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Annual Blackville Senior Dinner Postponed
The Village of Blackville-hosted Annual Senior Dinner, scheduled for mid April, has been postponed until further notice due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and recommendations of social distancing. The event will be rescheduled and announced at a later date.
Read MoreMacRae Insurance Services Restricting Walk-In Visitors
In support of Public Health’s recommendations regarding COVID-19, MacRae Insurance Services will not be accepting walk-in visitors until further notice. Service will remain available by phone and email. If you require in-person service (cash payment), please contact them prior to visiting for arrangements. Phone: 506-843-6558Email: Ask about online options for payments and signatures. Heustis…
Read MoreBlackville Community Centre / Municipal Office Closures and Resources
As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, all rooms at the Blackville Community Centre are closed for events, meetings and gatherings effective Monday, March 16, 2020. As a result, GED classes, Women’s Institute meetings and quilt group, A Family Place playgroup, Thursday night Card Parties and all other community centre related events have also…
Read MoreSt. Raphael's Community Card Parties Postponed
Saint Raphael’s Sunday night community card parties held at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall in Blackville have been cancelled until further notice due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The situation will be assessed at a later date and a decision to restart will be made at that time.
Read MoreBlackville's St. Andrews United Church Suspends Worship Services
St. Andrews United Church in Blackville has suspended their worship services until further notice. Do Drop In, their Thursday morning weekly gathering has also been cancelled.
Read MoreSt. Raphael's Cancels ALL Masses and Catechism Classes Until Further Notice
UPDATE MARCH 17: ALL Masses have been cancelled, including weekday Masses. In a statement issued on Friday, March 13, 2020, Christian Riesbeck, CC Bishop of the Diocese of Saint John announced that the Catholic bishops of New Brunswick have decided to cancel all weekend Masses until further notice beginning March 21. St. Raphael’s has also…
Read MoreRegular Council Meeting, March 12, 2020
The regular meeting of the Blackville Village Council met in the Council Chambers at 19:00hrs March 12, 2020 with Mayor Hennessy presiding. BRING MEETING TO ORDER: The Mayor brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting. GUESTS: APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councillor Ross & seconded by Councillor Fortune to…
Read MoreUpcoming Soup's On Events Postponed
In an effort to be cautious during this period of increased health concerns, a decision has been made by the Greater Blackville Resource Centre to postpone upcoming Soup’s On events, scheduled for Tuesdays until the end of April, in our local communities until further notice.
Read MoreSpecial Council Meeting, March 9, 2020
CONFERENCE CALL Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Fortune to transfer $139,773 from the General Operating Account into reserves. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Fortune to transfer $131,874.44 from reserves into the Gas Tax Account. MOTIION CARRIED. ATTENDANCE MAYOR: CHRISTOPHER HENNESSY COUNCILLORS: CINDY ROSS, CINDY UNDERHILL, AMANDA BRENNAN, IAN FORTUNECLERK: TINA PETERSONASST. CLERK:…
Read MoreUPDATE: Appreciation Party for Sylvia Burns Postponed
UPDATE: This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced. After many years of serving the Parish, Sylvia Burns will be retiring from her position as Church Secretary at St. Raphael’s Church in Blackville. To commemorate this occasion, an Appreciation Party will be held on Monday, March 16. Mass will be celebrated at…
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