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Multicultural Cooking Classes!

Starting with our talented volunteer teacher – Alda Jarvis!

Multicultural Cooking Classes Registration Link

Tonight the Town of Carbonear Council proclaimed May 1st, 2024 as World Maternal Mental Health Day.

28% of mothers in Newfoundland and Labrador will experience a significant mood disorder during and after pregnancy, possibly leading to a more severe mental illness.

The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador has been created to improve the care provided to birthing persons and their families.

The Carbonear General Hospital – NLHS Rural Eastern Zone Team are hosting the 3rd Annual Flora’s Walk on Saturday, May 4th at the George W. Earle Promenade.

Portion of Flora’s Walk donations from this event will help Carbonear General Hospital – NLHS Rural Eastern Zone Team continue to provide its Perinatal Mental Health Pathway, which is the first of its kind in the province!

For donation information, please follow this link:

https://floraswalk.ca/nlhsruraleasternzoneteam

Town of Carbonear Regular Agenda April 24

The Town of Carbonear Council Meeting will take place today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

Congratulations to CAO Cynthia Davis on receiving a Professional Municipal Administrators (PMA) 2024 Long Service Award (30 years) in recognition of her service and contribution to municipal government at the PMA Conference last week!

From PMA:

“The unwavering dedication and loyalty to your respective municipalities does not go unnoticed. Each of you are an integral part of your community’s success, and should be proud of all the excellent work you’ve done.”

Thank you & Congratulations Cynthia!

Town of Carbonear Volunteer Appreciation Reception 2024

Thank you to the many folks who attended the Volunteer Appreciation Reception last night.

Thank you to each and every volunteer in our community -we appreciate your commitment and contribution to our community!

#EveryMomentMatters

Happy 9th Anniversary The Painted Mango Decor & Gifts

The Town of Carbonear Council Meeting will take place today, Wednesday, April 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

Please Note:
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, April 22, 2024 in observance of St. George’s Day.

The Town office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

National Volunteer Week is April 14th to the 20th.

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is “Every Moment Matters”. The theme highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever.

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 we will host a Volunteer Appreciation Reception to recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our Town!

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

NOTICE: WATER MAIN REPAIR AND TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Burnt Head Road.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

The flags in front of the Conception Bay Regional Community Centre have been lowered to half mast to mark the passing of our retired Public Works Department employee, Edison (Ted) Oates.

We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Football/Soccer Field Closed for maintenance and overseeding.

Re-open May 27, 2024

We kindly ask that you refrain from using the field at this time.

The Municipal Assessment Agency Inc. has a new animated video, “Understanding Property Assessments & Property Taxes in Newfoundland and Labrador”. The video and more information is available on their website www.maa.ca.

Did you know the Municipal Assessment Agency Inc. is responsible for assessing more than 210,000 properties in Newfoundland and Labrador.

https://youtu.be/IlpQ_AAKbEY

A revised 2024 Collection Calendar for Carbonear and area, including Victoria comes into effect May 13. The new schedule is being mailed to customers and is available on our website at the following link:https://easternregionalserviceboard.com/uploads/CARBONEAR-AND-AREA-2024-Revised-5-Apr-2024.pdf

During the Regular Council Meeting last night, Tuesday, April 09, 2024; April 15th was proclaimed National American Sign Language Day.

It has been 206 years since Tuesday, April 15, 1817 since the first school for the Deaf was opened in Hartford Connecticut.

Statistics show that 357,000 of Canadians are Deaf while 3.21 Million are Hard of Hearing. That’s 1 out of every 25 Canadians will be either Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

1. Regular Agenda April 9

The Town of Carbonear Council Meeting will take place today, Tuesday, April 09, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

We are hiring for Summer Student positions in Recreation and Tourism departments! (Pending funding approval)

Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024 (by 4:30 p.m.)

For Tourism/Event Ambassador positions:

Email: [email protected]

Or

Drop off resumes to the Town Office (256 Water Street) Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Or by mail:

Tourism Summer Student Positions

Town of Carbonear

P.O Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5

Recreation Department summer positions:

To apply:

Email: [email protected]

OR

Drop off resumes to the Carbonear Swimming Pool, 63 Valley Road, Carbonear Attn: Rob Button

Or

Mail resumes:

Town of Carbonear

Attn: Rob Button

P.O Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5

PLEASE NOTE: These are summer student employment positions.

