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Tag Archives: John Higham
Ambitious plans for expansion of Sackville Waterfowl Park on its 30th anniversary
The Town of Sackville is planning two big extensions to its 55-acre Waterfowl Park this year as the park turns 30. At his New Year’s levee last Monday, Mayor John Higham talked about the town acquiring a “significant portion of … Continue reading
Sackville mayor asks province for $60k to avoid property tax hike
Sackville Town Council has delayed passing the 2018 municipal budget until January after asking the provincial minister of local government for nearly $60,000 to cover its financial shortfall. It means that the town will defer any property tax increases until council … Continue reading
Sackville mayor defends secret ballot vote for deputy, but says he won’t use that method again
Sackville Mayor John Higham says it was his choice to conduct the election of the deputy mayor by secret ballot at town council’s last meeting, but adds he won’t use that method again. “I’m concerned about the appearance of a … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged deputy mayor, Geoff Martin, John Higham, Ron Aiken, secret ballot
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So, does Sackville have a deputy mayor…or not?
A Mount Allison politics professor who specializes in municipal affairs says the way in which Councillor Ron Aiken was elected as the town’s deputy mayor last week appears to violate the New Brunswick Municipalities Act. Professor Geoff Martin, who himself … Continue reading
Sackville council split in vote for deputy mayor
Mayor John Higham had to cast a tie-breaking vote last night in the annual election for Sackville’s deputy mayor. “This is a very difficult situation to be in,” Higham said after four councillors cast secret ballots for Bill Evans while … Continue reading
Sackville council OK’s labour pact and $5.9m Lorne St. dig
Sackville Town Council and members of CUPE local 1188 have approved a new collective agreement that includes an overall eight per cent wage increase over six years. The town’s 35 inside and outside workers will receive a one per cent … Continue reading
Sackville group lobbies for 21st century schools
Mayor John Higham says Sackville is ready to benefit from a 10-year provincial education plan that encourages communities to develop new ways of learning for the 21st century. “I think the opportunities are immense and that this community is ready … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Chris Treadwell, Craig Evans, Gregg Ingersoll, James Seaman, John Higham, Molly Hurd, Sackville Schools 2020
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As Sackville edges closer to municipal work stoppage, workers rally at Town Hall
About 150 union supporters rallied outside Sackville Town Hall last night and then crowded into the council chamber to support members of CUPE local 1188 which represents the town’s 35 inside and outside workers. The workers have been without a … Continue reading
Union members rally at town hall, but Sackville council stands behind final offer
For the second consecutive week, union members showed up at a Sackville Town council meeting to show support for municipal workers who have been without a contract for more than a year. Some of the 70 or so union supporters … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Bill Evans, CUPE local 1188, John Higham, Marcos Salib, social media policy
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