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Category Archives: Town of Sackville
‘He seemed to know everything about everything.’ Tantramar mayor pays tribute to Wallie Sears
Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black delivered a heartfelt tribute today to one of Sackville’s most beloved and accomplished citizens. “Wallie Sears was one of the greatest community-minded people that you would ever meet,” Black said. “He and his wife, Norma.” Sears, … Continue reading
Sackville housing co-op aims to build ‘eco-village’ on Fairfield Rd.
A non-profit co-operative in Sackville has announced tentative plans to build up to 60 housing units on 21-acres of serviced land near the golf course on Fairfield Road. “We finalized purchase of the property in October and have since been … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged affordable housing, housing co-operatives, housing shortage
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Tantramar council authorizes $2.2 million for partial completion of new aboiteau
Sackville’s flood control project moved another step toward final completion today as municipal councillors awarded a $2,155,575 contract for partial construction of a double-gated aboiteau to discharge storm water into the Tantramar River. They also approved a $71,000 expenditure for … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged aboiteau, Lorne Street flood control project
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Who knew? Tantramar Mayor’s new Round Table on Housing has been meeting secretly since August
Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black caught council watchers off-guard with a surprise announcement near the close of Monday’s committee of the whole meeting. “One more,” he said raising an index finger. “I promise this will be the end,” he added peering … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Dorothy Linkletter, Mayor's Round Table on Housing
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Tantramar waits to hear if province will come up with more $ for final phase of flood control project
The fourth and final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project has hit a financial snag that threatens to stop or delay construction of a new aboiteau that would discharge stormwater into the Tantramar River. Town Engineer Jon Eppell … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Lorne Street flood control project
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Tantramar Council ends air filter saga by nixing $3200 grant
Community volunteer and Mt. A. professor Dave Thomas says he’s disappointed that Tantramar Town Council has rejected his request for a $3,200 grant to build simple, indoor air filters that protect against COVID-19 and flu viruses as well as allergens … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Technology, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Corsi-Rosenthal boxes
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Tantramar pushed to sign new RCMP contract with 3 more officers for much larger town
Treasurer Michael Beal says the federal government suddenly wants to settle Tantramar’s new policing contract within the next few days. “As of Friday, an e-mail came out that indicated they would need a decision by November 10th,” Beal told council … Continue reading
Posted in RCMP, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Municipal Policing Service Agreement
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‘Black slop’ adds $173K to cost of Lorne St. flood project
Tantramar Town Council has approved spending an extra $173,242 to complete Phase III of the $5.2 million Lorne Street flood control project. During a council meeting on Wednesday, Town Engineer Jon Eppell explained that the extra money is needed because … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Lorne St. flood control project
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Tantramar council dismisses formal complaint against Mayor Black over election of deputy mayor
Sackville resident Les Hicks says he’s having a hard time understanding why Tantramar council dismissed his code of conduct complaint against Mayor Andrew Black. “After waiting over eight weeks for a response to my complaint, I found it disappointing and … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Town of Tantramar
Tagged Council Code of Code, election of deputy mayor
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Tantramar council votes against releasing secret fire department report
Tantramar Councillor Bruce Phinney said he was disappointed in his colleagues last night after all but one of them voted against releasing a consultants’ report on troubles within the Sackville Fire Department. “Without reading the report, I have no idea … Continue reading
Canada’s info watchdogs call for strengthening access laws
New Brunswick’s Ombud has joined 13 of her colleagues in calling for changes that would strengthen the public’s right to government-held information. “The culture of public bodies/institutions must be founded on the fundamental principle that information under their control belongs … Continue reading
