Sussex December 2023
Quarterly News Letter Important Dates Santa Claus Parade Dec 9th 6:30 pm Christmas Lights Contest Closes Dec 17 Christmas Skate Dec 24 11:30 - 1:30 pm Holiday Hours for Town offices, closed Dec 25th, 26th and January 1st. Our next Planning Advisory Comittee meeting is Wednesday, December 13th at 4:30 Regular Council Meeting Dec 18th 2023
Winter Parking Restrictions
The Winter Parking Restriction begins December 1, 2023 and ends April 1, 2024. During these months, between the hours of Midnight (12:00am) and 7:00am of any day, NO PARKING is permitted on any street within Sussex to ensure safe and effective winter operations. Failure to comply may result in removal of the vehicle at owner’s expense. Help keep Sussex moving safely and efficiently this winter! Sussex thanks residents and visitors for their cooperation.
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Message from the Mayor As we approach our winter of 2023-2024, I find it incredible as I reflect on the first year of our thriving community. Time passes quickly when you’re part of such a vibrant and engaged town. Our events and opportunities have transformed Sussex into a year-round hub of experiences. We’ve carefully curated a variety of activities, ensuring there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a long-time resident or a new arrival. The weeks leading up to the holiday season are filled with excitement. Festive lights, community gatherings, and holiday programming are designed to bring joy to every corner of On behalf of Sussex Council and Sussex. Our downtown core, supported by myself, I extend heartfelt wishes for the dedicated Downtown Business Association, is ready to dazzle you with traditions and a wonderful holiday season to every family, large and small. May 2024 events that capture the spirit of the season. bring prosperity, joy, and fulfillment to all of you. As we begin our second year of amalgamation, I’m thrilled to see our community continue to grow and thrive. Our winter programming is set to unfold throughout December and into 2024, offering enriching experiences for everyone.
Marc Thorne Mayor of Sussex
Sussex New Brunswick Follow Us The best way to stay up to date on municipal events, programs, news and updates is to follow us on Facebook. Staff work hard to update the community in a timely manner on all important information. Visit us at Facebook.com/town of sussex or at our website at www.sussex.ca
Ice Sponsorship for the School Skating Program Are you interested in sponsoring ice time for the School Skating program? This program depends on sponsors to run. We are currently accepting sponsorship for the 2023-2024 ice season at the 8th Hussars Sports Centre. Your sponsorship of ice time will be enjoyed by hundreds of children. In return for your sponsorship, a thank you to your organization will appear on our LED display at the entrance to the Sports Center, on the screen inside the Sports Centre and on our website for the week(s) that apply. To sponsor one or more block of ice call 506 432-4573 or email recreation@sussex.ca
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Recreation Programs
Registration for our programs is open. To register or see what we have available
Visit www.sussexatplay.ca
8th Hussars Sports Centre To book ice, please contact 506 432-4573 or check the online schedule at: www.sussex.ca/places/8th-hussars-sports-centre/
Sussex New Brunswick Voyent-Alert! Staying connected with our residents is important and why Sussex is utilizing Voyent Alert as a tool to keep you informed! Through this alert system, we provide a range of notices that include both major emergency events such as flood risk notices, and day-to-day communications such as road maintenance and closures, water advisories, and other types of notices that are important to know as a community. These enriched alerts contain essential safety information, including outlined maps of affected areas, and direct routes to safety locations. Voyent Alert keeps you safe, alert, and informed of local events and disruptions that can reduce confusion and help you to make better, more informed decisions. With multiple notification options such as text, call, email, and app notification, you can choose to stay informed how you want to, when you want to.
Visit www.sussex.ca to sign up.
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Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
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Planning Advisory Committee Our next Planning Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13th at 4:30 in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall. The Planning Advisory Committee consists of members of Council and residents of our Community who meet monthly to review applications for variances to the Zoning By-law as well as to advise and make recommendations to Council on planning matters. The meetings are open to the public and applicants and residents are encouraged to attend.
