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Tag Archives: Joyce O’Neil
Revenues up, expenses down, auditor gives thumbs up to Sackville’s finances
The Town of Sackville appears to be in sound financial shape according to the independent auditing firm Stevenson and Partners. Auditor Andrew Boudreau told councillors at Monday’s meeting that the town’s revenues were above expectations in 2016 while expenses were below … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville, Uncategorized
Tagged Andrew Black, Andrew Boudreau, audit, Joyce O'Neil, Matt Pryde, Michael Beal, tricycle
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Mt. A. student victory, Sackville says no to Energy East pipeline
A group of Mount Allison students were all smiles Tuesday night after Sackville Town Council voted 5-3 to oppose the Energy East oil pipeline. The students, who were enrolled last fall in an environmental activism course taught by Professor Brad … Continue reading
Regulations proposed to restrict new housing near Sackville’s rail line
It appears likely that Sackville town councillors will adopt new zoning regulations that would restrict residential development near the CN railway line. Council held a well-advertised hearing on the proposed regulations last night, but no members of the public showed … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged CN, Joyce O'Neil, Keith Carter, Lori Bickford, railway safety, zoning regulations
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Sackville council postpones action on Energy East pipeline for at least two months
Sackville Councillor Bill Evans has agreed to postpone discussion and a possible vote on his motion calling on the federal government to “protect the health and safety of our communities by denying approval for the Energy East pipeline.” During tonight’s … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Allison Butcher, Bill Evans, Bruce Phinney, Energy East pipeline, Joyce O'Neil, No Energy East, Sackville
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Sackville town councillors may not vote tonight on Energy East pipeline after all
Several Mount Allison students say they’re disappointed that Sackville town council may not vote tonight to oppose the $15.7 billion Energy East pipeline. Councillor Bill Evans circulated a draft motion earlier this month calling on the federal government to “protect the … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Bill Evans, Energy East pipeline, Joyce O'Neil, Will Balser
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Sackville Town Council to vote on Energy East pipeline
A group of students at Mount Allison University say they’re hopeful Sackville Town councillors will formally oppose construction of the Energy East pipeline at their next meeting on Monday, December 12th. The students, who are enrolled in an environmental activism … Continue reading
Sackville councillors vote to tighten security at town hall
By a narrow vote of four to three, Sackville council has approved the installation of a $7,800 glass and metal barrier around the front desk at the new town hall. Councillors Ron Aiken, Bill Evans and Megan Mitton voted for … Continue reading
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Allison Butcher, Andrew Black, Bill Evans, Bruce Phinney, Joyce O'Neil, Megan Mitton, Michael Beal, Ron Aiken, security
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Study plumbing at Mt. A? Not anytime soon
Mount Allison’s vice-president of finance has assured Sackville Town Council that the university has no plans to offer training in the skilled trades as a way of boosting student enrolment. Robert Inglis was responding to a question from Deputy Mayor … Continue reading
Posted in Mount Allison University, Town of Sackville
Tagged Joyce O'Neil, Mount Allison University, Robert Inglis
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Greening of Sackville: $50,000 for new trees
One hundred and twenty new trees will be rustling their leaves and waving their branches on the windy streets of downtown Sackville in the next few months after town council voted last night to spend $25,000 to help plant them. … Continue reading
