By Mark Squibb/March 3, 2022
A number of towns along the Southern Shore hope to party it up this summer— with a little help from the provincial government.
Some 181 communities across the province are recipients of the Municipal Come Home Year Celebration Grant. Applicants could apply for $2,000 to put towards community projects such as promotional materials, beautification projects, Come Home Year celebrations, and minor community upgrades.
Ferryland has been approved for a new ‘Welcome to Ferryland’ sign. Gaskiers-Point La Haye has also been approved for new welcome signs and flowers. St. Mary’s has been approved for new signage for First Falls and the ballfield, where events will be taking place, and St. Shott’s has been approved to construct an outdoor platform for musical events. Folks in Cape Broyle, meanwhile, will put the money toward the construction of a new gazebo, while Aquaforte will use the money to build a number of benches throughout the community. Petty’s Harbour-Maddox Cove has been approved to install painting areas around town.
Admiral’s Beach, Bauline, and Witless Bay have all been approved to use the money toward celebration events.
For many communities, the Come Home Year celebrations may be the first big community events to be held since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
“It’s definitely exciting,” said Witless Bay Mayor Trevor Croft. “The entire council is definitely looking forward to the opportunity to get out and meet people. With the COVID regulations, hopefully everything is open for that. But it feels really great to finally be able to get
