Municipal
In Remembrance of Former Village Councillor Eileen Corney
Eileen Olive Corney, formerly of Blackville, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Parkland in the Valley, Quispamsis, at the age of 87. Born in Blackville, she was the daughter of the late Stanford and Catherine (Yeo) Connors. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Blackville. She was a…
Read MoreNew Mayor and Council for Village of Blackville
The polls have closed and the residents of Blackville have elected a new village council. Christopher Hennessy has been appointed Mayor with a total of 247 votes. Incumbent mayor Andrew Hawkes received 219 votes and LeRoy Stewart received 115. Hawkes, who was elected in a byelection two years ago, was surprised with the outcome. “It…
Read MoreKurt Marks to Retire as Blackville Village Clerk
Kurt Marks has worked for the village of Blackville as clerk for the past twenty-two years. He will be retiring this Friday, December 4, 2015. Please stop by the Blackville Community Center on Friday between 2:00pm to 4:00pm for refreshments and to wish Kurt well on his retirement. Congratulations Kurt and thanks for your years…
Read MoreSupport for Miramichi Salmon Project on the Bartholomew River
BLACKVILLE (GNB) – The provincial government is contributing $175,000 towards the Miramichi Salmon-Bartholomew River project, the largest private land conservation project in the province’s history. “We are pleased to partner with the Nature Conservancy of Canada on this project,” said Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Bill Fraser. “This partnership will result in the long-term protection…
Read MoreA Salute to Blackville Firefighters
Without hesitation, the brave men and women of our local fire departments often risk their own lives and safety to save the lives of others. For their selflessness and bravery, we salute them. Their duty extends beyond the difficult task of protecting us from ferocious fires; they also are among the first on the scene…
Read MoreBlackville Fire Hall Grand Opening
The grand opening of the new Blackville Fire Hall took place this past Saturday, December 13 at its new location at 54 Main Street. Mayor Andy Hawkes welcomed the group of about one hundred, and acted as the master of ceremonies. Christopher Sturgeon recited the firefighter’s prayer, and Jake Stewart, MLA for Southwest Miramichi /…
Read MoreBlackville Ball Park Upgrades Underway
Upgrades to the Blackville Ball Park are currently underway. The project, made possible by funding from the provincial government along with the village of Blackville, began late this summer. Last month, New Brunswick Premier David Alward made the announcement for the $80,000 investment, that will also provide improvements to the community park. “Our investment in…
Read MoreProvincial Government Invests in Blackville Municipal Park
The provincial government, along with the village of Blackville, is investing a total of $80,000 in improvements to the community park. “Our investment in the Blackville Municipal Park will continue to promote a healthy lifestyle for families and residents of the Blackville area,” said Premier David Alward. “Investing in community priorities is an important part…
Read MoreAndrew Hawkes Sworn in as Blackville’s New Mayor
Andrew Hawkes was sworn-in on Friday as Blackville’s new mayor, replacing interim mayor Matt Sturgeon who held the position since May. Sturgeon returns to his previous position as councillor and deputy mayor. Hawkes won a commanding mandate in last week’s election by garnering 72% of the vote. He took the oath of office in a…
Read MoreHawkes Wins Blackville By-Election; Elected New Mayor
The unofficial results of today’s by-election have been tabulated and the village of Blackville has a new mayor! Candidate Andrew Hawkes has been elected with a total of 343 votes, besting Glen Hollowood’s 132 votes.
Read MoreMatt Sturgeon Reflects on time as Blackville Mayor
Election Day, on October 28th, signals a new beginning for the office of Blackville mayor – a post that interim mayor Matt Sturgeon held since May, when Hal Muck stepped down from the position. In a letter published today, Matt reflects on his time as mayor and his return to his previous position as councilor…
Read MoreBlackville mayor knows about challenges, having won his battle with throat cancer
Hal Muck, the newly acclaimed mayor of Blackville, has plans for his village, even though as of last year, he couldn’t picture himself in the position of mayor. “I had indicated…I wasn’t even going to put my name in,” said Muck in an interview, noting his thoughts were preoccupied with a diagnosis of throat cancer.…
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