Rothesay
70 Hampton Road E2E 5L5 Rothesay, NB, Canada

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A virtual Public Presentation of the proposed Municipal Plan was held on Sept. 28 2020. The public is invited to forward comments & concerns by Nov. 27th to Mary Jane Banks, Town Clerk, 70 Hampton Road, Rothesay, NB E2E5L5 or email [email protected] https://www.rothesay.ca/municipal-plan-2020/

Public Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 today. The two cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows: one individual 50 to 59; and... one individual 70 to 79. Both of these cases are self-isolating and under investigation. The other case is an individual 30 to 39 in Zone 6 (Bathurst region) and is travel-related and is self-isolating. As active cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in our province and across the country, it is understandable that stress and anxiety are also increasing, said Health Minister Dorothy Shephard. It is important to know that you are not alone in feeling the way you do. I urge New Brunswickers to pay attention to how they are feeling, take the necessary steps to manage the stressors in your life, and to reach out and ask for help if you need it. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 453 and 352 have recovered. There have been seven deaths, and the number of active cases is 94 with one hospitalized case. As of today, 118,648 tests have been conducted. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV Today there are hundreds of New Brunswickers in self-isolation, doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. I am sure that very few of these people expected that this would happen to them, and even fewer made a plan for this eventuality. But everyone needs to be ready. Every New Brunswicker, in every region of our province, should have a plan for self-isolation in case they are directed to self-isolate. One household bubble In orange or red zones where a one-household bubble is required, the bubble can be extended to a caregiver or an immediate family member who requires mental, social and/or emotional support. For anyone living alone who needs mental health or other care support, a caregiver can be a formal or informal caregiver, such as a close friend or neighbour. This single household along with the caregiver or immediate family member needing support is permitted to go to restaurants and other venues such as church together. Exposure notifications Public Health follows a standard process when addressing instances where the public may have been exposed to a case of COVID-19. In cases where record-keeping is able to identify anyone who may have been exposed, officials contact these individuals directly and do not issue a separate announcement. In cases where officials cannot be certain of exactly who may have been exposed to the virus in a given location, Public Health issues an announcement to alert those who could have been affected and provide instructions. Public Health has identified potential public exposure to the virus at the following location in Zone 3: The Snooty Fox on Nov. 18 and 19 between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. (66 Regent St., Fredericton) On Nov. 25, Public Health identified a positive case in a traveller who may have been infectious on Nov. 19 while on the following flights: Air Canada Flight 178 from Edmonton to Toronto arrived at 5:58 a.m. Air Canada Flight 404 from Toronto to Montreal arrived at 10:16 a.m. Air Canada Flight 8902 from Montreal to Moncton arrived at 4:17 p.m. Individuals who travelled on these flights should self-monitor for symptoms. Should any COVID-19 symptoms develop, they are directed to self-isolate and take the self-assessment online or call 811 to arrange getting tested. Nova Scotia Public Health has confirmed community transmission in the Halifax area and have added more sites of potential exposure. New Brunswickers who have been in that area in the past few weeks are encouraged check the list of possible exposure sites, which is available online.

Rothesay Council will be holding a special Council meeting on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. for discussion/approval of the 2021 Rothesay Budgets. The agenda and public access details are available online at https://www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/agendas/

Public Health reported five new cases of COVID-19 today. The two cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are two people 20 to 29. The three cases in Zone 2 (Saint John... region) are as follows: two people 19 and under; and one individual 30 to 39. All cases are self-isolating and under investigation. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV By wearing a mask when in public, avoiding large gatherings and reducing your close contacts, you can break the chain of infections now spreading in our province and help return all regions of New Brunswick to the Yellow level of recovery, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 450 and 350 have recovered. There have been seven deaths, and the number of active cases is 93 with no hospitalized cases. As of today, 117,588 tests have been conducted. Update on schools and child care in Zone 2 On Monday, Nov. 23, positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at Lakefield Elementary School in Quispamsis and at Rothesay High School in Rothesay. The school communities have been notified. In addition, a positive case was confirmed at Little Blossoms Learning Centre in Quispamsis and the affected families have been notified. At this time, no student-to-student transmission has been determined in any schools. If you or a family member have been in close contact with these cases, you will be notified by Public Health for contact tracing. If you do not hear directly from Public Health, you have not been identified as a close contact. School staff will contact families directly regarding any potential changes to learning. Students in all Grade 7 classes of Hampton Middle School will learn from home throughout the remainder of the week and staff will communicate directly with families regarding any other potential changes to learning. Simonds High School and Harbour View High School in Saint John are open today. Unless families have been otherwise notified by school staff or Public Health, schools are open. The guidelines we put in place are designed to keep the education system open, even with a small number of cases, so that children could continue to learn safely even in the face of this pandemic, said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy. Our goal was to minimize risks and help support contact tracing for exactly this kind of scenario. If we must move schools online, for safety reasons, we will not hesitate to do it. But we have established a system that is based on triggers and the advice of Public Health. Exposure notifications Public Health follows a standard process when addressing instances where the public may have been exposed to a case of COVID-19. In cases where record-keeping is able to identify anyone who may have been exposed, officials contact these individuals directly and do not issue a separate announcement. In cases where officials cannot be certain of exactly who may have been exposed to the virus in a given location, Public Health issues an announcement to alert those who could have been affected and provide instructions. Public Health has identified potential public exposures to the virus at the following location in Zone 1: RD Maclean Co. Ltd., on Nov. 16, 17 and 18 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (200 St. George Street, Moncton). GoodLife Fitness, on Nov. 21 between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. (555 Dieppe Blvd., Dieppe). Nova Scotia Public Health has confirmed community transmission in the Halifax area. New Brunswickers who have been in that area in the past few weeks should check the list of possible exposure sites, which is available online.

