Category Archives: Town of Sackville

Sackville developer calls for speedy decision on apt. bldg. after residents voice objections & support during public hearing

Posted on June 28, 2023 by brucewark

“We need housing,” developer John Lafford declared as he addressed Tantramar Town Council Tuesday about his company’s plans for a controversial six-storey, 71 unit apartment building in Sackville. “The vacancy rate is less than 1%; JN Lafford’s waiting list alone … Continue reading →

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Access to Trans Canada Trail: walkers and cyclists ask for highway bridge, ATVers want the right to ride

Posted on June 18, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council heard two opposing presentations on Tuesday about how to improve access to the section of the Trans Canada Trail that runs north of Sackville towards Midgic. Christina DeHaas and Jeff MacKinnon of the Tantramar Pedway Group asked … Continue reading →

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Phase III of $13.8 million Sackville flood control project well underway

Posted on June 10, 2023 by brucewark

After more than five years of planning, construction, setbacks and successes, Sackville’s $13.8 million Lorne Street flood control project has entered its third and final phase. According to an update from the town, the venerable Sackville construction firm, Beale & … Continue reading →

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Report raises questions, concerns about proposed 6-storey building at 131 Main

Posted on June 8, 2023 by brucewark

Sackville residents Sharon Hicks and Percy Best have sent a 26-page report to members of Tantramar Council, senior town staff and members of the media raising questions and concerns about a proposed six-storey, 71-unit apartment building behind the historic Allison/Fisher/Fawcett … Continue reading →

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New zoning application may rekindle debate about Sackville’s ban on more drive-thrus near TransCanada

Posted on May 24, 2023 by brucewark

The numbered company that now owns Sackville’s former Pizza Delight restaurant has applied for permission to build a drive-thru on the Mallard Drive property near TransCanada exit 504. Rashid Tufail of Mississauga, Ontario, who is listed as the sole director … Continue reading →

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DTI releases some info on Sackville bridge damage, but withholds details on repairs & costs

Posted on May 13, 2023 by brucewark

The provincial department of transportation and infrastructure (DTI) has released more information about damage to the Sackville bridge that crosses over the TransCanada highway near the McDonald’s intersection, but there is no indication about what repairs will be needed, when … Continue reading →

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June 27 set for public hearing on 6-storey Lafford apartment building

Posted on May 10, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m. on June 27th to hear any objections to plans by JN Lafford Realty to build a six storey, 71-unit apartment building at 131 Main Street on property behind the … Continue reading →

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Mayor pleased as province announces $2.4 million aboiteau to complete Sackville flood control project

Posted on May 8, 2023 by brucewark

Mayor Andrew Black says he’s happy the province has approved building a new $2.4 million aboiteau in Sackville’s industrial park to drain flood water into the Tantramar River. “It’s the final step in completing one of the most ambitious and … Continue reading →

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Tantramar Councillors question developer’s plan for 6-storey apartment building on Main St.

Posted on April 24, 2023 by brucewark

Sackville developer John Lafford is seeking changes to the municipal zoning bylaw so he can construct a six-storey, 71 unit apartment building at 131 Main Street, but judging from their initial reactions, Tantramar councillors have many questions and concerns. Town … Continue reading →

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Fire destroys landmark restaurant leaving Mt. A. students & university staffer homeless

Posted on April 7, 2023 by brucewark

An early morning fire destroyed one of Sackville’s best-known and most-loved restaurants Friday while leaving four Mount Allison students and a university staff member temporarily homeless. Joey’s Pizza, Pasta, Bar & Grill had been a fixture on York Street for … Continue reading →

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Little fanfare as Sackville town council holds its final meeting

Posted on December 15, 2022 by brucewark

More than 119 years of Sackville history came to an unceremonious conclusion on Wednesday when Mayor Shawn Mesheau declared the final meeting of town council adjourned. “I think that’s momentous,” Councillor Sabine Dietz told reporters a few minutes later outside … Continue reading →

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