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Building Permits & Dog Tags Small town, big growth! Sussex continues to see positive change and development! The steady growth shows promise for continued potential. So far this year, there have been permits issued valued at $6,837,506.00 for renovations, repairs, alterations, and additions to local properties, bettering our community! Are home renovation projects on your horizon? Property owners and residents looking to perform interior or exterior work, add fencing, a new heat pump, or add a shed to their property will require a permit. Having a building permit ensures the safety of the workers and residents by ensuring that your project meets the requirements of the National Building Code. The fee for a permit is $25.00 for the first $1000 of the estimated project cost, and then an additional $3 for every $1000 thereafter. Having pets as family members reflects a deep understanding of the emotional, social, and practical roles that pets play in our everyday lives. Having your pet licensed and wearing a tag is an important part of pet care and can help ensure their safety and well-being as well as the safety and well being of other pets in our community. Residents are encouraged to license their dogs and cats by March 31 of each calendar year, to ensure that information is current and correct in the event that a beloved furry friend needs to be reunited with their family. To register your cat or dog with the Town, you can visit Town Hall and show proof of current immunizations for distemper and rabies. The owners’ contact information, and the pets identifying features will also be requested. The fee for a dog that is altered (altered meaning Neutered/Spayed) is $11.00/yr, and non-altered dogs are $22.00/yr,. The fee for an altered cat is $6.00/yr, and non-altered is $12.00/yr. This fee includes a pet tag with a tag number unique to your pet. For more information call Town Office at (506) 432-4540, or refer to the Animal Control By-Law, By-Law #250-11 or Sussex Building By-Law, By-Law #151-23, located on our website Sussex.ca.
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Sussex Fire Department It’s one of the best times of the year and your Sussex Fire Department Career and Volunteer members wish you a wonderful holiday season. Here are a couple of ways you can be involved. Keep the Wreath Green – 2023 Fire Prevention Initiative. This December the wreath will return to the front of the fire station full of green lights. We need your help to keep it that way. By using best practices when it comes to lights, extension cords, Christmas trees and cooking safety, you can help minimize risk of an alarm or fire. A residential fire replaces a green light with a red light, so let’s all do our part to keep the WREATH GREEN! Hydrants - During the winter months, storms can produce large accumulations of snow that hide hydrants. With 430 hydrants within Wards 1 and 2, Sussex Fire Department is asking you to consider adopting a hydrant in your neighbourhood by clearing the snow around it (approximately 3 ft.). Volunteering your time in this way is a great way to serve and protect our community especially after large storms. Thank you for partnering with us as we serve and protect.
Sussex New Brunswick Events To have your events included in the next issue of the Sussex Newsletter please email all information to: sussex@recreation.ca
Dec 6 Please join us as we gather to honour victims we have lost too soon to Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence. Leonard’s Gate 5:30 PM
Dec 7 Old Tyme Christmas We will have horse drawn wagon rides, carolers, hot beverages, great holiday deals and old Saint Nick himself! 5:00 pm
Dec 23 Holiday Family Movie Featuring the 2022 released movie “The Grinch”. 8th Hussars Sports Centre Community room from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dec 24 Annual Holiday Skate Join us with special guest Santa Claus. 8th Hussars Sports Centre 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dec 27-31 Annual Dale Robinson Memorial Recreational Tournament Division: U11 U13 U15 U18 December 27-31, 8th Hussars Sports Centre.
Sussex New Brunswick Events Dec 9 Annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade starts at 6:30pm. This year’s theme is “Songs of Christmas”.
Dec 17 Christmas Lights Contest closes, register your home at www.sussex.ca for a chance to win a prize from Sobeys for the best lit-up home.
Dec 17-21 Its time to judge, all registered homes can be judged by visiting www.sussex.ca under events. Judges will be entered to win a prize as well
Dec 31 Annual New Years Eve Family Skate Join us for a skating party to help ring in the new year. 8th Hussars Sports Centre 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Jan 20-21 Annual Timbit Novice Jamboree U9 Division: Tier 1, Tier 2. 8th Hussars Sports Centre. Come cheer the kids on.
Jan 31 Volunteer Nominations Opens Visit www.sussex.ca to nominate a deserving volunteer today
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Community Groups
Call Mike at 435-0236 if you can volunteer at a kettle this season
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Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick
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