Message from the Mayor

20 June 2025

Hello again Rothesay Residents,

It has certainly been an exciting Spring in Rothesay with the March 20 announcement of $7M in federal funding going toward the Rothesay Intergenerational Community Complex, and subsequently the May 17 Community Fundraising Kickoff for this project. We are now actively fundraising for the project: the thermometer at the arena currently stands at $13M of a $36M total!

The project consists of two phases: a new arena and walking track, and conversion of our old arena into energy-efficient indoor court space and community space, including a larger space for the very successful Rothesay HIVE. Initial construction is expected to begin this year, and a goal of completion by the end of 2028.

We have waited so long for this project to come to fruition, but with the community behind us, we are very optimistic that it will finally happen. You can show your support for the project by signing up with our community group, at www.rothesayactivecommunity.ca. Also, donations can now be made toward the project, with tax receipts available to donors. Outright donations are welcome, or you can dedicate a floor tile, arena seat, bench, or a tree, visit www.rothesay.ca/ricc/fundraising/. Let’s all get behind this project!

Meanwhile, other facets of summer life in Rothesay go on: the Concert in the Common schedule is set for Thursday evenings at 7pm, from July 3 to August 28. Our two beaches will open on June 23, with Lifeguards on duty every day at Renforth Beach, and Monday-Friday at KPark Beach. Canada Day Celebrations – with threats to our sovereignty, perhaps more important than ever this year – will be held on the Rothesay Common on July 1 from noon until 3:00pm.

There are two events of note taking place in Rothesay this summer: the Canadian Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament at Riverside Country Club July 21-25, and the Provincial Convention of the Royal Canadian Legion, happening at Kennebecasis Branch 58 on River Road September 19-21. So busy times ahead! Our Rothesay Parks Staff will be getting our gardens in top shape so the Town will do us proud on the Provincial and National scenes.

So much to do in Rothesay in the summer – get out and enjoy!
Dr. Nancy Grant
Mayor of Rothesay