• Thursday - July 29 - 7:30 Town Hall - The planning committee for this year's Bakeapple Festival will be having its last meeting on Thursday this week.  Every group participating are asked to be present for this important meeting.

•   Posted July 23 - Cyber Camp For Kids

• Posted July 2 - Council Advisory - Boil Order in Place - The Municipality of Garnish has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of Garnish.  This advisory is effective July 21, 2010 and will continue until further notice.  The Town of Garnish will inform residents and businesses when the boil order is lifted.  Bring water to a rigorous rolling boil for one minute before consumption.

• Posted July 20 - Scrap Metal Pick Up - Mallay's Scrap Yard will pick up, at no charge, any metal works like car wrecks, metal fishing gear, etc.  Call Ruth at the Town Office (826.2330) for more details.

• Posted July 19 - Greta Hollett Memorial Library New CAP (Community Access Program) Hours

Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12  Noon and 12:30 - 4 PM

Wednesday and Thursday: 12 - 5

Friday: 8:30 AM - 12 Noon and 12:30 - 4 PM

If you would like to know more about internet and computer technology, Brittany will be glad to assist you. 

Call 826-2371 for more details.

• Posted July 11 - Greta Hollet Memorial Library - Computer training available at the Greta Hollett Memorial Library this summer.  Drop in to see Brittany or call 826-2371.

• Posted June 16 - Festival Schedule Posted Online - Everyone is advised that the schedule for the 18th Garnish Bakeapple Festival has been posted to the Bakeapple Festival Webpage. You can find it at

• http://www.townofgarnish.com/Bakeapple%20Festival%20page.htm

• Posted June 16 - Council advisory - Signs Posted - Dog walkers are asked to notice the "Poop and Scoop" signs that have been place in two spots around town.  Article 13 of Town of Garnish Animal Control By Law 2009 states:

13. Anyone walking a dog/s within the town boundaries shall remove all dog poop dropped beside the road, or elsewhere, immediately. Poop shall be disposed off in a sanitary and hygienic fashion as for any garbage.

Your cooperation is expected and much appreciated.

• 2010 Newfoundland Summer Games - Are you interested or involved in the 2010 Newfoundland Summer Games being hosted on the Burin Peninsula this summer?  If so, THIS is for you.

• Council Advisory - Residents and non residents are reminded that the Garnish Property Standards By-Law (April 2010) Section General Property Requirements # 2 states as follows: 

            2. A residential property shall not have growth of weeds and grass that are
                detrimental to the appearance of the property, and that are not being cut regularly,
                and are excessive when compared with neighbouring properties.

           Nonresidents, and residents who do not wish to mow their own grass, can take advantage of a

             grass mowing service.  If this regulation is ignored, penalties will apply.

• Posted April 16 - Trust Fund Set Up - A Balsom Emergency Trust Fund has been setup at the Bank of  Nova Scotia in Marystown. Donations can be made at any branch. 

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