IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ATV AND DIRT BIKE USERS! PLEASE SHARE!
The Town of Botwood is advising ATV and dirt bike users to use EXTREME CAUTION when driving in the vicinity of the old water tank areas, near the corner of King's Ridge Road and Valley Road. Effective immediately, this area should be avoided for the next two weeks ( June 4th - 18th) as excavation and construction in this area will be ongoing.
NEWS AND NOTES
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TOWN OF BOTWOOD 2023 TAX STRUCTURE, RATES AND DUE DATES.
NL Power Report a Street Light out information.
TOWN OF BOTWOOD 2022 TAX STRUCTURE, RATES AND DUE DATES
VEHICLE STORAGE
The Town of Botwood in conjunction with the Exploits Valley Port Corporation will be offering vehicle storage again this season (October 14, 2023 - May 4, 2024).
If you are interested please contact the Town Office at 709-257-2839 for additional information.
Deputy Mayor Chris Ivany signing the proclamation for Volunteer Week which runs from April 24 - 30, 2022.
Mayor Jim Sceviour signing the proclamation for Fire Prevention Week.
The week of 9-15 October has been designated fire prevention week 2022.
This year's theme “Fire won’t wait plan your escape” Highlights the importance of working together with people with whom you live and work to be better prepared to prevent and survive a fire in your home or workplace.
Each year, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in collaboration with partners and stakeholders, proclaims the month of February as Violence Prevention Month. Pictured here is Mayor Jim Sceviour and Sue Langdon signing the Proclamation for Violence Prevention month. Violence Prevention Month is the perfect opportunity to contribute to the fight against violence and abuse in Newfoundland and Labrador.
TOWN OF BOTWOOD - 2022 BUDGET
Congratulations to the winners of the Community Light up contest 2022
and to the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre for winning the spirit of Christmas award!
And a big thank you to all who helped light up our community!
This years theme is
" Volunteering is Empathy in Action - Volunteers bring heart to Canada's Communities."
Volunteer of the year nomination information for Botwood will be posted later this week.
The Proclamation States:
Whereas The Town of Botwood recognizes the enormous contribution that volunteers and community organizations make to the social, cultural and economic development of our province;
and Whereas It has been recognized that volunteers in Newfoundland and Labrador have a significant and positive impact on the quality of life for our citizens;
and Whereas The Town of Botwood acknowledges the theme “VOLUNTEERING IS EMPATHY IN ACTION – VOLUNTEERING BRINGS HEART TO CANADA’S COMMUNITIES” for Volunteer Week 2022 and recognizes the many people who contribute to our town by volunteering.
Therefore, we sign this proclamation and declare the period from April 24 to 30 in 2022 be observed as Volunteer Week in Botwood This 24th day of April 2022.
Signed by Chris Ivany
The Deputy Mayor of Botwood.