City Has New Dog Control By-Law

If you're being bothered by aggressive strays or neighbours who don't know the meaning of the term "poop and scoop", you're in luck: the city has finalized a new dog control by-law that will give you more convenient hours to call in complaints, among other changes.

Amy Poffenroth telling common council the fines for dog-control by-law violations are going up for as much as $2100. Previously, the maximum fine was $500.

Although the city will no longer respond to calls about stray cats, stray dogs will now be impounded for 72 rather than 48 hours. For a link to the full version of the dog-control by-law, click here

Changes To St. George Liquor Store Angers MLA

The people of St. George will be left high and dry...literally.

NB Liquor announcing it will replace two corporate owned stores in the province with privately owned agency stores and staff members will be moved elsewhere.

NB Liquor president Daniel Allain says the corporate stores in St. George and Florenceville-Bristol are no longer efficient and each are more than 50 years old.

Liberal MLA Rick Doucet says that's not what he thought.

He says this store was slated for renovation when he was in government so this news is a slap in the face.

Doucet says from what he understands the agency stores mean 7 jobs in St. George will be lost locally and residents will be left with about 1/8 of the selection of booze.

Irving Releases Statement on Explosion

Irving Oil has released the following statement to CHSJ News:


"At approximately 11:52am (Local Time) today, during scheduled hydrogen plant turnaround work at the Refinery, a carbonate tank undergoing maintenance work was over-pressurized.

An employee suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

No further damage was sustained as a result of the over-pressurized tank. At 12:40pm, the Refinery issued the all-clear to resume normal operations.

Due to the planned turnaround work taking place, we do not anticipate any production impacts."

Traffic Calming Debated For Douglas Ave

Heritage home-lined Douglas Avenue has turned into a drag strip, according to one local resident. Moran Lannigan says he'd like to see traffic calming measures like curb bulbs and new signage.

 Councillor Donnie Snook disagreed, saying traffic patterns on the West Side wouldn't make any sense at all if it weren't for the flow on Douglas Avenue.

Speeding is currently an issue on Douglas Avenue, but council pointed out there are 100 requests to council to investigate traffic calming in neighbourhoods throughout the city.

Explosion in Small Tank At Refinery

According to a report to the fire deparment, a explosion occured this morning in a small tank at the Irving Oil Refinery.

One person was injured but everyone else has been accounted for. According to fire officials there's no further risk.

Changes Can Still Be Made To Plan SJ

Developers and realtors raising some questions about Plan SJ which will serve as the roadmap for future development in the city for the next 20 to 25 years.

They have been told by the city nothing is etched in stone. 

Realtor Hodges Hamm tells CHSJ News he can see why the city wants more development closer to the urban core but it's a lot more expensive to build.

Hamm warns if the zoning regulations are too tight, many people, who want a more rural type lifestyle, might choose to live in the outlying communities when the city needs a bigger tax base.

Having said that, Hamm says people who build on the outskirts should not expect city services if they're too far out.

The city wants Plan SJ to be adopted by July of next year. Hamm would like to see it reviewed every few years.

Reports Of An Explosion At The Irving Oil Refinery

We are hearing reports of an explosion at the Irving Oil refinery.
 
One person is injured.  Police, Ambulance and Fire are on scene. One man was taken from the refinery to hospital in an ambulance.

We have contacted Irving Oil for more information.

Anne Hickey of Champlain Heights tell CHSJ News she heard a whistle blow around 11:45 in the morning and her house shook. 

Ideas To Keep Youth Here From Liberal Candidate

Provincial Liberal leadership candidate Mike Murphy pointing out ways to keep our youth in the province and help their education.

Murphy tells CHSJ news he'd like to implement a program called "New Brunswick First", which would offer tax credits for business who hire our youth.

Murphy adds he'd also advocate lower or no interest on student loans, remove the parental contribution rule and create a youth investment bank to help with loans. He says it's hard to ask young people to stay here in the province when we don't even invest in ourselves.

The liberal leadership election will be held next month.

Pension Plan Deficit Increases

The city's pension plan deficit is rising and will be above the 193 million dollars it was at last count, likely exceeding 200 million dollars. 

Common Councillor Bill Farren tells CHSJ News the city is in bad shape because of the pension plan and change will have to happen. What that change will be, no one knows. 

The city has been examining the shared risk model but what that stands in light of the rising deficit, Farren didn't want to speculate on.
 