WE ARE HIRING!
Summer Student Employment Opportunity

Trails and Community Garden Ambassador
35hr/week for 10 weeks

Job description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for communicating & engaging with Nell’s Trail & Davis Earle Trail visitors regarding the natural area trails. Additionally, with the Community Garden participants regarding & the Town composting project.

Assist with the maintenance of visitor access points of the trail network, including identifying locations for information signage & storyboards.

Plan, promote & host education sessions covering gardening & composting topics

Candidates must be:

(i) between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive)
(ii) a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person as
defined by immigration and Refugee Protection Act
(iii) legally entitled to work in Canada

Submit resume & cover letter outlining relevant skills & experience to:

Email: [email protected]
OR
drop off resume between 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday,
Town Council Office, 256 Water Street, Carbonear

Position provided through funding approved
from the CPRA 2024 Green Jobs Initiative.

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Gladstone Road.

Gladstone Road will be closed to thru traffic.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

National Volunteer Week is April 14th to the 20th.

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is “Every Moment Matters”. The theme highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution they make at a moment when we need support more than ever.

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 we will host a Volunteer Appreciation Reception to recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our Town!

#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters

Notice from Eastern Regional Service Board:

Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) will no longer collect waste from refrigerators, freezers, or other household appliances being used as garbage boxes.

Waste will continue to be collected from acceptable garbage boxes as long as the garbage boxes are of standard wooden or other durable store-bought design.

Town of Carbonear Solid Waste Disposal Regulations

7 (a) (ii) no person shall utilize refrigerators, freezers and or other appliances and or oil tanks for storage of garbage;

PUBLIC NOTICE

Discretionary Use

The Town of Carbonear is in receipt of an application to operate a Hair Salon, from 1 Lemarchant Street. This application is being considered as a discretionary use in a Residential Medium Density Zone. For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected].

Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement, including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than

2pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024.

PDF can be found here: 1 Lemarchant Street

Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Carbonear P. O. Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5
Tel: 596-3831 Fax: 596-5021 E-mail: [email protected]

TOC Special Council Meeting Agenda Wed April 03 2024

The Town of Carbonear Recreation Master Plan (2023-2033)

“The Carbonear Town Council endeavors to provide residents with the best recreation services possible. It has undertaken this Recreation Master Plan to allow it to strategically manage the direction of all parks and recreation services for the next 10 years, 2023-20433. The Master Plan provides a clear action plan to guide and direct the Municipality in the development and operation of future recreation facilities and opportunities.”

The Recreation Master Plan 2023 document can be found here: TRACT – TOC Recreation Master Plan

NOTICE:

Town of Carbonear Special Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 03, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The public is invited to attend the meeting in-person at the Council Chambers, Conception Bay Regional Community Centre, 256 Water Street

This meeting will not be live-streamed.

Development Application Variance Request

67-73 Earle’s Lane

March 27, 2024

A request has been submitted requesting permission to vary the minimum rear yard requirements from 9 m to 8.40 m. The Town can consider a variance that does not exceed 10% of the standards in the Development Regulations.

Information regarding the proposed variance request can be made to the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected].

If you have objections or representations concerning variance advertisement, they must be received in writing in the form of a signed statement, including your name and street address to the Town Office at P.O. Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5 or by email to [email protected] no later than April 11, 2024 @ 2 pm. If you have any questions, please contact the Town at 709-596-3831 or by email to [email protected].

In accordance with the Town’s policy, neighbouring properties are notified in writing by the Town of requests for variances to the development regulations.

PDF can be found here:67-73 Earles Lane

Discretionary Use 33 Crowdy Street
3/27/2024

A development application has been received to construct a 4 Unit Housing Complex at 33 Crowdy Street. This application is being considered as a discretionary use in a Residential Medium Density Zone.

For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected].

Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement, including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than 2pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024

PDF can be found here: Discretionary Notice 33 Crowdy Street

Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Carbonear
P. O. Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5
Tel: 596-3831 Fax: 596-5021 E-mail: [email protected]

2024 marks the 75^th year of the province’s Confederation with Canada. Newfoundland and Labrador’s entered into Canada on April 1, 1949.

