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Media Release:Town Appoints Kim Blanchard as Director of Planning and Protective Services

The Town of Paradise today announced the appointment of Kim Blanchard as the Director of Planning and Protective Services, effective February 10, 2025. The appointment was approved during the regular Public Council Meeting on January 7. In the role, Ms. Blanchard will be a key leader within the Town’s administration overseeing the essential services that ensure responsible development, public safety, and regulatory compliance within the community. Ms. Blanchard joins Paradise on the retirement...

PSA: Temporary Water Shut-off for Evergreen Village - December 20, 2024

The Town of Paradise advises of a planned, temporary water shut-off for Evergreen Village for Friday, December 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The water shut-off is required to complete emergency repairs to the main water line in the area. When water is restored, residents are reminded to run their water for a few minutes in the event of any discolouration or air in the pipes. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Media Release: Town of Paradise Launches Resident App

There’s a new app for that in the Town of Paradise. Effective December 18, residents can get an app that provides the Town’s garbage and recycling collection calendar and information on Town events and news. 

“We’re excited to launch a Town app for our residents,” said Mayor Dan Bobbett. “We know that many residents want an app to be able to receive garbage and recycling collection reminders, check the schedule or have another access point for Town news and events. The Town of Paradise app offers...

Town of Paradise Presents Budget 2025

December 17, 2024 – The 2025 Budget for the Town of Paradise was tabled at the Public Council meeting on December 17. The $44.6 million dollar budget maintains the mil rates at 7.4 and 11.5 for residential and commercial respectively along with no changes to the water and sewer fees.

The 2025 Budget presents the right fiscal plan for the Town of Paradise so that we can offer the services, programs and initiatives to meet the needs of residents and businesses,” said Mayor Dan Bobbett. “Our Town...

PSA: Road Closure at the Intersection of Topsail Road and St. Thomas Line

The Town of Paradise advises that the intersection of St. Thomas Line and Topsail Road will be closed on Monday, December 16 to complete work on Lift Station 10. The intersection will close 9 a.m. and reopen by 4:00 p.m. Traffic from Topsail Road will be diverted through Glendarek Drive to Lanark Drive to St. Thomas Line and traffic from St. Thomas Line will be diverted through Lanark Drive, near Lakewynds Subdivision, through Glendarek Drive to Topsail Road. Traffic control will be on site and...