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Expert welcomes Sackville’s move to lift skateboard ban on town streets

A prominent developmental psychologist, who conducts research on child injury prevention, says Sackville Town Council appears to be on the right track in exploring ways to allow skateboarding on at least some municipal streets. “Children and youth need to be … Continue reading

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Safety, liability, more experts say ‘no’ to skateboards on Sackville streets

A Mount Allison politics professor says if Sackville councillors vote to allow skateboarding on town streets, they’ll be exposing the town to serious liability and safety risks. “Essentially, allowing skateboarders on Town roads introduces serious and significant risk and liability … Continue reading

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Sackville managers recommend keeping ban on street skateboarding, but councillors not so sure

A proposal to lift the ban on street skateboarding hit a big pothole last night at Sackville Town Council when staff recommended looking at ways of improving the existing skatepark instead. In February, council gave first reading or preliminary approval … Continue reading

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