Tag Archives: Michael Beal

Sackville town managers decently paid, but no one’s getting rich

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

A New Wark Times analysis of senior staff salaries shows that the town of Sackville (pop. 5,331) appears to be getting good value for its tax money and that salaries here are roughly comparable to two other similarly sized towns, Shediac (pop. … Continue reading →

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Revenues up, expenses down, auditor gives thumbs up to Sackville’s finances

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

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 →

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Sackville water rates to rise in new town budget

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

Sackville Town Council approved a budget last night that will impose substantial increases in water and sewer rates over the next five years. The largest single group of water users will see their bills increase by $36.40 every year until … Continue reading →

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Sackville treasurer defends cost of running new town hall

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

Sackville’s treasurer has released a report showing that the new town hall appears to be much more expensive to run than the three old buildings it replaced. Michael Beal’s figures reveal that the average annual cost of oil, natural gas … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors vote to tighten security at town hall

Posted on November 14, 2016 by

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 →

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Sackville councillors set to tighten security at Town Hall

Posted on November 10, 2016 by

Residents who visit Sackville Town Hall to pay water bills or conduct other business may soon be talking to the front desk clerk through holes in a $7,800 glass partition. At their meeting Monday night, councillors heard that the aluminum … Continue reading →

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