Farren does concede taxpayers are fed up with this and have been for some time.

Listeners Weigh In on Skateboard Law

Our listeners offering their thoughts via social media on a newly-minded bylaw. "Josh's Law" was passed last night and stipulates that skateboarders in Saint John wear helmets.

Beca Steeves says "This is the most stupid thing since they made helmets mandatory for bike riders! All it is doing is teaching kids not to have common sense! Grow up people and stop making laws to protect idiots."

According to Wendy & Dwayne Lindsay "It's the parents that are going to get stuck paying the fine for the underage skaters.The citypPolice have enough on their plates with real crime."

While Murray Goguen has a theory: "The Government wants money 'cause they wasted over 5.2 million dollars on an oversized police station we don't even need."

Skateboarder Andre Veinot argues "Skateboarders fall down a dozen times a day. We are very good at it. 90% of falls do not even hurt. Falling becomes just as much of a skill as landing the tricks themselves."

But Eric Bailey says: " You think you have the right to not wear it....but I wish I had the right to not pay into healthcare for acts of Darwinism."'

The by-law is named Josh's Law after a local teen who sustained a major brain injury while skating without a helmet.

NICU Receives New Equipment Thanks To Donation

The Saint John Regional Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit getting a big boost from Canaport LNG.

The company donated $65,000 to buy top-notch equipment for the facility.

Dr. Luis Monterossa tells us the equipment is sophisticated and will make both the babies and parents more comfortable during a stressful time.

The donation will purchase a respiratory device which is less aggressive on the babies, an on-site micro sampling methods chemical and metabolic device, a newborn symposium and a new audiovisual family library material. The family library material will help parents cope by offering e-readers to pass time and a video conference and multipurpose room so they can share and connect with parents going through the same experience from across the globe.

Canaport LNG GM Adolfo José Azcárraga Gomis say the decision to support the NICU was an easy one, and it was Dr. Monterossa who approached him.

The NICU is one of three units that cares for sick or premature babies from across the province.

Big Day For Ships In SJ

The Port City living up to its name today with the Carribean Princess, The Brilliance of the Seas, and the Queen Mary 2 (pictured) in Port.

The ships are carrying 3100, 2100, and 2500 passengers respectively.

Car Dealerships Ripped Off

It's a wake-up call for businesses who take credit card numbers over the phone...a car dealership has been hit with a double-whammy after a scam.

According to police, a car dealership received a call from someone looking to buy a vehicle over the phone with a fake name and stolen credit card information. When the card holder reported the fraud, the dealership both lost the vehicle and had to pay back both the cost of the transaction to the bank.

The vehicles were traced to ports in Halifax and Toronto where they were being shipped overseas. Police are urging merchants to exercise extreme caution when it comes to credit card information whose owner can't be identified.

Teen Faces Charges For Multiple Vehicle Thefts

A teenager from Wards Creek is scheduled to re-appear in Hampton Provincial Court later this month to face an additional 22 charges for a rash of car thefts and thefts from vehicles.

Five vehicles in Charlotte, Kings and Saint John Counties were reported stolen between September 11-15. There were also a number of thefts from vehicles and break and enters around the same time. It's believed the teen was stealing cars in order to travel around committing more thefts.

All of the vehicles had their doors unlocked and keys inside, say Corporal Pat Cole--which should be a lesson to drivers.

Where Oh Where Is The Marco Polo?

Enquiring minds want to know....... Where is the Marco Polo replica tall ship and where will it be docked along the waterfront?

Marco Polo organiser Barry Ogden tells CHSJ News all the work is pretty much done......All that awaits is a permanent home and he remains hopeful about finding a place as meetings continue. In the meantime, the ship remains wrapped up in storage on the west side.

Ogden believes it would be a great asset for tourism in the city and be the lift Saint John needs.   He also reveals the Marco Polo website has attacted 600 thousand hits and he gets asked about it everyday.

Dr. Jim Parrot Says He Remains A Tory

The independent M-L-A for Fundy River Valley, Dr. Jim Parrot says he wouldn't join the Liberals even if they called him and will remain a Tory until they throw dirt on him.

Dr. Parrot tells CHSJ News he was told of his expulsion from the Conservative caucus by the Premier over the phone and as for the reaction he's getting, it's been overwhelming which indicates a large number of people are getting fed up with a government that doesn't listen.

