Municipal
Fall Clean Up (White Goods Collection) October 22
The Fall Clean Up for the village of Blackville will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020. This collection will include yard waste (boxed, bagged or tied in three foot length bundles); stoves, refrigerators, freezers, barbecues, bicycles, beds, mattresses, furniture, dryers, air conditioners, scrap metal, etc. Items should be left at your curb by 6:00am,…
Read MoreJake Stewart Re-Elected in South West Miramichi – Bay du Vin
Progressive Conservative MLA Jake Stewart has won his riding of South West Miramichi – Bay du Vin for a fourth consecutive term. The Blackville resident was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in the 2010 provincial election. Blackville born Josh McCormack, the Liberal Party candidate for South West Miramichi – Bay du…
Read MoreStatement from Mayor Hennessy Regarding Blackville Fatal Collision
Statement from Blackville Mayor Chris Hennessy: Today’s events are those of which no one or no community can prepare for. Our community in the coming days will mourn together, grieve together, cry together and share memories and thoughts together. Together as a community we will support each other in any way we know how, and…
Read MoreChristopher Sturgeon Named Blackville Fire Department Chief
Christopher Sturgeon was named Fire Chief of the Blackville Fire Department in January 2020. Sturgeon has been with the fire department for eleven years and previously held the position of deputy fire chief. Matt Sturgeon has been appointed deputy. Former Fire Chief Garth Underhill retired from the Blackville Fire Department in December 2019 after more…
Read MoreGMRSC Video Conferencing available at Municipal Office
To better serve their clients and broaden the ways in which they can help with your building or development project, the Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission has introduced video conferencing for residents of Blackville, Doaktown, and Upper Miramichi and the residents of the surrounding areas living in Local Service Districts. This service will allow you…
Read MoreRevised Schedule for Building Inspector
The Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission – Planning Services would like to advise residents of the area that starting Monday, July 6, 2020, a Building Inspector will be available at the Village Office in Doaktown (by appointment only) Monday thru Friday. Appointments must be made within two days in advance due to scheduling. Citizens requiring…
Read MoreCurbside Recycling Resumes – Stockpile allowed first week
Curbside recycling is set to resume on Thursday, June 25 in the village of Blackville. The program was temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. Due to a back-log of stored recyclables, for the first collection only, residents are allowed to put out their stockpile of extra recyclables next to their recycling carts. This is a…
Read MoreBoat Ramp at Blackville Municipal Park Reopened
As of Friday afternoon, April 24, the boat ramp at the Blackville Municipal Park has been reopened, after New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs announced the lifting of some public health restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Blackville Mayor Christopher Hennessy reminds people to practice physical distancing. “Please follow the physical and social distancing…
Read MoreVillage of Blackville's statement on tragedy in Nova Scotia
Mayor and council of the Village of Blackville offer their thoughts and prayers to the families and loved ones of the victims and those injured during the recent tragedy in our neighbouring province of Nova Scotia. The flags at the municipal office fly at half mast in their honour.
Read MoreVillage of Blackville Council Meeting Cancelled
The Village of Blackville council meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 9 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures. Meetings will be cancelled until further notice. Mayor and council remain in contact via teleconference and video-conference to discuss village matters, issues and concerns. The municipal office remains closed to the public, however…
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