Town of Hartland

06/08/2026

Season planting starts this Saturday! 🫛🧅🧄

It's that time of year again! Join us June 13th from 9am to 11am to help plant the garden beds for the 2026 season. This year we are focusing on long term storage vegetables. Please come prepared with gloves, and any other garden tools you may have. (Shovel, rake, wheelbarrow, etc.) Come prepared to take on some weeds! We will have snacks and refreshments!

Please reach out if you would like to plant your own garden bed!

P.S. with all the blooming cherries, plums, and apples it's a great time to visit the community garden. I have seen some hummingbirds come and enjoy the blossoms at the garden.

06/08/2026

🌉🎉 IT’S OPEN, HARTLAND! 🎉🌉
The LONGEST COVERED BRIDGE IN THE WORLD is now officially open to vehicle traffic! 🚗✨
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Department of Infrastructure (DTI)—who put in extended hours—the bridge has reopened ahead of the June 15 schedule! 👏🙌
This is fantastic news for our community and comes just in time to welcome visitors for a busy summer tourism season ☀️🌻. From local businesses to day-trippers and travelers, we’re ready to roll!
Let’s take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this happen—your work keeps Hartland moving and showcases one of our most treasured landmarks 💙
👉 Take a drive, stop downtown, support local, and don’t forget to snap a photo! 📸🚘
👉 Drop a 👍 in the comments to thank the crews!
Welcome back to the bridge we all love ❤️
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06/05/2026

Hartland Farm Market starts tomorrow! 🫛🥖🥕

Our first market is only 1 week away!! 🎉

We will have over 20 vendors with baked goods, jewelry, preserves, crafts, coffee, gifts and more!

CK's Canteen will be open serving breakfast and lunch! 😋

Mark your calendars to come visit us on our new location: 381 Main St. in Hartland on Sat June 6 🌧 or 🌞

Also - The People's Choice voting is still going on! Don't forget to vote for Hartland as the BEST FARMERS MARKET!

06/03/2026

Participaction challenge has started! Don't forget to log your move minutes, or register your active group. Let's keep Hartland in the running! 🏃‍♀️
Top prize is $100,000!!💰

06/02/2026

🌸🌼 Hartland Beautification Committee Meeting 🌼🌸

Calling all residents interested in helping make our community even more beautiful! 🌷🌿✨

Whether you previously expressed interest or are just hearing about this and want to get involved, we would love to have you join us! 🙌💐

Join us for a quick organizational meeting to get started:
📍 Town Hall, 31 Orser St
📅 Thursday, June 4
🕡 6:30 PM

The Hartland Beautification Committee is a staff-supported volunteer group focused on enhancing our municipal spaces through seasonal planting 🌻, decorating 🌺, and community-led beautification projects 🌳💐

This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet others, and help build community pride right here in Hartland 💛🏡

📧 Can’t make the meeting but still want to be involved?
Email [email protected] to stay connected and receive updates!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌🌼

05/29/2026

Q: When the Hartland Covered Bridge was first constructed, people had to pay a toll 💰 to walk, drive or take livestock across it. In what year were tolls removed?
A: 1906

Until May 1, 1906, the Hartland Bridge operated as a toll bridge. James Pearson is recorded as the first toll keeper. Fees were 2 cents per pedestrian, 5 cents for a single team of horses and 10 cents for a double team. For livestock, it was ½¢ per head for sheep and 3¢ for cattle. The tolls were unpopular with the locals, and they petitioned the provincial government to remove the tolls and take over ownership of the bridge, which eventually happened in 1906.

Learn more history about the Hartland Covered Bridge at the Provincial Archives website. https://archives.gnb.ca/exhibits/CoveredBridges/Main.aspx?culture=en-CA&Page=04

05/28/2026

🍽️ Looking for a delicious home cooked meal this Saturday? Be sure to check out the Coldstream Women’s Institute’s Hello Summer Turkey Supper! 🦃

Enjoy a turkey supper with all the fixings while supporting the upkeep of their community hall. Eat in or take out options are available, and don’t forget to bring your own bag if you’re picking up take out orders! 😊

📍 7702 Route 104, Coldstream
🕓 Saturday, May 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
💲 $15 per person

A great way to support local volunteers and enjoy a tasty meal with our community! ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/events/1017837424003213

05/27/2026

🔥 With possible dry conditions across New Brunswick this summer, it’s important we all do our part to help prevent wildfires. Please respect the current burn bans and always check conditions before lighting any outdoor fire. Stay safe and help protect our communities and forests, and help keep our Firefighters safe. 🌲

Check current burning conditions here: GNB.CA/FireWatch

05/26/2026

Q: In what year did Hartland’s beloved historic bridge officially open to the public? 🚶🏻🐎
A: 1901

The bridge was inaugurated on July 4, 1901, providing a vital connection across the Saint John River between Hartland and Somerville.

📸The event was well-attended, as shown in this historic photo.

Take a self-guided tour of the bridge and Hartland to learn more! https://townofhartland.ca/tourmap

05/25/2026

🗳️ Vote daily for the Hartland Farmers Market in Excellence NB's People’s Choice Award for Best Farm Market! 🥕🍓

Voting is open from May 25 to June 8, and you can cast one vote per day in support of this wonderful local market and the many vendors, volunteers, and community members who help make it such a success. ❤️

Congratulations to the Hartland Farmers Market on the nomination, and best of luck! 👏🌽🍞 We can't wait for this local gem to reopen for the season on June 6 by CK's Canteen next to the Covered Bridge!

We are a finalist for the 2026 People's Choice Awards for BEST FARMERS MARKET !! 🥳

https://excellencenb.ca/pages/peoples-choice-voting

Voting is officially open at the link above.
You can vote once per day, voting is open May 25 - June 8.

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