Public Heath reported nine new cases of COVID-19 today. The five cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows: three people 20 to 29;... one individual 30 to 39; and, one individual 40 to 49. The two cases in Zone 2 (Saint John region) are as follows: one individual 20 to 29; and, one individual 30 to 39 The other two cases consist of one individual 30 to 39 in Zone 3 (Fredericton region) and another individual 50 to 59 in Zone 6 (Bathurst region). All nine cases are self-isolating and under investigation. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 388 and 342 have recovered. There have been six deaths, and the number of active cases is 40 with no hospitalized cases. As of today, 111,716 tests have been conducted. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV We have seen additional cases here in New Brunswick, across Canada and globally, therefore, we must all act like we have the virus and implement evidence-based measures such as limiting our number of close contacts, physical distancing, wearing your mask, staying home if you are sick and getting tested even if you have mild symptoms, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. Exposure notification Public Health has identified a positive case in a traveller who may have been infectious on Nov. 15 while on the following flights: Air Canada Flight 8954 from Winnipeg to Toronto arrived at 8:16 p.m. Air Canada Flight 8918 from Toronto to Moncton arrived at 11:43 p.m. Individuals who travelled on these flights should self-monitor for symptoms for 14 days after the flight. Should any COVID-19 symptoms develop, they are directed to self-isolate and take the self-assessment online or to call 811 to get tested. https://www2.gnb.ca//en/news/news_release.2020.11.0615.html

The 2021 Rothesay budget was presented on Monday, November 16 details can be found here: http://ow.ly/w35850CnSR8 Residents are invited to submit written comments to [email protected] until Tuesday, November 24 at 12 noon. Comments received will be forwarded to the Finance Committee. Final budget approval is expected at a special Council meeting on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

The public is invited to forward comments & concerns on the proposed Municipal Plan by 4:30pm on November 27th. For more information on the proposed Plan or to view the virtual presentation and slide show, please check: https://www.rothesay.ca/municipal-plan-2020/

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Traffic at the intersection of College Hill Road and Rothesay Road is reduced to ONE lane with traffic signals. Expect traffic delays. PLEASE USE caution as the lane is narrow due to concrete barriers around an open excavation. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to AVOID the area until Wednesday, November 25th 2020. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Attention: Hillside Trail Users Construction has started on the installation of a waterline to Rothesay Netherwood School. Trail users are urged to use caution as there may be construction equipment on the Trail over the next few weeks. Users are also reminded that all pets are to be on leash while on the Hillside Trail. Thank you for your patience and understanding as the Town continues to improve its municipal infrastructure.

UPDATE: A virtual (online) Public Presentation to inform residents of the proposed Municipal Plan By-law 1-20 will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please visit: https://www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/by-law-notices-hearings/

COVID-19 update: There are 0 new cases today. There is 1 active case. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

Its Big Brothers Big Sisters Day! Stand with us in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John as we raise our voices to empower young people across Canada. We are #BiggerTogether. https://saintjohn.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force has set up an online Traffic Complaint Form through their website. You can find a quick link on our websites main page (www.rothesay.ca) that will take you directly to their form. You can still contact the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force at 847-6300 for a non-emergency or 911 for an emergency.

COVID-19 update: There are 0 new cases today. There are 3 active cases. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

Join UNB CELLab for their free online Zoomers on the Go Exercise Program for those who are 50 years old or more. Enjoy the peer-led exercise class from the comfort of your own home starting on September 21st, 2020. Registration is open, call 506-458-7034 or email [email protected]!

