by UMNB | Apr 27, 2020 | News
In the fall of 2019 we submitted an Environmental Trust Fund application to develop a guide to GHG emissions for local governments. That request was based on a member resolution (U-19-08) passed at our 2019 Annual Conference and AGM. Today we learned that our project...
by UMNB | Apr 23, 2020 | News
FCM has released their recommendations for emergency federal funding for municipalities. The plan highlights the challenges facing municipalities – including non-recoverable losses from foregone revenues & unexpected costs – and proposes solutions. We were pleased...
by UMNB | Apr 20, 2020 | News
UMNB participates in provincial and national situational briefings multiple time per week. Send us your questions & we’ll get you answers. Our latest notes include: Mayors’ conference call with the Premier – April 17, 2020 Updates from Situation Update with...
by UMNB | Apr 15, 2020 | News
UMNB participates in provincial and national situational briefings multiple time per week. Send us your questions & we’ll get you answers. Our latest notes include: Financial briefing on NB economic impacts of COVID-19 Provincial updates Answers to municipal...
by UMNB | Apr 6, 2020 | News
Thank you to our municipal workers who are putting your safety on the line to keep our communities running. Thank you to our administrators for your long hours, and to the mayors & councillors making tough decisions to keep people safe. All of the latest...
by UMNB | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Our latest bulletin includes COVID-19 questions and answers for municipalities: https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020_03_30-UMNB-Bulletin.pdf Past issues of the Bulletin can be found on...
by UMNB | Mar 24, 2020 | News
Communication with the public and municipal employees is important right now. Good communication keeps people safe and healthy, keeps your municipality functioning well, and keeps your community calm and confident in your abilities. We have a new tip sheet with best...
by UMNB | Mar 23, 2020 | News
In response to COVID-19 we have been : pushing out regular updates through email and social media. Read our email blasts here: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=35bd72955d43547de682e456f&id=ea136339ae gathering templates and resources shared by...
by UMNB | Mar 19, 2020 | News
New Brunswick has declared a state of emergency under section 12 of the Emergency Measures Act in response to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Link to the full announcement: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.03.0139.html Some highlights of...
by UMNB | Mar 17, 2020 | News
Legislation is being presented today that will delay New Brunswick’s municipal general election from May 11 2020 to on or before May 2021, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made via the all-party Cabinet committee, based on advice from the...