Dr. Parrot denies the Premier's accusations of taking cheap shots at the government and not speaking up about healthcare vowing he will continue to make his views known publicly.

New Skateboarding By-Law Passed

Helmets are the wave of the future at your local skate park, with common council voting last night to make helmets mandatory just as they are for cyclists. 

The city's previous skateboard law hadn't been changed for 50 years, according to city solicitor John Nugent, which makes you think about how long skateboards and the issues associated with them have been around.

Councillor Greg Norton tells CHSJ News the bill is called "Josh's Law," after local teen Josh Dylan who sustained a horrific brain injury while riding without a helmet.

Councillor John Mackenzie says he hopes the city will work with community groups to provide helmets to disadvantaged kids.

City Reaches New Agreement With SPCA

Bigger fines for animal by-law violations, "poop and scoop" laws, and education on responsible pet ownership are just some provisions of the city's new service agreement with the SPCA. Amy Poffenroth says while ideally every animal would be cared for, stray cats that are severely diseased or hurt will not suffer needlessly under the new agreement, but rather be humanely euthanized where needed.

But Councillor Ray Strowbridge tells CHSJ News it's not clear how the new bylaws would be enforced, saying the municipality can't give its by-law enforcement officers that kind of power.Poffenroth says it will be necessary to iron out some details. 

Common council also agreed to provide a grant of $18,000 to the SPCA after it tears down its dilapidated buildings on Taylor Avenue.

Motorcyclist Hospitalised After West Side Collision

Two separate collisions on the west side last night are being investigated by City Police. 

The first one was between a car anda motorcycle on Bridge Street West by the pulp mill. The 60 year old motorcyclist is in serious but stable condition at hospital. 

A half an hour or so after that one, there was another collision on the west side along Manawagonish Road at Mahogany Island Court. One person was sent to hospital for observation.

Rough Waters Diverts Cruise Ship Our Way

The Emerald Princess, one of the three cruise ships in port today, wasn't originally suppose to come to Saint John... or even Canada.

According to various passengers, the cruise ship was originally heading to Greenland when they encountered rough waters and forty-five mile winds.. which would make landing in Greenland a big problem. So the cruise ship headed to Newfoundland before landing here. The ship started in Copenhagen, traveled around the Baltic and Europe before arriving in the Maritimes.

The passengers from across the US and even Australia say since they left Iceland they've encountered foggy and "yucky" weather, so today couldn't be more perfect.

Crystal Symphony In Port Today

The ship is one of three cruise ships in the City today.   

Uptown Saint John will be busy again tomorrow with many extra visitors as three ships are due in port tomorrow.

Help For Those Affected By Sussex Fire

A Rothesay businessman wants to raise from 10 to $20,000 for the families who lost everything in the recent fire which destroyed two historical buildings in downtown Sussex. 

Darryl Campbell of Just Seafood on Hampton Road is originally from Sussex. He says with school starting a lot of the kids have lost everything and would like them to give them back a sense of home before Christmas arrives.

He's setting up a jar in his store for people to make donations and on the 29th, there will be a truck and 15 foot open trailer for people to donate all their refundable bottles.

Woman Facing Charges After Robbery At Oromocto MacDonald's

Remember that  robbery at the Oromocto MacDonald's last week?

RCMP charging a 30 year old woman relating to the armed robbery at the restaurant last Tuesday.

Just after 4am, a woman came in with a blanket over her head carrying syringes demanding cash.

She didn't get any as the woman working at the time locked herself in a back office and called police.

The woman remains in custody and is due in Burton Provincial court today.

Bordertown Bust Leads To Arrests

Two St. Stephen men in their 50's are in hot water after a Bordertown bust.

Mounties doing a search at a home on Sunday found marihuana, pills, cocaine and cash.

Both men were arrested, released on conditions and are due before a judge at a later date.

NCC Aims To Buy Portion Of Musquash Estuary

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is trying to raise around $20,000 within two weeks to purchase a portion of the Musquash Estuary.

NCC's Andrew Holland tells CHSJ news their goal is to protect the 300 acres of land long-term. He says the forest site has a lot of wildlife including moose, bobcats, white tailed deer and over 290 species of birds. He says they are already protecting about 88% of the coastline, but this property is more inland where the larger wildlife roam.

Holland adds they already have 84% of the funds raised to purchase the property, which they would care for and use as a tool to educate people about nature.

