On today’s show, we hear from Tantramar ATV Club president Jason Tower on why the club is still hoping to get access for off-road vehicle drivers to downtown Sackville and Dorchester, despite a recent rejection from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure of proposed routes. Tower says opening up access could have positive economic spinoffs for the town and the village, and says he’s working to end stigma around off-road vehicles that has been caused by “a few bad apples”.
Plus in news briefs:
- Bids on the construction of the Dorchester Fire Hall range from $5.8 million to $7.3 million, well over the estimated budget for the project of $4.6 million.
- Work has started on developing a net zero plan for the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center, as requested by the Tantramar Climate Change Advisory Committee this spring.
