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Interview on CBC Radio

Mayor Fitzgerald will on CBC radio Monday, October 16 on the Corner Brook Morning Show at 7:10 am and the Central Morning show at 7:40 am to discuss waste collection in our community.

Garbage Collection

Garbage collection will be delayed for Roddickton until Tomorrow, Oct 12. Bide Arm garbage will be collected on Friday, Oct 13. Sorry for the short notice. Alternate arrangements had to made for garbage pickup for this week.

Garbage Collection

….IMPORTANT NOTICE…..

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm did not contact the RCMP requesting assistance with waste collection. The meeting held with NORPEN and the council on October 3, 2017 was not a public meeting. The purpose of that meeting was to develop an action plan for waste pick up the following day.

A public meeting, with an invitation to NORPEN to attend, will take place on Tuesday – October 10, 2017 at 7 pm in the Gerry Byrne Room.

Garbage Collection

The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm met with NORPEN to discuss waste pick up.

While we are pleased with the great majority of our residents in your efforts to cooperate with compliance of regulations (moving your garbage within 10 feet of the road), there are some serious concerns. The safety of the driver remains the utmost importance and threatening behaviour of a few angry residents is not acceptable. RCMP have been advised and will be present on the regular collection day in the event of future disruptive behaviour.

Tomorrow’s plan is that any waste (not the garbage box) that is placed outside of the 10 feet from the road will be tagged and not collected. From this point forward garbage placed outside of the 10 feet will not be collected as per NORPEN policy.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

For more information on NORPEN regulations please click the link below:

http://www.norpenservices.ca/RESIDENTS_curbside_service_policies.php#NorPen

Swearing In Ceremony

The public is invited to attend the swearing in ceremony of the new council on Monday, October 2nd, 8:00 pm at the Green Moose Interpretation Centre/Town Office. A meeting will following after the ceremony with the election of the Deputy Mayor by Council.

Town Office Closure

The Town Office will be closed from Tuesday, Oct 3 – Friday, Oct 6. Messages will be checked periodically. Only those that are urgent will be returned during that time. Otherwise messages will be responded to in the order in which they were received upon our return.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

Garbage Collection

The Town sent a letter to NORPEN requesting a public meeting with residents to address concerns on Monday, September 25. We are waiting a response.

2017 Municipal Election Results

Results for the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm 2017 Municipal Election

Elected Candidates / # of Votes

FITZGERALD, SHEILA (MAYOR) – 312
DEMOSS, DELLA (COUNCILLOR) – 314
RANDELL, BRAM (COUNCILLOR) – 306
REARDON, JAMIE (COUNCILLOR) – 279
RANDELL, TRACY (COUNCILLOR) – 261
ELLSWORTH, LYNN (WARD 1 COUNCILLOR) – ACCLAIMED
RANDELL, MARLENE (WARD 2 COUNCILLOR) – 76

Unsuccessful Candidates / # of Votes

REID, KENNETH (for MAYOR) – 129
NORMAN, WADE (for COUNCILLOR) – 259
GOSSE, ROBIN (for WARD 2 COUNCILLOR) – 11

Jenny Gardiner
Returning Officer

Oath or Affirmation of Secrecy

Oath or Affirmation of Secrecy

Reminder to Candidates, Candidate’s Agents and Election Officials (Deputy Returning Officer, Poll Clerk etc.) the Oath or Affirmation of Secrecy must be signed at the Town Office before 4:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Questions and Answers on the Election

Questions and Answers:
1. I will not be able to vote on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Can I vote in an advance poll?
There is no advance poll.
A person who is not able to vote on election day may vote by proxy. A proxy is a ballot cast by one person on behalf of another by way of a proxy certificate. If you wish to have someone vote on your behalf on election day, please contact the Returning Officer, Jenny at 457-2413. A proxy application will need to be completed and returned before 4:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2017. No proxy certificates will be issued after this time.

2. I will not be able to vote on Tuesday, September 26 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm can I vote?

A person who is not able to vote on election day may vote by proxy. A proxy is a ballot cast by one person on behalf of another by way of a proxy certificate. If you wish to have someone vote on your behalf on election day, please contact the Returning Officer, Jenny at 457-2413. A proxy application will need to be completed and returned before 4:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2017. No proxy certificates will be issued after this time.

3. I live in Bide Arm. Where do I vote?
A person living in Bide Arm will vote in Bide Arm at the Bide Arm Fire Hall.
4. I live in Roddickton. Where do I vote?

A person living in Roddickton will vote in Roddickton at the Green Moose Interpretation Centre/Town Office.

5. I live in Bide Arm what can I vote for?
If you live in Bide Arm you will receive three separate ballots on election day. A ballot is a piece of paper on which you indicate your choice or opinion in a secret vote. You can vote for:
One (1) person for Mayor. You will vote for up to one (1) of the following individuals:

FITZGERALD, Sheila
REID, Kenneth

Four (4) Councillors at large. You will vote for up to four (4) of the following individuals:

DEMOSS, Della
NORMAN, Wade
RANDELL, Bram
RANDELL, Tracy
REARDON, Jamie

One (1) Bide Arm Ward Councillor. You will vote for up to one (1) of the following individuals:

GOSSE, Robin
RANDELL, Marlene

6. I live in Roddickton what can I vote for?
If you live in Roddickton you will receive two separate ballots on election day. A ballot is a piece of paper on which you indicate your choice or opinion in a secret vote. You can vote for:
One (1) person for Mayor. You will vote for up to one (1) of the following individuals:

FITZGERALD, Sheila
REID, Kenneth

Four (4) Councillors at large. You will vote for up to four (4) of the following individuals:

DEMOSS, Della
NORMAN, Wade
RANDELL, Bram
RANDELL, Tracy
REARDON, Jamie