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Shelburne eliminates citizen committees

Economic Development and Anti-racism Committees axed
The ambitious plan announced by the current Shelburne Town Council three years ago for a series of "committees of Council" has had largely disappointing results, with Council deciding on February 17 to dissolve two of the committees and establish a policy allowing Council to dissolve others which become moribund.

Opinion: Time to start with a new slate

Is getting rid of Shelburne Municipality the answer?
It may be time to forget amalgamation and concentrate on elimination of a government body – the regional municipality.
 

OPINION: Technology and science add to dynamic aquacultural strategy

Since the advent of human effort to shift from wild harvests to cultivation of food supplies, mankind has relied on improving knowledge and technologies to enhance the quality and quantity of food available for human consumption. As it was true historically for animal and crop production, so is it true in aquaculture production today.

OPINION: Free Trade Zone for Shelburne?

by Ed Cayer - Strategic Perspectives Consulting Associates

Many believe we need to diversify and re-align rural economies if they are to survive. Others have identified tools for accomplishing these objectives by encouraging foreign private investment,  as well as encouraging investment in industrial parks and business development that targets opportunities generated by globalization.