The Town of Carbonear will keep our 75 at the Pergola Park on display for the year of 2024 to commemorate this celebration!

The Town of Carbonear is in receipt of an application to operate a child care business from 11 Quarter’s Lane. This application is being considered as a Discretionary Use in Residential Medium Density Zone. For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected]

Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement, including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than 2 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024 to

Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Carbonear
P.O Box 999, Carbonear, NL A1Y 1C5
Tel: (709) 596-3831 Fax: (709) 596-5021
or Email: [email protected]

Town of Carbonear Discretionary Use 11 Quarter’s Lane (002)

Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, so ROCK YOUR SOCKS!

This year the theme is #EndTheStereotypes

Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, we raise awareness about all the things people with Down Syndrome CAN do!

Let’s see your pics of you rocking your socks!

NOTICE from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) regarding interim waste collection schedule.

Please find below an interim schedule for garbage and recycling collection in Carbonear and Area— this interim schedule will be in effect April 2 – May 10, 2024.

A revised calendar for the remainder of 2024 will be announced by April 30 as part of a new collection contract for our area.

Until then, please note that the only change will see Thursday collection for west of Bemisters Hill to Pondside Road and sideroads off Pondside Road, move to Tuesdays.

A reminder to residents, please sign up for alerts from Eastern Regional Service Board on Voyent Alert! http://register.voyent-alert.com.

NOTICE: Water leak repair and Traffic Advisory

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Adelaide Street (near Water Street).

Adelaide Street will be closed to traffic from Water Street to the intersection of St. Clare Avenue & Adelaide Street. Detours will be in place.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

The consultant contracted with completing the new Municipal Plan and Development Regulations have released the first public DRAFT of the new Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.

“We are pleased to announce the release of the first public drafts of the new Municipal Plan and Development Regulations. Please take some time to review the documents, and join us for the public meeting on March 21st.”

Three documents are available at https://www.carbonearplan.ca/

1) DRAFT Municipal Plan

2) DRAFT Development Regulations

3) Summary of Changes – Existing Documents to 2024.03.15 Drafts

Join the project team on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers (256 Water Street) to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share your feedback. This meeting will also be live-streamed and shared on the Town of Carbonear YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@TownCarbonear/streams) for those who are unable to join in person.

The Town of Carbonear Office will be closed on Monday, March 18, 2024 and will re-open for regular hours at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Patrick Street.

Patrick Street will be closed to traffic with a detour via Rocky Lane and St. Clare Avenue.

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.
Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

The agenda can be found here: Regular Agenda March 12

The Town of Carbonear Council Meeting will take place today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

Public Notice: Discretionary Use

The Town has received a request to approve a total floor area of an accessory building in a residential medium density zone from the maximum of 50 m² to 102.7 m² and to vary the height of the two storey accessory building from 6.1m to 6.7m at 35 Hoyles Road. Council has the discretion to approve a greater floor area where the lot coverage does not exceed 7% and the property has at least 1400 m² of land. For further information on the application, please contact the Town Office at 709-596-3831 or by emailing [email protected]. Anyone with objections or representations must provide a signed written statement, including your name and street address to the Town of Carbonear no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, by mail to:
Ms. Cynthia Davis, Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Carbonear
P.O Box 999, Carbonear NL, A1Y 1C5;
Tel: (709) 596-3831 Fax: (709) 596-5021
or Email: [email protected]

1. Regular Agenda February 27

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) regarding changes to recycling collection

Eastern Regional Service Board has notified the Town of Carbonear of an upcoming change in the recycling collection schedule for the Town. Effective the week starting Monday, March 4, 2024, the Recycling Collection schedule will change. On the previous schedule, the recycling collection was scheduled for March 6-8^th. This collection will now take place March 13-15 and bi-weekly from thereon (as indicated in the graphic below).

An interim schedule has been included below as a graphic.

Residents will receive an updated schedule from Eastern Regional Service Board in the coming weeks. Once the new 2024 Collection Calendar is provided to the Town of Carbonear, we will also place it on our website, share it on our social media and have paper copies available at the front desk in the Town office (open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. )

Starting today, Friday, February 16th, 2024 up to and including Wednesday, February 21, 2024 the Town office will be closed for lunch from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

If you have a municipal emergency during this hour, you can call 709-596-3831 EXT 234

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board regarding waste collection scheduled for today, Thursday, February 15, 2024.

