said that I … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors vote 5-2 to approve the 2020 town budget while rejecting higher pay for themselves

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Sackville Town Council passed its 2020 budget Monday night after two councillors failed in their attempt to eliminate $144,000 allocated for certain capital projects and spend that money on “recreational infrastructure” instead. Councillors Shawn Mesheau and Bruce Phinney moved and … Continue reading →

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Mt. A. news: Faculty strike moves a step closer; university seeks to tap into town’s expertise on water

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Contract negotiations between Mount Allison University and its 196 full and part-time professors and librarians reached an impasse on November 27th as three months of conciliation talks ended. The conciliation officer has now made a report to the provincial minister … Continue reading →

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Sackville climate strike targets consumerism, big stores and Canada’s new environment minister

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

About 55 members of the Sackville Youth Climate Change Coalition gathered at Mount Allison University today before marching down Main Street to Sackville’s main post office where they mailed a letter to the federal minister of the environment as well … Continue reading →

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Sackville Town Council gets advice on making proposed dog park, trails, public art, etc. more climate-friendly

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

For the first time, Sackville Town Council is getting advice from an outside group on how to ensure that next year’s capital projects help lessen the negative effects of climate change. A working group of professionals and academics on the … Continue reading →

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