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Category Archives: Town of Sackville
Tantramar council hears requests for more climate change money & $80K for Sackville wilderness park
Retired wildlife biologist Richard Elliot literally wore two hats on September 19 when he asked Tantramar Town Council to allocate more money for climate change projects and for creating a park in Sackville’s old Pickard Quarry. Appearing first as chair … Continue reading
Tears, laughter & remembrance as last veterans’ banners unveiled at Sackville’s civic centre
Garth Zwicker struggled to hold back tears as he prepared to unveil the last 10 banners honouring wartime service at the Tantramar Memorial Veterans Civic Centre on Saturday. “How often I hear the words love, respect, remember, honour, proud, I … Continue reading
Tantramar councillor seeking release of secret fire dept. report
Tantramar Councillor Bruce Phinney says he’s hoping his council colleagues will support the release of a consultant’s report on persistent problems within the Sackville Fire Department that led to the resignations of about 17 volunteer firefighters over a four to … Continue reading
Takin’ care of business during summer of flood & fire
During a summer of steady news about lives and homes lost in torrential rains, flash floods and devastating wildfires, Tantramar Town Council has approved a $1.2 million tax break for a six-storey apartment building in Sackville’s flood-risk zone while moving … Continue reading
Phinney votes no as Tantramar council approves $200K to fix flood control glitch
Tantramar Councillor Bruce Phinney says he’d like to know who’s responsible for an an apparent error that will cost municipal taxpayers an extra $206,050. “I have to be honest right up front, I’m very upset about this,” Phinney said during … Continue reading
Sackville flood control project hits $200K snag
Tantramar Town Council will be asked to approve allocating an extra $206,050 next week to replace wetlands that will be lost or disturbed in completing the final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project. The money would likely come … Continue reading
What if they held a public hearing & nobody came?
Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black seemed uncertain about how to proceed Tuesday when no one showed up for a public hearing on the once highly contentious issue of allowing more drive-thru restaurants near Sackville’s two highway exits. Town Planner Lori Bickford … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged drive-thrus, highway commercial zone
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Lafford in line for $1.1 million tax break on new Sackville bldg.
At its next meeting on August 8th, Tantramar Town Council will be asked to approve a 50% reduction in property taxes on the six storey, 71-unit apartment building that JN Lafford Realty is planning to build at 131 Main Street. … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged economic development incentive program
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Final approval for controversial Lafford bldg. in Sackville now seems certain
Tantramar Town Council has voted 8-1 to give Sackville developer John Lafford the rezoning he needs for a six-storey, 71-unit apartment building at 131 Main Street. The zoning changes to allow a large, multi-unit building that is 19.8 metres (65 … Continue reading
Black peaty stuff hinders flood control work, but Lorne St. project still on track says town engineer
Town Engineer Jon Eppell says construction crews working on the third and final phase of the Lorne Street flood control project are dealing with the unexpected discovery of black, peat-like material between Crescent Street and the dyke that holds back … Continue reading
Mayor wrong to limit debate on proposed Lafford building, former councillors say
Three former Sackville councillors, with expertise in environmental issues, municipal planning and local government say Mayor Andrew Black was wrong to suggest to members of the public that some of their concerns were irrelevant as they commented on the proposed … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged 131 Main St., rezoning application
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