For more information call 1-877-231-4400, e-mail atlantic@natureconservancy.ca or click here.

(Photo courtesy of Andrew Holland)

New Green Party Leader Excited For New Challenge

He's pumped and ready for a new challenge. After leading the Conservation Council for 28 years, David Coon is embracing his new role as leader of the Provincial Green Party.

Coon was elected at a leadership convention held on the weekend in Fredericton.

He tells CHSJ News the transition is not bittersweet.


He thinks if we can go down the road to economic self-reliance and a green economy then we can attract young people from other provinces.

Coon tells us his short and long term goals range from learning the Green Party's office number to getting out on the road and meeting more people in the province.

Lots Of Sunday Night Calls For Fire Department

The fire department was kept busy with several calls including one in the intersection of Chesley Drive and Hilyard Street after a car struck a tree sending one man to hospital. 

There was another call to the schoolboard building on Woodward Avenue with smoke in the cafeteria which was caused by an overheated ventilation motor.

There was another call after that about arcing and burning wires at Canaport from an NB Power substation that fed into a maintenance building. Power had to be shut off going into the building.

Booming Cruise Ship Activity Expected This Week

You can expect more cruise ship activity this week as we enter the peak period where fall colours come out.

This week eight ships are expected with today and tomorrow being a triple cruise ship day. That should put the total cruise ship guests at almost two-hundred thousand for this year.

Cruise ship season is over at the end of October 29th.

Independent MLA Parrot No Benefit To Area

The mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield sees no benefit in having Dr. Jim Parrot as an independent MLA.

Mayor Grace Loiser tells CHSJ news Parrot's ousting from the Conservatives isn't a surprise. She says in New Brunswick politics you either play on the team or by yourself, which is what happened to Dr. Parrot.

Loiser admits there's no doubt having a member of government on your side makes life easier, but this is an opportunity to build new bridges. She says the Grand Bay-Westfield area supported the Conservatives in the past election, so she hopes they'll still support them back.

Suspended City Police Officer Said To Be Getting Lots Of Support

Support is coming in for suspended city police officer Chris Messer not only from within the city but across the country as well. We get that word from his fiancee Sarah Taylor who has raised questions about why no one has been charged with either a breakin at Messer's home in September of 2010 or a drive by shooting three weeks later. 

Taylor tells CHSJ News she had to hit the floor when shots were fired into their home. She was in the bathroom just fifteen minutes before one of the shots came through and began breaking the tiles. Taylor says she hit the floor while Messer made his way downstairs to the kitchen to call 9-1-1.

All things considered, Taylor tells us Messer is doing in her words "fabulous" as he appeals his convictions for common assault and engaging in threatening behavior in the aftermath of the breakin.

What's The Future Saint John?

Saint John is getting noticed from the outside for the way it is creating a new services based economy built around technology and that's why it was chosen as one of the 7 most intelligent communities worldwide. That, from Lou Zacharilla, Co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum in New York City, who calls it a work in progress. 

Enterprise Saint John hosted a public forum over the weekend on what's the future Saint John. 

The Vice-President at U-N-B Saint John Dr. Robert McKinnon tells CHSJ News the University and education will become more and more important. 

The General Manager of Enterprise Saint John, Steve Carson says education will be the cornerstone.
 
Zacharilla tells us a renaissance is happening in Saint John and people are taking note.

Cadet Week Announced In Quispamsis

September 16th to 22nd is now "Cadet Week" in Quispamsis.

17-year-old Cadets Marissa Gillis & Brittany Patterson presenting and impressing Quispam council about the positive experiences and skills they've learned through the cadets. 

Cadet week's goal is to raise awareness, gather recruits and share what they do... which Petty Officer Brittany Patterson refers to as a "well kept secret".


Chief Marissa Gillis says the cadets have allowed her to go to Ireland, compete in national competitions and meet Prince Charles and Camilla.

They're holding a cadet recruiting night at 7pm Tuesday, September 25th at KVHS.

Quispamsis Is Moving Forward On Lift Station

Quispamsis isn't sitting still on their lift station.

Quispam Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ news the idea of them moving the station in 5 to 10 years is simply not true. Driscoll says they have agreed to move their lift station which, according to Rothesay council, has been leaking sewage into Rothesay brooks whenever it rains. Driscoll admits that lift stations do occasionally overflow in various areas across the province, and Quipamsis isn't immune to that.

