Rothesay Council Highlights — November 9, 2026

Mayor Alexander opened the meeting with a land acknowledgement and a reflection on Indigenous Veterans, recognizing the injustices they faced both during their service and upon returning home — a timely acknowledgement ahead of Remembrance Day.

Members of Council shared updates from recent community events. Councillors Brown, Boyle, Shay, and Davis attended the Legacy Village announcement. Councillor Boyle attended a vocational centre fundraising casino on October 30 and, along with the Deputy Mayor, represented Rothesay at the RNS Dinner and Auction on November 7. The Deputy Mayor also recognized the local football team for making provincials. Councillor Brown shared a reading from his great-uncle’s First World War diary, marking the approaching anniversary of the end of the war.

Looking ahead, council noted upcoming community events including this past weeks Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Q-Plex and the Rothesay Common, the KV Santa Claus Parade on November 28, and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting on December 9 (rain date December 16). Council also recognized Oldies 96.1 on six years on air and highlighted Rothesay winners from the Outstanding Business Awards.

Council approved the 2027 Operating Budget:

Council also approved Rothesay’s 2027 contributions to shared regional services:

Council approved donations of $2,800 to Crime Stoppers and a $500 sponsorship for Vito’s Hockey Team.

Council gave third reading and enacted By-law 2-10-43, rezoning a portion of 88 Hampton Road from Single Family Residential (R1B) to Central Commercial (CC), with a Section 59 condition limiting use to permitted residential uses and a veterinary clinic. This follows a public hearing held September 28, 2026.

Council authorized an easement agreement with the property owner at 13 Victoria Crescent, granting the Town a three-metre access corridor to maintain a stormwater management pond on adjacent lands.

Council gave first and second reading to By-law 2-10-46, rezoning 9 Clark Road from Single Family Residential (R1B) to Two Family Residential (R2). A Section 59 condition will be applied to restrict further development.

Council gave first reading to By-law 2-10-47, to rezone lands south of 5, 7, 9, and 11 Cameron Road to allow for a new residential development, with conditions limiting the development to 34 units.

Council approved the following committee appointments: Dr. Nancy Grant to the Canada Games Aquatic Centre Board and Planning Advisory Committee (effective immediately, to December 31, 2028); E. Scott Smith to the Works and Utilities Committee (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028); Patrick Grannan to the Kennebecasis Regional Joint Board of Police Commissioners (effective immediately to December 31, 2028); Jennifer Edgar to the Kennebecasis Library Board (effective immediately to December 31, 2028); and John Buckley to the Imperial Theatre Board of Directors (reappointment, January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028). Residents interested in serving on a municipal committee are encouraged to watch for more information coming soon.

Council received a sponsorship request from Gala Ballet Productions Inc. for their 22nd annual production of The Nutcracker, running December 11–13, 2026 at the Imperial Theatre, and approved a $500 sponsorship.

Next Meeting Regular Council meeting — Monday, December 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Full agenda and council documents: www.rothesay.ca/town-hall/agendas/