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Tag Archives: Phil Handrahan
Repeal of Sackville heritage bylaw eases restrictions on new Lafford apartments
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
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Brian Lane, Jamie Burke, Lafford Realty Inc., Phil Handrahan
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Sackville councillors OK tax hike in 2018 budget
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
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged 2018 town budget, Bill Evans, Michael Beal, Phil Handrahan
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Sackville town managers decently paid, but no one’s getting rich
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
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Geoff Martin, Michael Beal, Phil Handrahan, Sharon L. Hicks, town salaries
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Union members rally to support Sackville workers after town presents ‘final’ offer
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
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 municipal workers’ union asks for conciliation as talks with town reach standstill
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
Posted in Town of Sackville
Tagged Bill Evans, Bruce Phinney, collective agreement, CUPE local 1188, Marcos Salib, Phil Handrahan
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Sackville councillors set to tighten security at Town Hall
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