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UMNB brings municipal street light overcharging to light
For the first time, NB Power will have to tackle the cost of street lights for municipalities – because of the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB). In response to concerns raised by UMNB, the Electricity and Utilities Board (EUB) directed that issues...
UMNB Annual Conference 2018: registration now open
Registration is now open for the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick’s 2018 Annual Conference and AGM, to held September 28-30, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza in Fredericton. For more information or to register, visit our website:...
Read UMNB’s Spring 2018 newsletter
The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick’s relaunched newsletter is now available. Our Spring 2018 newsletter provides updates on UMNB’s work for our members over the past months, including important advocacy, local Zone meetings, and member programs. Click...
New resource: Municipal Guide to Cannabis Legalization
With cannabis legalization fast approaching, municipalities have their work cut out for them. To help municipalities do what they do best—protect and strengthen communities—the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has launched the Municipal Guide to Cannabis...
UMNB in the news
Continuing media coverage of UMNB’s call for fair street light rates. English: Telegraph Journal Editorial: Stop overcharging for an essential service: https://www.telegraphjournal.com/telegraph-journal/story/100555420/street-lighting?source=story-popular Quote: “The...
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.
MEMBERS
A – Northwest
Campbellton • Edmundston • Grand Falls • Heron Bay • Saint-Quentin
B – Acadie-Chaleur
Bathurst • Belledune
C – Miramichi-Kent
Alnwick • Beaurivage • Champdoré • Doaktown • Five Rivers • Grand Bouctouche • Miramichi • Miramichi River Valley
D – Southeast
Cap Acadie • Dieppe • Fundy Albert • Maple Hills • Memramcook • Moncton • Riverview • Salisbury • Shediac • Strait Shores • Tantramar • Three Rivers
E – Fundy-Southwest
Butternut Valley • Campobello • Eastern Charlotte • Fundy-St. Martins • Fundy Shores • Grand Bay-Westfield • Grand Manan • Hampton • McAdam • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Stephen • Saint Andrews • Saint John • Sussex • Valley Waters
F – Capital-Valley
Arcadia • Carleton North • Central York • Fredericton • Fredericton Junction • Hanwell • Hartland • Harvey • Grand Lake • Lakeland Ridges • Nackawic-Millville • Nashwaak • New Maryland • Oromocto • Southern Victoria • Tobique Valley • Woodstock
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Partnered Article: Pets: Taking Care of our Furry Friends
BrokerLink is proud to offer exclusive home and auto insurance premiums to members. Talk to one of our insurance experts for the right advice. Did you know that over the past two years there has been an increase in pet ownership? At BrokerLink, we care about you and...
Bulletin: UMNB’s Response to Local Governance Reform Green Paper
After months of work, we are pleased to share UMNB's formal response to the Green Paper on Local Governance Reform with our members. Plus, it's already your last chance for early bird conference...
Bulletin: UMNB’s Board of Directors Met (In Person!!)
The Board of Directors met for the first time since February 2020 - and for many of the new faces around the table, the first time ever! https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_08_23-UMNB-Bulletin.pdf Past issues of the Bulletin can be found on...
Bulletin: UMNB’s Demographic Study
Thank you so much for everyone who has contributed to our demographic data study! If you haven’t had a chance, please fill out our survey here. A few minutes of your time will help us create a profile of New Brunswick councils. The link and more in this week's...