Community Bonfire
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm will be having a Community Bonfire on Nov 5. Anyone with material that can be burned, please contact the Town office at 457-2413. Details on location and time of the bonfire will follow.
Town News
By-Election
Notice of Candidates
Municipality of Roddickton-Bide Arm Municipal By-Election for one Councillor at Large
The following persons have been nominated for election to Council:
Gosse, Robin
Randell, Danielle
Randell, Tracy
Reardon, Jamie
The Municipal By-Election will take place on Thursday the 29th day October, 2015 between the hours of eight (8) a.m. and eight (8) p.m.
Polling booths will be located at the following places:
Former Municipal Building, Bide Arm
Green Moose Interpretation Centre, Roddickton
Part Time Town Clerk
Part Time Town Clerk
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is seeking the services of an energetic and vibrant applicant with a combination of educational training and work experience to fulfill the duties of Part Time Town Clerk.
Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be responsible for, but not limited to, filling in for the Town Clerk in their absence, overseeing projects, accounts payable, financial recording, and other office duties.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications, the Town reserves the right to evaluate based on work experience and education;
1. Diploma/Certificate in Office/Business Administration or equity experience may be considered
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills
3. Computer training and experience
4. Be fairly proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, email etc.
5. A working knowledge of computer accounting
6. Combined education and experience will be considered
7. Be bondable
Apply in writing and include a resume with three work related references to the undersigned on or before 4:00 PM, Friday, Oct 9th, 2015. Applications received after that time or date may not be considered.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
Attn: Paula Snook-Randell
81 Major Street
P.O. Box 10
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Snow Clearing Tender
Town of Roddickton- Bide Arm
SNOWCLEARING TENDER
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm invites tenders for the following:
Snowclearing Services for the period
staring December 15, 2015 and ending April 15, 2020.
Tender Documents may be obtained from the Town Council Office. A list of duties is included in the Tender Document.
Tenders will be accepted up to 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2015.
Sealed tenders must be clearly marked:
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
“Snowclearing Tender”
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL
A0K 4P0
Tenders will be opened at 4:00 p.m. October 19, 2015.
The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
CEEP
JOB OPPORTUNITY
CEEP
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm has received Community Enhancement Employment Program funding and is seeking workers.
We require workers to do ball field improvements.
The expected project start date is: November 9, 2015.
• The rate of pay is minimum wage ($10.50).
• All positions are open to both men and women.
• Workers must be currently unemployed to be eligible to work on the project.
• Workers can be employed for a maximum of 400 hours.
• Individuals who require more than 400 hours of project employment in order to obtain EI Benefits are not eligible to participate.
• Individuals must qualify for EI by the end of the project. Further information regarding EI eligibility is available from Service Canada.
• All ROE’s (verifying hours obtained to date) must be submitted before the program start date.
• MUST HAVE ATLEAST 20 HOURS BEFORE WORK BEGINS
Please submit a resume along with the number of hours that you require by Friday, Oct 23, 2015 at 4:30 pm.
Please apply in person, by mail, email or fax.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P.O. Box 10
81 Major’s Street
Roddickton, NL
A0K 4P0
Email: roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Fax: (709) 457-2663
188 Main Road
Property Located at 188 Main Road, Bide Arm, NL
As per section 404 (1) (L) of the Municipalities Act, 1999 which states: A council may make an order that (1) the owner or occupier of real property remove from that property, solid waste, noxious substances and substances or things which may be a hazard to public health and safety or which adversely affects surrounding properties.
And as per section 404 (1)(F) of the Municipalities Act, 1999 which states: where a building is in a dilapidated state, or is, in the opinion of the council, unfit for human habitation, or another use for which it is then being used, or is a public nuisance, the owner or occupier is to pull down, remove, fill in or otherwise destroy the building and restore the site to its original state, or make the disposition or alteration of the building that the order directs.
WHEREAS your property at 188 Main Road. in the Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm, Province of Newfoundland & Labrador may pose a hazard to public health and safety and adversely affects the amenities of the surrounding properties.
The building located at 188 Main Road will be demolished on Aug 31, 2015
Dated at Roddickton, Newfoundland and Labrador, this 14th day of August, 2015.
The building located at 188 Main Road will be demolished on Aug 31, 2015
Dated at Roddickton, Newfoundland and Labrador, this 14th day of August, 2015.
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons
The week of Aug 17, 2015 will be the last week for swimming lessons.
Testing will be done on Monday, Aug 24, 2015 and Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015. (Weather Permitting)
Power Outage
NL Hydro has announced a power outage for all residents of Roddickton-Bide Arm on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 from 6 am to 12:00 Noon.
Science Camp 2015
SCEINCE CAMP 2015
Calling all Scientists, Chemists, Biologists, Engineers, Astronomers, Ecologists, Dissectors, Environmentalists and Science Explorers!!!
Want to do some crazy and fun science things?
Want to do your very own chemistry experiment?
Want to know more about how science is everywhere even in our day to day experiences?
Want to have fun while learning about science?
Then this is the camp is for you!!!!
Science Camp Information Sheet
What? Science camp is designed to illustrate the fun and excitement that science has to offer. Kids will have a chance to find out how science is a part of our everyday lives. They have fun in this interactive and hands on learning camp while they are learning about science.
Who? This camp is open to boys and girls starting kindergarten in September up to the age of 13 that are interested in learning about the world around them. The camp will be organized in two age groups. Anyone between the ages 14 – 18 interested in volunteering as a camp leader to assist with the camp are also welcomed.
Where? Roddickton‐Bide Arm – Gerry Byrne Room.
Cost? $20
When? Week of Aug 17 2015
SCHEDULE: To be announced
Registration: Monday, July 27 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and
Tuesday, July 28 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm at the Gerry Byrne Room.
Seats are limited…Don’t delay!!!
Roddickton-Bide Arm Day
Civic Holiday
Monday, August 3, 2015 is declared as Roddickton-Bide Arm Day.
Business are reminded that it is a civic holiday which has been declared by Council under the Provincial Shop Closing Act. All businesses, unless they are exempted under the Act, are required to be closed on that day.
Request for Quotes
Quote
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is seeking quotes for the demolition of a building and removal of the debris from 188 Main Road, Bide Arm. The Lowest or any quote may not be necessarily accepted.
Sealed quotes must be delivered no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015 to the Town Office, 81 Major’s Street, Roddickton-Bide Arm, NL A0K 4P0.
Council
The Town would like to welcome aboard the two newest members of council, Mr. Kenneth Reid and Mr. Bram Randell. Also, Congratulations to Councillor Della DeMoss on becoming Deputy Mayor.