Town News

CANCELLED - Due to impending forecast of snow and wind for evening of January 15th, the public meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a later date.

PUBLIC MEETING

TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

TOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
AMENDMENT #1 — MINERAL WORKINGS IN CENTRAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREA

Date
Tuesday, January 15th, 2019

Time
7:00 PM

Where
United Church Hall, Fogo Island Central

All residents are encouraged to attend this meeting as it involves a significant change to the town municipal plan and development regulations. Your participation is very important to Fogo Island.

NOTICE - Residents of Tilting - Water Shut Off

The Town of Fogo Island would like to inform residents that on Thursday, December 27th, 2018, workers will be doing checks and maintenance with the water system (weather permitting).
Water will be turned off intermittently during the day in the community.

You may experience dirty or discoloured water during this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank you
Public Works Department
Town of Fogo Island

Remember "Snow means Slow"

Once again, we are facing our winter season for 2018-2019 and Council is reminding motorists of the dangers of winter driving and of the need to adjust our driving habits to fit the conditions.
All residents are reminded that it is illegal to leave an unattended vehicle on the roadways between the hours of 12 midnight and 8:00 AM from December 1st to March 31st. Such action impedes our snow clearing efforts and is dangerous to the traveling... Read more.

No Collection on Fogo Island for Tuesday, Dec 25th, 2018; will be collected on
Monday, December 24th, 2018.

No collection on Fogo Island for Wednesday, December 26th, 2018; will be collected on
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.

No Collection on Fogo Island for Tuesday, January 1st, 2019; will be collected on
Monday, December 31st, 2018.

Senior's Holiday Social

December 17th, 2018
Joe Batt's Arm Hall
9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Pancakes and Tea/Coffee Available
Presentation by a Public Health Nurse
Visit by Santa!

Please call the arena by Friday December 14th by 2 p.m. if you plan to attend.

Volunteers are needed and welcome to help in any way.

Sponsored by the Town of Fogo Island and The Wellness Coalition

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND!

TOWN OF FOGO ISLAND HOLIDAY HOURS

December 24th to January 1st

December 24th
8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

December 25th
CLOSED

December 26th
CLOSED

December 27th
8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m.

December 28th
CLOSED

December 31st
CLOSED

January 1st
CLOSED

Help us Create the 2019 Fogo Island
Tourism Events Calendar!

What is it?
A comprehensive calendar of events that you, a community group, or a business is planning on hosting between May and October 2019.

Why is it important?
Visitors are planning trips to Fogo Island 5 months in advance on average. If you would like to attract business and be featured on visitor's itinerary then this is important for you, your business, and the success of OUR ISLAND!

How does this benefit you?
Greater... Read more.

Junior Canadian Rangers (JCRs) Meeting

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
FICA Cafeteria
7:30 p.m.

There will be a meeting to discuss the forming a Fogo Island Junior Canadian Ranger Patrol for children between 12 to 18 years old.

Any questions please contact:
Lambert Dwyer
(709) 658-7359