By Mark Squibb/December 9, 2022
Bay Bulls councillors are getting into the Christmas spirit, having approved a number of donation requests during their November meeting.
First off was a request for support for the KIDMAS annual festival.
Council voted to provided $400 for the events, which took place November 25 to December 8.
The list of events included the annual tree lighting, which was held at the Town Hall on December 2.
Mayor Keith O’Driscoll noted the events were held by the Bay Bulls-Bauline Athletics Association (BBBAA).
Council also approved the kick off for the third annual ‘Light it Up’ Christmas challenge, in which residents can win prizes, provided by the Town, for decorating their homes.
Council approved a donation of 50 hampers for the Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper program, at a cost of $600 taxes included, and $250 worth of scholarships for the Mobile Central High School Scholarship Fund (the cost covers five scholarships valued at $50 each.)
Council also voted to pay $230, taxes included, for an ad in the Royal Canadian Legion anniversary veteran recognition book.
One request for funds, however, went unheeded.
The RNC Association had requested a donation, but when councillor Jason Sullivan asked if council donated last year, Town CAO Jennifer Aspell said it had not.
“We do receive this request every year, but the RNC is outside of our jurisdiction,” said Aspell.
Council unanimously agreed to deny the request.
