Missing In Action

Hello Readers,

I'd like to touch base with you as there is a gap in posts lately.  I have been unable to go to the past few town council meetings, and no one else has sent in any posts for publication.  I have not heard from any concerned citizens for some time- I'm hoping that's because everyone is happily enjoying their summer holidays or busy making hay while the sun shines.

I would like to remind you of the reasons this blog was first set up, and encourage you to send in information to share with all citizens of New-Wes-Valley.  

This site is meant as a tool to reach out to all stakeholders in our town, including the many people who do not wish to use Facebook.  Here's how you can take part:
  • comment on posts
  • email your thoughts to newwesvalleycitizens.haveyoursay@blogger.com for publication
  • share this webpage with other citizens of New-Wes-Valley
  • attend municipal meetings- see the calendar for when the meetings are happening
  • share information about your business, organization, or event that's happening in New-Wes-Valley to promote local support
  • attend concerned citizens meetings in person (they'll be added to our calendar at the bottom of the main page)
  • ask questions
  • offer suggestions
  • make corrections

I would love to see people use this site to share events happening with our calendar.  If you want some help to get started, please reach out to me anytime!

How do you feel about how things are going lately in our town?  Are you thinking of running/rerunning for council this fall?  What are you looking forward to or concerned about?  Let's keep the conversations going!


Location: New-Wes-Valley, NL, Canada

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