Driscoll adds if Rothesay does not go forward with the retention pond, it would give Quispam more breathing room in moving the lift station, which could mean inserting a force main first then moving the station second.

Driscoll says Quispam is right on schedule, the design is 80% done and there's no reason to think they're not moving the lift station.

Earlier this month at Rothesay Council Mayor Bill Bishop said their council was writing a letter to Quispam addressing the lift station being moved immediately. Driscoll says he has yet to receive that letter.

Auction To Save A Friends Life

A family benefit auction is being held next weekend to help save a friends life.

42-year-old John Phillippe has a form of brain cancer that can only be stopped by a drug called Avastin, which costs $10,600 a month and isn't covered by the province or a medical plan.

Friend Janet Holt is gathering gift cards and items for the auction which, she says, is the only way friends and family know how to help him. Holt says one prize they have is a 7 day vacation and RV rental in Hampton. She says the drug has greatly helped John, who was partially paralyzed on one side and is now walking and talking.

The auction is taking place on Saturday, September 29th at the Aquarius Pub & Restaurant. Tickets are $20, a meal is served at 4:30, and the auction starts at 7:00pm.

Tickets can be purchased at Cox Electronics & Communication (843 Fairville Blvd) or by calling Janet Holt at 652-1889.

Missing Man's Body Found In River

The body of a missing man has been found in a car in the St. John River near Aroostook road.

43-year-old Robert Ernest Durost of Aroostook had been missing since Tuesday. RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team recovered his body in his vehicle at the bottom of the river yesterday.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, foul play is not suspected.

Q-Plex Pool Usage Up By 12.5%

Summer may be over, but we certainly took advantage of it.

Quispam Mayor Murray Driscoll tells CHSJ news usage of the Q-Plex pool went up from forty-four thousand users to almost fifty-thousand this summer, an increase of about 12.5%. To put that number in perspective, that's about three times the population of Quispamsis. He says the pool was also host to a very successful swim meet.

Driscoll adds he's happy they're providing a service for kids and families that offers plenty of exercise.

Global Protests Against Fracking

More than 100 protests against the natural gas drilling process known as fracking are planned around the world today, and organizers are using a simple message to draw people out and spur outrage.

The Global Frackdown website that's promoting the protests claims the process ``pollutes water and makes people sick.''

There is, however, disagreement among scientists about the risks.

The US Environmental Protection Agency and many state regulators contend that fracking can be done safely.

Green MP Elizabeth May will be speaking at an anti-fracking rally in front of the leg in Fredericton at noon today.

Protests are planned in cities that include Pittsburgh, New York, Paris and Madrid.

Teenager Pleads Guilty To Car Theft

A 16-year-old Wards Creek boy will be back in court Monday where police expect to lay more charges of car thefts and break and enters from incidents across Kings, Charlotte, and Saint John Counties.

RCMP say the teen appeared in Provincial Court in Saint John yesterday and pleaded guilty to theft of a pickup truck from a few weeks ago.

Corporal Pat Cole reminds people to keep any items and money in your car out of of sight and to lock your doors.

Walk The Fundy Trail & Fight Cancer

Rain or shine, people who've been affected by cancer will be taking part in the 13th annual Fundy Trail Cancer Walk today.

Proceeds from the walk goes towards cancer treatment centre at the Saint John Regional Hospital. 

Organizer Nancy Maynard tells CHSJ news the event started small and has since grown, with people from Greater Saint John and Fredericton participating. Maynard says the fundraiser was started by cancer survivors to recognize cancer and the people it affects.

Registration starts at 10:00 am until noon. There will also be a BBQ, entertainment, and a 50/50 draw.

The walk is at the Big Salmon River on the Fundy Trail Parkway.

Workplace Accident Sends Man To Hospital

A man is in hospital after a workplace accident in Saint John.

According to the Saint John Fire Department, the accident occurred just before noon at the Irving Pulp and Paper on Bayside Drive.
No other details have been released.

Regional To Open 7th Operating Room

This might make a dent in the waitlist for surgeries.....the Regional will open a new operating room this fall.

Health Minister Madeleine Dube says opening an additional operating room will improve surgical services by increasing access, decreasing wait-times and ensure teaching and training can continue.

Over 8,000 surgical procedures were completed at the Regional last year.

The new operating room is scheduled to open October 1st.