CARBONEAR AND AREA— Collection scheduled for today (Thur. Feb 15) in your area is postponed due to weather and road conditions.

1. Regular Agenda February 13

NLIS 2

Justice and Public Safety

Transportation and Infrastructure

February 13, 2024

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated

The Provincial Government is monitoring forecast information on a weather system that is anticipated to affect many regions of the province over the coming days (February 14-16).

Heavy snowfall with blowing snow, including impacts from storm surge, are forecast to begin early tomorrow morning (Wednesday, February 14) and will persist over the following days. Strong winds will combine with fresh snowfall to create poor visibility at times in heavy and blowing snow on the Avalon, Bonavista and Burin Peninsulas as well as the northeast coast.

The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is currently activated to Level 1 – Enhanced Monitoring. While no action is required from emergency management partners at this time, they are asked to continue monitoring for updates and forecast information.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the Environment Canada forecast for the most up-to-date information.

Snow plows and ice control crews will be active during the weather event, however visibility will be reduced leading to unsafe driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive to conditions, and to check NL 511 via the mobile app, https://511nl.ca/ or call 511 for driving conditions in your area.

Municipalities and local service districts should ensure appropriate provisions are made for the delivery of services during severe weather events.

Visit https://www.gov.nl.ca/beprepared/ for more information on emergency preparedness, including how to prepare for a blizzard-like conditions.

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel or space is available in the Council Chambers

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

The week from February 11th to 17th, 2024 is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.

Every day teachers and school staff positively impact the lives of students. We recognize the dedication and contribution of teachers and school staff to the students and our community.

Thank you!

CNIB continuously strives to educate and challenge barriers experienced by folks that are blind or partially sighted. From February 5th-11th, CNIB are celebrating White Cane Week, where they aim to create awareness on the white cane.

For additional resources or information, please do not hesitate to contact the CNIB Newfoundland and Labrador office. They can be reached at 709-754-1180 or [email protected]

White Cane Fact Sheet_

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Water Street (intersection of Sutton’s Hill and Water Street)

Detour on Water Street will be in place at Coles Lane and Sutton’s Hill.

Residents in the area of Water Street from Burnt Head Road to Coles Lane may experience water service
interruptions while the repair work is being completed.
Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Bronze Medallion course is starting soon. Register online now https://app.univerusrec.com/carbonearrecreationpub/index.asp

When seconds count, your hydrant matters!

If there is a fire hydrant near your home, do your part to keep it accessible this winter:

Clear a path from the hydrant to the street

Remove snow and ice

Clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work (about 3 feet)

Thank you for your cooperation!

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Notice from the Carbonear Public Library:

The Carbonear Public Library will have a delayed opening. Library will be open at 12 noon.

Storytime will not go ahead this morning.

Rinks will be Closed on Monday, January 29, 2024 & Tuesday, January 30, 2024 due to Weather and Maintenance.

Due to the weather and road conditions, the public swim tonight at 7:00pm will be cancelled

Winter Storm Warning issued by Environment Canada

https://www.canada.ca/…/public/criteria-alerts.html…

The Regular Council Meeting Agenda can be found here:

1. Regular Agenda January 23

Meteorologists are warning of an arctic air mass with colder than normal temperatures anticipated this week. Latest forecast indicated a wind chill minus 9 this evening and minus 29 overnight. Risk of frostbite.

These colder temperatures can increase the possibility of frozen or broken water lines. The Town of Carbonear would like to remind all homeowners that it is their responsibility to take necessary precautions to ensure water lines on their property do not freeze, including taking such actions as leaving a tap running until the cold temperatures pass.

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCajwqy0ANGcBDSYaFsxBUow

From our friends at CNA Carbonear campus:

Hey CNA family and friends! We’ve got some fantastic news to share that’s going to make finding the perfect spot to call home a whole lot easier for our hardworking students!

Meet our new partner: SpacesShared! We’re happy to announce that CNA has teamed up with SpacesShared in a game-changing partnership aimed at making your student housing hunt a breeze!

