Quarterly Newsletter 3rd Edition

Sussex

Quarterly News Letter

Important Dates

Ice Seasons Ends

March 31st

Ball Hockey Registration

Closes April 1st

Holiday Hours

Town offices, closed

Easter MondayApril 1st

Victoria DayMay 20th.

Our Next Planning Advisory Comittee meeting is Wednesday, Mar13th at 4:30

Regular Council Meeting

Mar 18th 2024

Ball Hockey Registration

This program is for the kids in the area that love ball hockey. This is a great way to keep them active and social all while learning new skills and meeting new friends. Registration is currently open and closes April 1st. Once teams are made a round robin schedule will be sent out to all registered players.

www.sussexatplay.ca

Sussex

New Brunswick

Message from the Mayor

As we clean up from recent flooding events, I find it incredible to see neighbours helping neighbours and community organizations coming together to lend a hand. As devastating as these events are, it reminds me how proud I am of our thriving community. Everyone comes together in time of need which is why Sussex is called home for so many.

In the coming days, clean up will continue within our town and, as such, the town will have bins out to help with discarded items.

The weeks leading up to the spring season are always unpredictable so always remember to be ready for all weather event types with a 72hour supply of food, water, and essentials to help get you and your family by in the event of such an emergency.

Soon enough spring will be here, and we will all have our reasons to be out and about in our town. In doing so, let’s all continue to help our neighbours and recognize those volunteers and groups that help keep Sussex on the map as a great place to live. You can nominate volunteers to be apart of our annual volunteer reception by visiting www.sussex.ca.

On behalf of Sussex Council and myself, I extend heartfelt wishes for a quick clean up and a wonderful spring season to every family, large and small.

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

Event Sponsorship

Are you interested in sponsoring a family movie night or a music in the park event? This program depends on sponsors to run. We are currently accepting sponsorship for the 2024 Summer Entertainment Series.

Your sponsorship of a family event will be enjoyed by hundreds of locals.

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 screens inside the Sports Centre and on our website for the week(s) that apply. To sponsor one or more summer events call 506 432-4573 or email recreation@sussex.ca

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.

Sussex New Brunswick

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

6:00pm Protective Services Committee

Activities: Policing Services, Fire Services, Building Inspection, Emergency Measures, and Animal Control

Monday, March 11th, 2024

Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

7:00pm Works Committee

Activities: Streets, Water & Sewerage Utility, Solid Waste Management, Building Maintenance, River Control, Street Lighting, Building Inspection , and Parking

6:00pm Community Services Committee

Activities: Recreation Programming, Parks, Tourism, Civic Pride Events, Library, Beautification, Public Relation , and Facilities Management

7:00pm Economic Development and Long Range Planning Committee

Activities: Land Development, Residential, Commercial and Industrial Proposals, and Five Year Capital Improvement Plans.

Thursday March 14th, 2024 6:00pm Administration Committee

Activities: Finance, Contracts, By -laws, Municipal Plan & Zoning By -law, Industrial, and Community Development and Land Assembly, Insurance , and Auditor Services

Monday March 18th, 2024 6:30pm Committee of the Whole Meeting

7:00pm Council Meeting

Sussex

New Brunswick

Planning Advisory Committee

Our next Planning Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 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.

Sussex

New Brunswick 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.

March

Sussex

New Brunswick

Events

March 4

To have your events included in the next issue of the Sussex Newsletter please email all information to: recreation@ sussex.ca

April 25

Roller Skating Sussex Arena from 6:00-10:00pm Rentals are available

March Break Extended Skate 12:00 - 2:30 pm.

Bring the whole family for some skating fun.

March 8 May 6-10 May 11

Residential cleanup on your regular pick up day. This is an opportunity for all residents to clean up their yards, basements, attics, etc.

March Break Extended Skate 12:00 - 1:45 pm. Bring the whole family for some skating fun.

Community Clean Up 9:00 am to 12:00pm Meet out front of the arena. Register your group at www.sussex.ca

March

Last day for Student Summer Employment applications to be accepted, apply today

May

Mothers day

Dont forget to spoil mom and watch our facebook page as we will be sharing events happening in the area.

Sussex

New Brunswick

Events

Ball Hockey registraion closes 11:00pm.

No registrations will be accepted after this date.

Roller Skating Sussex Arena from 6:0010:00pm Rentals are available

Volunteer Nominations Closes

Visit www.sussex.ca to nominate a deserving volunteer today

June 1

Town Wide Yard Sale Takes place all over Sussex, please see the map to guide you all over town.Register at www.sussex.ca

The Park Memorial Program provides opportunities for applicants to donate a site furnishing or tree to beautify public spaces in memory of or dedication to an individual, significant historical event, or occasion.

New Brunswick Community Groups