Rothesay Council will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13th. PLEASE NOTE: during the pandemic, the meeting will be at 4:00 pm and held by electronic means. The agenda and public access details are available online at https://www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/agendas/

We are pleased to announce the 2020 Through the Lens Photo Contest Winner is: Lisa Richard! Her photograph of boats at Renforth Wharf with the beautiful colours of the sunset on the Kennebecasis River received a total of 77 likes! Lisa Richard was recognized at the September 14th Council meeting. Congratulations Lisa! https://www.rothesay.ca//2020_ThroughtheLens_WinnerAnnounc

Town crews will be taking water meter readings this week. Please make sure your sensors are accessible. Thank you for your cooperation!

Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 today. The new case is an individual between 20 and 29 in Zone 1 (Moncton region). The case is travel related an...d the individual is self-isolating. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 194 and 189 have recovered. There have been two deaths and there are three active cases. As of today, 66,687 tests have been conducted. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

Rothesay Council will hold its next regular meeting today at 4:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: during the pandemic, the meeting will be at 4:00 pm and held by electronic means. The agenda and public access details are available online at: https://www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/agendas/

Update: The Rothesay Operations Department will be conducting the annual sewer flushing program, now starting tentatively on September 16th and continuing until approximately October 5th. Please visit our website to see if your street or neighborhood will be affected and for more details: https://www.rothesay.ca/operat/2020-sewer-flushing-program/

Rothesay Town Hall is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 848-6600 during business hours to schedule an appointment or send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and understanding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 update: There are 0 new cases today. There are 2 active cases. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

The Rothesay Operations Department will be conducting the annual sewer flushing program starting tentatively on September 14th and continuing until approximately October 2nd. Please visit our website to see if your street or neighborhood will be affected and for more details: https://www.rothesay.ca/operat/2020-sewer-flushing-program/

Rothesay flags are being flown at half-mast this weekend for the Firefighters National Memorial Day, which is on Sunday, September 13th. Firefighters National Memorial Day is a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep our communities safe and to honour the memory of the firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty.

Rothesay Council will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, September 14th. PLEASE NOTE: during the pandemic, the meeting will be at 4:00 pm and held by electronic means. The agenda and public access details are available online at https://www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/agendas/

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REMINDER FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION NEXT WEEK: Fundy Regional Service Commission NO longer collects soft plastics in recycling. That includes grocery bags, bread bags, produce bags, Ziploc bags, and plastic wrap from items like paper towel. They DO want hard plastic containers with the recycling number of 1, 2 or 5. Think bottles, tubs and jugs. Print a new recycling list: https://www.fundyrecycles.com//FRSC-Compost-Recycle-List-t

Public Health reported one new case of COVID-19 today. The individual is a New Brunswick resident from Zone 4 (Edmundston region) who was staying in Quebec prio...r to the onset of symptoms, tested in that province and will remain there until recovered. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 193 and 188 have recovered. There have been two deaths and there are three active cases. As of today, 65,169 tests have been conducted. Details on cases and testing can be found on the GNB website. Mobile and most browsers: bit.ly/2BmLpeD IE users: bit.ly/2VsD1RV

The draft Rothesay Municipal Plan (2020-2030) is publicly available on the Town website at https://www.rothesay.ca/municipal-plan-2020/. Rothesay Council will consider scheduling a Public Presentation (Section 25, Community Planning Act) at the September 14, 2020 Council Meeting (start time 4:00 p.m. via video conference).

Join the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswicks Forget-Me-Not Rock Challenge to raise awareness of #WorldAlzheimersMonth. Until the end of September, keep an eye out for their painted rocks or paint and hide your own. To enter, take a selfie or photo of your rock, post it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, and tag @AlzheimerNB for your chance to win a pair of forget-me-not socks until September 25th! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R4jNTojOCo&t=1s

School is back in session! Please use extra caution and slow down in school zones. Remember to STOP when a school bus has its red lights flashing and to remind children to look both ways before crossing the street. Happy First Day of School to all students and teachers!

Rothesay Town Hall will be closed today for Labour Day. 24/7 service is available by calling 848-6600.

Are you feeling lonely or isolated at this time due to COVID-19? Please reach out to the Canadian Red Cross. Their Friendly Calls program is available across Atlantic Canada to provide regular, pre-scheduled calls to individuals who are feeling isolated due to the pandemic. The service is provided as a routine safety check and to reduce loneliness. This service is available to everyone over the age of 19. If you or a loved one are feeling isolated or lonely due to COVID-19, contact them at 1-833-729-0144 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. AST to register.

Attention Dog Owners: Please remember dogs MUST be on a leash at all times when on public property (any property that is not privately owned by you). This includes ALL Town Trails. Remember that picking up after your dog is considerate and is the law. https://www.rothesay.ca/attention-dog-owners/

Voting is now closed for the 7th Annual Through the Lens Photo Contest. Thank you for participating and stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!

When students return to school next week, things will look much different. This includes changes in traffic patterns such as delays and congestion. Please remain vigilant and watch for school buses with thier red lights flashing. #AnglophoneSouth #KRPFTraffic