Eastern Charlotte is looking to be reclassified as a town. During amalgamation, a transition facilitator chose to classify Eastern Charlotte as a rural community. Chief Administrative Officer Jason Gaudet said during a meeting in January 2023, that no one from the municipalities administration was part of that decision. “Furthermore, there are questions and serious concerns […]
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Eastern Charlotte Council says it is committed to bringing a childcare facility to the region. In a release, it said the earliest concept of the facility began before amalgamation in 2023 in partnership with the Southwest New Brunswick YMCA. “While various locations have been reviewed, Council remains focused on an area located on J.O. Spinney […]
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The fire department in Eastern Charlotte continues to grapple with a rise in medical calls, prompting calls for support from the municipal council. During the April meeting of the local government, questions were raised about the financial stability of the steep rise in medical calls. Some of those questions came from Coun. Alexa Detorakis. “Is […]
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The YMCA of Eastern Charlotte is expecting to hit 7,000 users through its programming at the Eastern Charlotte Recreational Complex in Blacks Harbour. Paige Scott is the manager of community and program development for the region. “We’re going to keep the momentum going, offer more programming,” she said, speaking to the council. “We’re a small, […]
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Municipality of Eastern Charlotte Regular Council Meeting for April 2025 on CHCO Television.
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The Union of Municipalities in New Brunswick (UMNB) says that while it is encouraging to see the Liberal government commit to bringing a bill to the legislature on fiscal reform, municipalities will not receive much relief in the next year. Dan Murphy, UMNB’s executive director, said while money has been allocated for the first quarter […]
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By Barbara Rayner, The Courier St. George’s longest serving mayor, Stan Smith, who held the position for 16 years, died Friday at Passamaquoddy Lodge at the age of 79. Eastern Charlotte Mayor John Craig, who served as mayor of Saint Andrews for 11 years while Smith was mayor of St. George, said his passing will […]
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Eastern Charlotte says it takes up to two years to get reimbursed for costs associated with unsightly premises files within the municipality. Alex Henderson, the planning director for the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission, said since 2023 there have been 50 properties that have been identified that fell within the by-law’s dangerous or unsightly criteria. […]
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Municipality of Eastern Charlotte Regular Council Meeting for February 2025 on CHCO Television.
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By Barbara Rayner, The Courier ST. GEORGE • Land owner Charlie Avery is asking Eastern CharlotteCouncil to consider meeting with him to discuss what they would like to see developed at 110 Mount Pleasant Road. Avery purchased the 4.4 acre lot, which is currently zoned agriculture/forestry, for $87,500 and in order for any development other […]
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