Take Back The Night Tonight

Take Back the Night is all about empowering women and helping them feel safe from sexual violence...and tonight all women are invited to participate in a candlelight vigil in King Square.

Organizer Sharon Amirault tells CHSJ News Saint John isn't the most dangerous city by any means, but women still need to be careful.

Survivors of sexual violence will speak and a video will be shown at the candlelight ceremony, which starts at 8. Everyone will then make their way to the Community Health Center for a reception.

Atlantic Roller Derby Championships This Weekend

It's not your mother' roller derby....the Atlantic Roller Derby Championships coming to town this weekend features some serious women athletes. Organizer Sherry Curry tells CHSJ News teams like the Razor Girls and Scarlet Swarm will face off all weekend at the LBR--and they're hoping for a good turnout.


Roller Derby is a relatively young sport in Atlantic Canada, but it's been growing in popularity among women elsewhere in Canada for many years. This is the first Atlantic Canadian tournament that's being held in Saint John.

NBers Could Get Coverage For Quitting Smoking

A whopping 20% of the population in New Brunswick smokes...and the provincial Lung Association is calling on the government to earmark some money in the budget to fix that.

NB Lung Association Barbara McKinnon tells CHSJ News every province except New Brunswick and PEI have support for smokers who are trying to quit, despite that we have higher rates of smoking.

The association wants to see the price of cigarettes go up by 30 cents a carton to help fund coverage for smoking cessation. It's estimated it would cost just half a million dollars annually.

Parrott Could Become "Lightning Rod For Dissent"

There's a lot of speculation about what's next for Fundy River Valley MLA Dr Jim Parrott after he was kicked out the caucus for criticising his own party on health care.

UPEI Political Science professor Dr. Don Desserud calls Parrott's ouster "yet another example of the colourful nature of New Brunswick politics." He tells CHSJ News Dr Parrott could now become a lightning rod for dissent against the government's policy toward medical services.

Desserud believes the Liberals would love to land Dr. Parrott who has also been very critical of past Liberal governments on health care. Desserud says he's an independent sort who may not be all that bothered sitting as an independent.

Grits Won't Welcome Parrott

Dr. Jim Parrott would not be welcomed into the Liberal fold now that he's persona non grata with the Conservative government.

Interim Leader Victor Boudreau says they would not take him because his views differ with Liberal values.
Boudreau tells CHSJ News the situation with Dr. Parrott flies in the face of David Alward's promises in the 2010 campaign to be open, transparent and to consult.

He says Dr. Parrott had to go to those lengths just to get his voice heard by his own leader.

Boudreau says many current Tory MLA's and longtime conservatives are unhappy with the Premier's current direction for government.

Van Rollover On West Side

One woman taken to hospital late yesterday afternoon after her van left Bay Street near Centracare and rolled over down an embankment into the water. 

The Environment Department was called in to check for any contamination.

Has The Bacchus Motorcycle Gang Moved East?

A concern from a man in East Saint John about the Bacchus Motorcycle Club relocating on Thomas Road near Simonds High has been passed on to City Manager Pat Woods by a member of Common Council. 

The city's bylaw enforcement officer will investigate whether it's true or not. 

The Bacchus vacated its clubhouse on Pitt Street after the shooting death of a man in mid July followed by an inspection by the city which cited several building code violations.

East Siders Have Their Say On City Services

The final ward meeting held last night on the east side with 50 per cent of the people who attended saying they're satisfied with the fire service.....47 per cent with policing.....43 per cent with their drinking water......44 per cent with garbage collection but only 19 per cent with the condition of roads.
 
Ward 4 Councillor Ray Strowbridge tells CHSJ News he wasn't surprised by any of the results but there's only so much money you can put into roads.


One woman suggested weekly garbage pickup in the summer when temperatures rise.

Strowbridge says most people want city services delivered in a different way but it's not clear what is mean't by that because there are no specifics.

Common Council Talks About Sensitive Financial Issue

Common Council meeting behind closed doors late yesterday afternoon on what was described as a sensitive financial issue with liability for the city but Mayor Mel Norton wouldn't confirm or deny it was about what to do next with the city's financially beleagurered pension plan. 

Thje Mayor telling reporters it would be inappropriate for him to comment about what happened during Committee of the Whole.

Ward 2 Councillor Susan Fullerton left the meeting not looking all that happy.