Butternut Valley Rural Community

05/29/2026

The Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with McKenna Institute and UNB student Matthius Muscroft to help connect local businesses with free digital support opportunities.

Matthias Muscroft- Student Digital Mentor is offering free support to businesses and organizations across Sussex and Butternut Valley Rural Community with help available in areas like improving online presence, social media and branding, websites, digital tools, online safety, and general tech support.

This is a great opportunity for businesses that may need an extra hand with technology, want to strengthen their digital presence, or simply have questions about tools and platforms they use every day.

We’re happy to help share resources like this with our business community and support partnerships that make these kinds of opportunities more accessible locally.

05/21/2026

📢 Notice to Residents

The Butternut Valley Council will be officially sworn in on Thursday, May 28, 2026, followed by a brief Council meeting.

🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 2002 Route 885, Havelock, NB
All are welcome to attend!

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05/21/2026

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the newly elected Council of Butternut Valley!

Staff is preparing to welcome you to the new municipal hall for your first meeting and looks forward to supporting you in your mandate over the next four years.

To those who courageously put their names forward to represent their ward but were not elected, congratulations on well run campaigns. Stepping forward to serve your neighbours is no small feat, and your commitment to civic duty is truly commendable.

Mayor: Alan (Al) Brown
Ward 1: Thomas Jeffrey
Ward 2: Vicky Gaunce
Ward 3: Stefanie McFarlane
Ward 4: Mark Rideout

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05/08/2026

Attention Ward 1!
Change of location for Extra Poll on Saturday, May 9th.
Voting will now take place at the Coles Island Fire Department 9473 Route 112, Coles Island, NB.
11:00am to 3:00pm.
Please spread the word. Thank you!

05/08/2026

Hello Ward 1,
We learned this morning of a fire that may impact the extra poll scheduled for tomorrow, May 9, at the Old School location in Coles Island. We are awaiting confirmation from Elections NB regarding an alternative location.
Please stay tuned—we will share updates here as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

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05/05/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR WARD 1 RESIDENTS

EXTRA POLL:
An extra poll has been added for Ward 1 voters, and we wanted to be sure you’re aware.

Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Old School
11314 Route 10
Coles Island, NB
E4C 2P7

This additional polling opportunity makes it even easier to get out and vote.
Please help spread the word to other Ward 1 residents, and remember—every vote counts!

05/05/2026

Friendly Reminder - if you have not already completed your 2026 Census, you have until July 31st!