2010
Campobello residents vote to incorporate as rural community
Voters of Campobello Island decided to form a rural community and leave behind their unincorporated, local service district status in a divided vote on May 10.
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2010
School board eyes cutting 10 positions in budget proposal
Teachers, city officials and members of the public turned out on May 12 for a budget workshop at Shead High School during which the Eastport School Committee recommended cutting 10 positions, which would amount to $265.422.78 in savings for the 2010-2011 budget.
2010
Islanders face decision on incorporation
Joseph Searles, standing in front of his Harbour View Variety store on Campobello Island, motioned to the left, then turned to the right. "That's where my grandfather's house stood, and this all used to be the James Searles estate," he said.
2010
Council selects new Eastport city manager
Eastport city councillors have decided on a new city manager and are expected to make the appointment and approve a contract at the April 12 council meeting.
2010
City budget proposal would cut four positions
Because of declining revenues and a desire by the Eastport City Council to not increase the tax rate, acting City Manager George "Bud" Finch is proposing a new budget for fiscal year 2011 that would include eliminating four positions in the Eastport municipal government.
2010
Province to fund island ferry study
The province of New Brunswick has agreed to fund a study to look at year-round ferry service for Campobello Island. The island's Health and Wellness Advisory Committee has been pressing for the need for year-round ferry service to the mainland to access goods and services.
2010
Fraud cited as agency closes island’s bank
Up to $1.7 million in financial fraud by at least one former employee of the Deer Island Credit Union was a significant factor in the decision by the regulatory agency that has been managing the facility to close the only financial institution on the island.