Here’s the scoop:

SpacesShared is an innovative online service that’s all about connecting students in need of a cozy corner to study and sleep with our lovely local seniors who have spare rooms ready to welcome you. It’s a win-win – affordable spaces for you and some wonderful company for them!

Why is this a big deal?

With the tricky housing market and soaring rents, SpacesShared is zipping into Newfoundland and Labrador, joining our quest to ensure YOU have a fantastic place to call your own during your educational journey.

Embrace the Benefits:

– AFFORDABLE digs in a friendly home – MEANINGFUL connections with the community

– YOUR peace of mind: secure and vetted housing

Looking for a room? Want to list your space? It’s easy – just hop on SpacesShared’s website, and let’s make magic happen together! Read more at www.cna.nl.ca

Have an event/activity you would like featured on the schedule of events for the 2024 Carbonear Winter Carnival? Send us a message or email the town at [email protected]

The Special Events Committee is currently working toward creating a schedule of events for the 2024 Winter Carnival so please stay tuned for more details!

Happy 4th Anniversary Krysta Powell RMT!

Krysta Powell RMT
27 Goff Ave, Carbonear, NL, Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
1 709-315-9625

[email protected]

krystapowellrmt.noterro.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057236065310

NOTICE

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Noon Swim at 11:30am – 1:20pm and Water Aerobics at 1:30pm – 2:15pm will be cancelled for today, January 15th, 2024.

Lessons, will be going ahead as scheduled.

We apologize for any inconvenience

Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) is excited to announce that you can now get service updates by registering with them. To register, visit their website https://easternregionalserviceboard.com/ or go to http://register.voyent-alert.com

Curbside garbage and recycling collection services for the Town of Carbonear are operated by the Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB).

For inquiries about waste collection and recycling or to report a missed collection, please contact:

Eastern Regional Service Board

Tel: 709-579-7960

Email: [email protected]

Christmas Tree Collection

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

Friday, January 19, 2024

Residents are asked to please contact the Town office at 596-3831 and provide your name and civic address for collection.
Deadline: 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Note:

Trees are to be placed curbside by 8 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024.
Natural Christmas trees will be collected only. (Not artificial)
All tinsel, decorations, wire, lights, and stands must be removed.
Christmas trees set out in plastic bags will not be collected.

t’s that time of year again!!

Help Carbonear Celebrate all the great accomplishments of our athletes in 2023!!

Get those Nominations in today. Deadline for submissions: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 4 p.m.

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board

West portion of Pondside Road, Leslie Street, French’s Road, Whitely Drive, Carlsons Place, Dwyers Lane and Woodwynd Heights, that were not collected last week will be collected today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

The Agenda can be found here:

1. Regular Agenda January 9 2024 (1)

Adult Lesson are starting this Sunday. Registration is opened now.

Register online at https://app.univerusrec.com/carbonearrecreationpub/index.asp

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board

Side roads off Pondside Road that were not collected last week will be collected today, January 9, 2024.

The Town of Carbonear Regular Council Meeting is today, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting will be live streamed on the Town of Carbonear YouTube Channel

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Message from the Town of Carbonear

The Town of Carbonear apologize for the inconvenience to residents over the holiday season regarding issues with waste collection. Town Council and staff continue to communicate with the Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) concerning the collection issues. We understand that residents are frustrated and we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for your continued patience and cooperation during these waste collection delays.

We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Again, we offer our sincerest apologies for the inconvenience residents have experienced with waste collection

Waste Collection Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB)

If you are in the areas noted below and your waste is not collected by 4:30 p.m. today, Friday, January 05, 2024, please remove from curbside and place out for collection tomorrow.

Area 2 (west of Bemisters Hill to Pondside Road and side roads off Pondside Road) not collected on Thursday, January 4, 2024

Area 3 (south of and including London Road, Forest Road) scheduled to be collected on Friday, January 5, 2024.

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Waste Collection Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB)

Waste collection for Area 2 on Pondside and the roads off Pondside was not collected yesterday (Thursday, January 4, 2024). Contractor will complete that area and move on to Area 3 this morning (Friday, January 5, 2024).

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB)

Collections from Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 will take place on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, respectively. Up to 12 bags will be collected from each property.

