Sackville Mayor John Higham has released a video message to residents talking about COVID-19 measures in place as Mount Allison students begin to return to town.
“Like every year, as the end of summer approaches, we get ready for hundreds of Mount Allison students to arrive. Students that make us vibrant, enhance our community, and are essential to the viability of local businesses in our downtown. However, this will be a much different year for them and for us, and helping to ensure that everyone remains safe is going to be absolutely critical.”
Higham stressed the University is following public health guidelines in its plan to have students return to campus.
He says the town and university have collaborated on the MtA – Sackville bubble initiative, and are a hosting a one-stop Welcome Centre for incoming students at the Civic Centre. The Welcome Centre will be open until September 7th.
He also encouraged residents to participate in the “community commitment” initiative.
“The MtA – Sackville bubble initiative announced earlier this month is part of the collaborative COVID-19 preparations. At the heart of this is a community commitment. This personal commitment, based on the belief that we are all in this together, asks students, faculty, staff, businesses, landlords and all residents to do their part to protect everyone in our bubble by following the public health directives of physical distancing, gathering only in small groups, frequent hand washing, wearing non medical masks as necessary, and by staying informed and vigilant. By now, you’ve probably seen notices of this initiative throughout the community. I encourage everyone to display a sticker or decal
to show your personal commitment.”
You can see Mayor Higham’s message here.
