Message from the Mayor

20 June, 2024

Hello Rothesay residents,

Suddenly it’s summer! Something magic happens at this time of year – warm temperatures, beautiful gardens in bloom, people (and dogs!) enjoying the outdoors, and the promise of long leisurely summer evenings. Our Rothesay gardeners have given us such beautiful public spaces in which to enjoy these things: thank you.

We have activities planned for you, and we welcome our summer students back to help with these programs. On Monday, June 24 both the Lifeguarded Beaches at K Park and Renforth open and the Summer Playground Programs begin. We invite everyone to join us on the Rothesay Common at noon on Canada Day for a fun-filled afternoon of music, treats, socialization and activities for the whole family. Once again, Rothesay will present the Concerts in the Common, on Thursday evenings at 7PM, beginning on July 4; check our website for the lineup of performers. We will also have our popular Sunset Yoga sessions at Renforth Rotary Park on July 9, August 13, and September 3.

Again, we have an opportunity for photographers: our Through the Lens Photo Contest is back. Photos can be entered until August 21. Previous winning photos are on rotational display at Town Hall, and they add to our enjoyment of our surroundings.

A note from Council: Rothesay has a new Recreation Master Plan, recently adopted by Council, intended to see us through the next 10 years. Thank you to all residents who provided input into this process. Two main priorities coming out of this plan are the Rothesay Intergenerational Centre (new arena and conversion of the old one into community space) and the Wells Connector Trail. These two projects were also identified as 2016 Priorities of Council, and we continue to work toward achieving funding for them.

Our schools are closing for the summer, and I would ask all residents to drive carefully as the little ones are outdoors playing and may not be watching for traffic. And of course, many students are graduating high school: I know all residents join me in wishing the Class of 2024 success and happiness in the future.

Get out on the patios and enjoy Summer in Rothesay!

Dr. Nancy Grant
Mayor of Rothesay