By Craig Westcott/December 23, 2021
Bay Bulls council is requesting financial help from Witless Bay to pay for upgrades to the Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre (BBRLC).
“The Bay Bulls Regional Lifestyle Centre is a regional facility that serves the Town of Bay Bulls, Witless Bay, Tor’s Cove, Burnt Cove, and Bauline,” said Mayor Neil O’Brien. “The BBRLC requires upgrades to be completed in 2022. The Town of Bay Bulls will be submitting an official request to the Town of Witless Bay to make financial contributions to those upgrades.”
Council seemed to have few reservations about making the request. Councilor Keith O’ Driscoll made the motion, and councillors Jason Sullivan and Shannon O’ Driscoll seconded it simultaneously. O’Brien said that as he saw Shannon’s hand first, she would be noted as the one who officially seconded the motion.
Councilor Sullivan did however make his thoughts known.
“I think everyone realizes the burden the taxpayers of Bay Bulls have for the entire region,” said Sullivan. “Just two weeks ago, we had the hot water give out, and it cost us $17,000. It’s a regional building and we have a right to ask for help to keep it going.”
The motion was carried unanimously.
