Tag Archives: Phil Handrahan

Repeal of Sackville heritage bylaw eases restrictions on new Lafford apartments

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Sackville Town Council’s repeal of its heritage bylaw on Monday will make it easier for Lafford Realty Inc. to construct a controversial three-storey apartment building  with underground parking on land once owned by the United Church. During the question and … Continue reading →

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Sackville councillors OK tax hike in 2018 budget

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

During a special budget meeting Wednesday night, Sackville councillors directed town staff to prepare a 2018 budget with property tax increases that would affect both homeowners and businesses. If, as seems certain, council approves the increases on December 11, the … Continue reading →

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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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Sackville mayor casts tie-breaking vote on CAO bylaw

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

What seemed like a routine matter turned into a lively, six-minute debate followed by a tied vote during Monday’s Sackville Town Council meeting. It happened after Councillors Andrew Black and Bill Evans moved to rescind a town policy that spells … Continue reading →

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Union members rally to support Sackville workers after town presents ‘final’ offer

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

About three dozen members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees showed up at last night’s council meeting to demonstrate support for  Sackville municipal workers whose contract expired more than a year ago. The town and representatives for CUPE local … Continue reading →

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Sackville Town Council to vote on Energy East pipeline

Posted on December 6, 2016 by

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 →

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Sackville municipal workers’ union asks for conciliation as talks with town reach standstill

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

Wages, other monetary items and seniority appear to be some of the stumbling blocks in stalled labour negotiations between the Town of Sackville and its 34 unionized inside and outside workers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has asked … Continue reading →

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