Tag Archives: David Beattie

Parrsboro group says refugee family could be here soon

Posted on December 14, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro Welcomes Refugees is hoping to bring its first family here by the end of February. During a public meeting this afternoon at the Old Post Office (Main & Station), the group reported that it has already raised about $15,000, … 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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Beattie questions economic development efforts

Posted on March 25, 2015 by brucewark

David Beattie, President of the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade told Town Council last night he finds it “very troubling” that the economic development committee hasn’t met for three months. Beattie spoke during the Citizens’ Forum immediately after the … Continue reading →

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Parrsboro’s wild cats

Posted on February 24, 2015 by brucewark

Town Council news Parrsboro Town Council says it’s considering giving money to the local Trap, Neuter and Return group that is trying to control the population of feral cats. At its meeting tonight, Town Council commended the group for providing … Continue reading →

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