Negotiations between the town of Bridgewater and its unionized police officers have broken down.
Bridgewater is not alone in this however. Its the same situation for the towns of Kentville, Amherst and New Glasgow and THEIR town cops.
Officials from the four towns originally thought that by negotiating as a group, they could come to a one-agreement-suits-all package.
Negotiations will now continue with each of the individual locals.
The main issue continues to be pensions after last year's court ruling that municipalities had to cover any fund deficiencies.
Friday, October 15, 2010
FREE FLU SHOTS
There isn't a big scare for South Shore health officials like last year when the H1N1 flu virus was wreeking havoc and stirring up fear.
However, officials suggest getting a flu shot soon to prevent illness when the season kicks-in in a few weeks.
The shots this year are free and considered a safe and effective way of protecting yourself and your family.
Theresa Hawkesworth of South Shore Health says flu shots are available through family doctors and public health nurses.
She suggests the elderly, young children between 6 and 23 months of age, pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions should definately be vaccinated against the flu.
However, officials suggest getting a flu shot soon to prevent illness when the season kicks-in in a few weeks.
The shots this year are free and considered a safe and effective way of protecting yourself and your family.
Theresa Hawkesworth of South Shore Health says flu shots are available through family doctors and public health nurses.
She suggests the elderly, young children between 6 and 23 months of age, pregnant women and anyone with chronic medical conditions should definately be vaccinated against the flu.
RE-ZONING OF SECTION OF BRIDGEWATER INDUSTRIAL PARK
The Town of Bridgewater is keeping big business away from part of the town's industrial park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
The southeastern portion is being re-classified as a light industrial zone.
Mayor Carroll Publiclover says the 25 acre parcel of land will be promoted to less imposing facilities.
He says rezoning of the land east of York street and south of Wentzell Drive and Cook Road, will not disrupt current business in the park.
DRUGS SEIZED & CHARGES LAID IN LUNENBURG BUST
Police have seized cocaine and processed marijuana in Lunenburg and charged a man and woman.
The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Lunenburg County RCMP, Bridgewater Police and a police dog took part in a search of a residence on Kaulback Street.
The two male and female residents, both in their 40's, appear in court in December charged with possessing cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
The South Shore Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Lunenburg County RCMP, Bridgewater Police and a police dog took part in a search of a residence on Kaulback Street.
The two male and female residents, both in their 40's, appear in court in December charged with possessing cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
SOD TURNING FOR NEW LUNENBURG SCHOOL
A sod turning for the new school in Lunenburg will go ahead this morning.
South Shore school board, municipal and provincial officials will be on hand at the site of the former junior-senior high to officially launch construction on the new Bluenose Academy.
The new school, when completed in January 2012, will bring together grades primary to 9 students from Riverport and District School, Centre Consolidated, Lunenburg Junior High and Lunenburg Academy.
It will also be one of the most technically-advanced and environmentally-friendly buildings in the province.
South Shore school board, municipal and provincial officials will be on hand at the site of the former junior-senior high to officially launch construction on the new Bluenose Academy.
The new school, when completed in January 2012, will bring together grades primary to 9 students from Riverport and District School, Centre Consolidated, Lunenburg Junior High and Lunenburg Academy.
It will also be one of the most technically-advanced and environmentally-friendly buildings in the province.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
