Bridge Street closure next week for demolition
The demolition of a building that was damaged by fire last September will cause several days of road closure on Bridge Street near the intersection with Main.
3 Bridge Street, the location of the former Nabi Sushi, is being torn down starting Monday or Tuesday, weather depending. Day one (likely Monday) will see vehicle traffic detoured to Allison Avenue, and day two (likely Tuesday) will see pedestrian access to Main Street from Bridge also closed. The closure extends to day three, but the road could be open that day if demolition work is complete.
Willow Lane will also be closed to accommodate heavy vehicles trucking away construction debris, so that means pedestrians will be detoured to the Independent parking lot for access to Main Street.
A map of the closure posted by the town of Sackville shows the closed area beginning just past Song’s Chopsticks. Business blocked off will be Fener’s Place and Ducky’s, as well as Meraki Body Lounge across the street.
COVID update: three more deaths, first kids vaxx clinic in Sackville Sunday
The first Sackville clinic for kids vaccines takes place this Sunday, December 5 at the Sackville Visitor Information Centre.
In the past week, New Brunswick administered just over 5000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, a number that has been on steady decline throughout the fall, as more and more people are vaccinated. Just under 3800 people got their second dose in the past week, while just over 1200 got their first dose. That number could jump in the weeks ahead as the rollout for kids vaccines ramps up across the province.
Three more people have died as a result of COVID-19 in New Brunswick. Two people in Zone 1, one in their 70s and on in their 80s, passed away, as well as someone in their 80s in the Saint John region.
The province announced 93 new cases of the disease on Wednesday, with 24 of those in Zone 1. There are now 219 active cases in Zone 1, and 676 province-wide. 67 people are in hospital, including two people under 19 years of age. Fifteen people are in intensive care.
Upcoming events:
The Mount Allison Chamber Orchestra performs tonight at the Brunton Auditorium, directed by Prof. Mark Kleyn. The listing says the performance “explores the wonderful world of string orchestra repertoire, from vibrant classics and sonorous romanticism to exciting contemporary works.” The concert starts at 7:30pm.
Sackville Film Society members will gather for the last screening of the fall season tonight at the Vogue Cinema with the documentary Ailey. Organizer Thaddeus Holownia has already booked a winter season, and full and partial season passes are available now. For more information on the films and passes, checkout the Sackville Film Society group on Facebook.
Moonlight Madness comes back tomorrow night for its second day, this time with fireworks starting at 6pm behind town hall. There will also be vendors on downtown streets, wagon rides, hot chocolate and specials in local businesses. This year, the town of Sackville has taken the lead on the annual event.
The Struts Gallery Annual Holiday Members’ Show & Sale opens on Friday with an opening reception starting at 6pm at the Lorne Street gallery, where hot apple cider will be on offer outside. The show promises the work of Struts members near and far, and afterwards patrons are invited around the corner to the Black Duck, where Angela Thibodeau will be exhibiting recent works. Proof of vaccination and masks are mandatory.
