April 28, 2021

April 27, 2021

ATV Regulations 2021

Public Notice

This is to advise, that the Town has adopted Recreational Vehicle(s) Regulations for the Community.  Those regulations are intended to make for the safe operation of those vehicles by their users, and for their safe operation on the streets of the Community where they can only be used to drive from the user’s property directly to an approved trail.

Please review the regulations carefully, respect the designated speed limits and other requirements of the regulations, and enjoy the great outdoors in a safe manner.

April 26, 2021

October 23, 2020

May 28, 2020

The Town would like to inform its citizens that the Town Hall will resume normal business operations as of Monday, June 1st.  The hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

All public health measures that have been implemented by the Province during the Covid-19 pandemic will remain in full effect including the 6 ft physical distancing requirement.  The entrance leading into the main office has been marked off to ensure everyone keeps the required distance from each other.

We ask citizens for their co-operation, patience and understanding as we resume office operations in the safest manner possible, and in line with the public health measures in place.

The Town would also like to thank citizens for the strict adherence to the public health measures that has reduced the active number of Covid-19 cases in NL.  Please do not let your guard down, and continue to practice physical distancing and other measures to control the spread of Covid-19.

Thank You!!

November 29, 2019

Municipal Election 2021

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The Municipal Election for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021. The Town encourages all interested citizens to consider putting their name forward to serve the community in this very important and a vital role.

1. Under the Municipal Elections Act a person is qualified to be nominated as a candidate for councillor who

   1. Is eligible to vote in an election held under this Act in the

municipality in which he or she is nominated to serve as a councillor;

1. Is not in arrears of taxes or other charges payable to the municipality

          ; and

1. Is ordinarily resident for a period of 30 days before the commencement

                 of the nomination period in the municipality.

1. A candidate for the office of councillor shall be nominated by persons eligible to vote in the municipality for which he or she is a candidate.

1. A nomination

   1. Shall be in writing

   2. Shall state the name and civic address of the candidate;

   3. Shall be signed by the proposer and seconder, both of whom

           shall be present together with the candidate who shall also sign

           signifying his or her acceptance; and

1. Shall be in the required form.

1. A candidate for mayor shall be nominated in the same manner as a councilor but shall run as a candidate for mayor only.

1. A candidate in a town at the time of his or her nomination shall deposit a sum of $10.00 with the returning officer and that sum is not refundable.

The Town would like for interested citizens to note, that All Municipal Taxes must be paid in full by June 30, 2021 in order to be eligible to run for municipal council.

This is a requirement as per Section 101 (2) of the Municipalities Ac, 1999. The Town would not want to see any interested candidate disqualified over this requirement.

Anyone that requires additional information on the Municipal Election

should contact the Town Hall at 709-832-1600.

June 10, 2021