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PRESS RELEASE: Municipalities facing at least $200 Million shortfall in annual funding
September 17, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) released an expert report that identifies a funding gap of at least $200 Million per year for local governments in New Brunswick. A recent report was commissioned by UMNB and...
Partnered Article: Fall Home Checklist
The season is changing and besides gearing up for cozy sweaters and pumpkin spiced lattes, there is much to do to get ready for fall. Inside your home Have a qualified technician inspect your home heating system. Clean and replace the furnace filter as needed. A...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipal Associations to Hold Leaders Forum on Priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Municipal Associations to Hold Leaders Forum on Priorities. Fredericton, N.B, September 12, 2024 - L’Association Francophone des Municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) and the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) are pleased to...
Partnered Article: Developing Effective HR Policies for Municipalities – Policy Development 101
By MC Advisory Sally Ripley, Associated Senior Advisor As municipalities striving to attract and retain top talent, well-crafted human resources policies can be the key to standing out from the competition. Effective HR policies help create a positive, efficient, and...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities Launches Provincial Election Priorities Campaign
August 13, 2024 Moncton, NB – Municipalities in New Brunswick are calling on all political parties to commit to working with local governments to implement a new fiscal framework after the upcoming provincial election. “Municipalities in New Brunswick have been...
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PRESS RELEASE: UMNB celebrates 30 years of serving municipalities in New Brunswick with a new look
November 26, 2024 Fredericton, NB – November 26th marks a special milestone at the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our founding meeting. For the past three decades, UMNB has worked in partnership with New...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Elects Mayor Brittany Merrifield as New President
October 15, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The membership of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), elected Mayor Brittany Merrifield from the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield as its new president. The election took place at the Union’s Annual General Meeting on...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Recognizes Three Outstanding Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference
October 10 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Over 325...
Partnered Article: Municipal Public Video Surveillance: 5 Key Steps to Legal Compliance
By McInnes Cooper An increasing number of municipalities in Canada are using public video camera surveillance to promote public safety and help deter crimes like vandalism and theft. But public video camera surveillance can – and does – impact the privacy of...