Municipality sheds light on long wait times for unsightly property reimbursement

Municipality sheds light on long wait times for unsightly property reimbursement

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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 UPDATED: Complaint against Saint Andrews mayor “dismissed” following third-party investigation

UPDATED: Complaint against Saint Andrews mayor “dismissed” following third-party investigation

A code-of-conduct complaint filed against Mayor Brad Henderson has been dismissed by council following an investigation by a third party  During a council meeting, Henderson recused himself as council was presented an investigative report by Jody Carr – the subject of which is not public.  The name of the complainant was not revealed, as that […]

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 St. Stephen staff and council working to improve financial operations

St. Stephen staff and council working to improve financial operations

St. Stephen council is again defending itself as it works to improve its financial operations.  In September 2024, Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Renaud was appointed acting treasurer following the retirement of long-serving treasurer Tim Tozer. The position is not permanent, Renaud confirmed.  He also confirmed he has received no extra compensation for the position. Municipalities […]

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