2009-03-17
08:46:39
The author of a report on amalgamating several communities into a few municipalities says it would be in the province’s best interest to take action now. Jean Guy Finn says he understands the costs associated with the change, but adds his recommendations can be phased in over five years.
For Saint John, Finn is proposing adding portions of Westfield, Lepreau and Simonds as well as the entire local service district of Musquash. He says such changes will save money by reducing duplication of service and governance. The province has shelved the report.
