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BULLETIN #155
How are we at January 31 already? This week we bring you information on the launch of the second intake for the Rural Transit Solutions Fund and a few reminders. Tonight (Jan 31), there is an in person Zone 5 meeting, on Wednesday (Feb 1) there is online Local...
BULLETIN #154
As most of the province digs out on this snowy Monday, this week we bring you dates for the upcoming Zone 5 and 6 meeting, the schedule for the Local Governance online Orientation and reminder of our Orientation on February 11-12, 2023. To read more, click the link...
Village of Belledune hiring new CAO
The Village of Belledune is in search of a new Chief Administrative Officer. For those who are interested and would like more information please click HERE! If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and want to join this team, we encourageyou to...
BULLETIN #153 – UMNB Orientation
How are we already half way through January? This week we bring you updates from our meeting with Minister Jeff Carr, the schedule and registration links for the online Local Governance Orientation and a reminder that our block at the Crowne and Hilton will be...
BULLETIN #152
Happy Tuesday readers! As we continue to update our contact list, we encourage municipalities to send their updated contact lists for staff and councillors so that we can continue to provide valuable updates and news. In this week’s Bulletin, you will find...
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
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D – Southeast
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Latest News
UMNB is hiring an Indigenous Relations Coordinator !
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities Full-Time | 1 year contract Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000 Job Posting: Indigenous Relations Coordinator The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual association of sixty local...
Partnered Article: Tips for Handling Festivals, Parades & Market Vendor Season
New Brunswick communities bustle with events and tourism over the summer and fall months. Here are some tips to help you ensure your events are safe and well-managed Plan Ahead It was Benjamin Franklin who said: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”...
Employment Opportunity: Tantramar in search of Director of Protective Services
A vibrant and engaging community in full expansion, the newly amalgamated municipality of Tantramar provides its citizens with a full array of services while offering a rewarding work environment. To supplement its senior management team, the municipality is seeking a...
UMNB 2024 Federal Budget Summary
The Government of Canada released its 2024-2025 budget yesterday, totalling $457 billion in spending and total budgetary expenses of $497 billion, financed by a $40 billion deficit. The budget contains major investments in in housing, infrastructure, and community...