Description: Local news from Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada, home of Mount Allison University
Mayor Black tells Susan Gourley her concerns over affordability and bird safety are not matters council can consider
Three former Sackville councillors, with expertise in environmental issues, municipal planning and local government say Mayor Andrew Black was wrong to suggest to members of the public that some of their concerns were irrelevant as they commented on the proposed six-storey apartment building planned for 131 Main Street.
In addition, former councillors Sabine Dietz, Virgil Hammock and Geoff Martin argue Tantramar councillors should be free to consider a wide range of factors when they vote on whether to amend the zoning bylaw to allow JN Lafford Realty to construct a 71-unit building that is higher than 50 feet on the 1.3 acre site.