Municipal
Provincial Election Information for Miramichi River Valley Residents
The provincial election for New Brunswick will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 with advance polls being held on Saturday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 15. Polling stations are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m each day. If you are already registered to vote in New Brunswick, you will receive a Voter Information Card…
Read MoreMiramichi West Meet & Greet: Learn About Your Candidates’ Housing Priorities
You are invited on Monday, September 23, from 2-4pm at the Blackville Community Centre (12 South Bartholomew Road) for a special opportunity to hear from your provincial candidates on an issue that affects us all—housing. At this free event, each candidate will share their vision and solutions for tackling housing and homelessness challenges in our…
Read MoreEmployment Opportunity: Miramichi River Valley Seeks Casual Administrative Assistant
The Municipality of the Miramichi River Valley is seeking an administrative professional to join our team. This is a relief position that is being offered on an on-call, as needed basis to cover vacation days of staff members. This position requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment, and advanced clerical skills often involving sensitive and…
Read MoreBy-Law #8 Rezoning Approved
By-Law #8 rezoning has had it’s third reading and is now approved. By-Law No. 57 entitled “Village of Blackville Rural Plan” Schedule “A” and entitled “Zoning Map” is hereby amended to change the zoning from “Industrial (IND)” to “Highway Commercial (HC)” for a 1.15 ha portion of the Subject Property described as PID 40037194, located…
Read MoreRegular Garbage and Recycle Schedule to Resume for Miramichi River Valley Communities in September
The week of August 26-30 is the final week for weekly garbage pickup for all communities within the boundaries of Miramichi River Valley, excluding the Blackville limits, where weekly garbage is in effect until September 26. For the week of August 26-30 both recycling and garbage will be picked up (on your regular pickup day)…
Read MoreUpcoming Route 8 Closure and Detour Plan Scheduled for August 19 to September 6
The NB Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is planning a full closure of Route 8 (from Route 420 Interchange to Parker Road) in order to do construction work. The road closure required to execute this work may impact traffic in the region and will require a detour. The construction is scheduled to last three weeks,…
Read MoreNOTICE: Municipal Wastewater System Disconnections Scheduled
Please be advised that during the next couple of weeks, municipal employees will be working throughout Blackville on the municipal wastewater system as disconnections are scheduled this month. If you would like to discuss your account and make payment arrangements please contact the municipal office at 506-843-6337.
Read MoreNotice: Blackville Municipal Park Closes at Dusk
Please be reminded that Blackville Municipal Park closes at dusk. No vehicles or individuals are permitted inside the park after dark. Thank you for your cooperation.
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing scheduled for August 6th 2024
The Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley intends to consider an amendment to By-Law No. 57 entitled “Village of Blackville Rural Plan”. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to amend Schedule “A” – Zoning Map of the Village of Blackville Rural Plan (By-Law No. 57) to change the zoning from “Industrial (IND)” to “Highway…
Read MoreMiramichi River Valley Tourist Information Centre Celebrates Grand Opening
The Miramichi River Valley Tourist Information Centre officially opened on Sunday, June 16 with a Grand Opening Celebration. The event took place at the new centre at 168 Main Street in Blackville. Originally the Walls Historic House back kitchen, the building was completely renovated and now houses the tourism centre and gift shop and is…
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