Waste collection regularly scheduled for Wednesday, January 03, 2023 will go ahead.

ERSB is providing a grace period to help customers who have not yet started using clear bags. For a limited time, ERSB will collect household waste placed out in black garbage bags along with clear bags.

Recycling collection will take place this week (for missed collection last week). Recycling collection scheduled next week will go ahead.

Collections from Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 will take place on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, respectively. Up to 12 bags will be collected from each property.

Lesson Registration for the first set of 2024. Starts on January 2nd. Click on the link to register online

https://app.univerusrec.com/carbonearrecreationpub/index.asp

The Telegram

Ukrainian family restores historic timepiece in Carbonear

The clock at the Old Post Office building in Carbonear which has been out of service for over 20 years, was fixed in under three hours.

See our X link here: https://twitter.com/StJohnsTel…/status/1740310110738526401

Waste collection postponed on Wednesday, December 27^th for Carbonear will be collected on Saturday, December. 30.

Garbage collection scheduled for tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 29) will be delayed. A new collection date will be announced.

This is for garbage only. Recycling collection will move to next week.

We have not been informed of new collection dates for collection regularly scheduled for December 28 and December 29 by Eastern Regional Service Board. Once we receive new collection dates we will inform you immediately.

Celebrate the holiday season by donating joy!

When you donate blood this holiday season, you will make all the difference for patients in Newfoundland & Labrador.

Carbonear Community Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus

18 Adelaide Street, Carbonear

Thursday, December 28

12:30 to 3 p.m. & 4:30 to 8 p.m.

CNA Carbonear Campus:

French Conversation Beginner Level 1 and Level 2 is coming to Carbonear campus and is FREE to participants.

College of the North Atlantic’s Customized and Continuous Learning (CCL) department will provide French Conversation Beginner Level 1 and Level 2 at CNA campuses across Newfoundland and Labrador. These courses are free of charge with financial assistance provided through the Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Minority-Language Education and Second Official-Language Instruction. If you are interested in this learning opportunity to gain French language speaking and listening skills in a conversational setting, please contact Charissa McHugh – CNA Carbonear Student Services [email protected] or call (709) 596-8920.

French Conversation Beginner Level 1 (20 hours)

Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

Classes are from January 16th – February 15th, 2024

Registration Deadline for French Conversation Beginner Level 1: January 15th, 2024

French Conversation Beginner Level 2 (20 hours)

Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

Classes are from February 20th – March 21st, 2024

Registration Deadline for French Conversation Beginner Level 2: February 19th, 2024

*Students interested in registering for Beginner Level 2 will need to complete an assessment tool to ensure they meet the qualifications for entry into the course*

Each course offering is 10 weeks.

Update from Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) regarding waste collection

Collections that were scheduled for Friday, December 22nd are being collected today, Wednesday, December 27th.

Waste collection regularly scheduled for Wednesday (today, December 27) in Carbonear are being rescheduled. Once ERSB notifies the Town of new date, we will send out to residents.

Town of Carbonear Newsletter December 2023

DAY 9

These last few days before Christmas are often hectic and stressful as people prepare to celebrate the season with family and friends. A reminder that some may not be celebrating this season for a
variety of reasons.

In your travels today and during the season, be kind to everyone you meet.

Kindness is always appreciated and doesn’t cost a thing!

Town crew are currently repairing a water main leak on Connolly’s Hill .

Residents in the area may experience water service interruptions while the repair work is being completed.

Local traffic only in area of work being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

Town crew are repairing leak in the area of the intersection of Adelaide Street and Stentafords Lane. Water service interruptions are possible for residents in this area.

Local traffic only in area of work being completed.

Please reduce speed in the area and obey flagspersons on site.

DAY 3

Holiday times can be very lonely for seniors or the elderly in our community. Spread kindness by making holiday cards for seniors in your neighborhood, community or drop them off to Senior Homes or Nursing Homes.

Nearly everyone can find the time to create a card or write a holiday greeting for someone who could use some kindness and holiday cheer.

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DAY 2

During the hustle and bustle of Christmas, a reminder to be kind to customer service workers this holiday season.

While out shopping, also consider:

Letting a person go ahead of you in line

Return a shopping cart for someone

Be patient and kind!

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