By Craig Westcott/March 24, 2023
The Town of Bay Bulls is applying for an Age Friendly Building Grant from the federal government.
At Tuesday’s public council meeting, Mayor Keith O’Driscoll explained that council had actually approved the application in a phone poll earlier this month. That was done to meet the deadline for applications. On Tuesday, council voted to ratify that decision with all of council voting in favour of it, except councillor Jason Sullivan, who was absent.
If successful, the Town will use the money to install solar lighting along the Long Pond Walking Trail.
“Mayor O’Driscoll, we should probably just mention it was a quick turnaround on the funding,” said Town Manager Jennifer Aspell. “Council had suggested solar lighting (would be better) on the trail – I believe it was councillor Roynane who brought it up, but if we’re successful we will be installing 40 solar lights on the existing section of trail.”
In other development news, council has approved two applications to demolish buildings situated at 56 – 64 St. John’s Road. One was for a house, the other for an accessory building.
“The demolition must be completed in accordance with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations,” said councillor Shannon O’Driscoll.
The demolitions appear to be needed to make way for a new business, as council shortly afterward approved a new commercial development permit for the same address, namely an eating establishment and lounge.
Council also approved a residential development permit for a single family dwelling at 185 Northside Road conditional upon approval from the relevant government departments related to septic and other matters.
“It’s good to see more dwellings and more development,” said Deputy Mayor Jason O’Brien. “People deciding to move to Bay Bulls is a good thing to see.”
And council also approved an application to erect an 8’ X 12’ utility shed at 16 Southside Road.
