Town News

Have leftover or used paint sitting in your garage? Don't let it gather dust—recycle it! Take your paint products to a ReGeneration collection site and help keep them out of our landfills and waterways.

Currently the CNWM (Transfer Station) accepts paint during their office hours which are:

Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For more information about why we should recycle paint:
https://www.regeneration.ca/news/why-recycle-paint/

Paint acceptable products:
https://www.productcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NL-Paint-Accepted-Products-List-1.pdf

Notice to Fogo Residents

Our workers are commencing work on shouldering the roads. We are advising the residents of Fogo to drive slow and cautious driving around the town today.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter and hope you will keep our workers safe.

The Town of Fogo Island would like to congratulate Brent Broaders on being named
Canada's top junior ball hockey player!

You can read the article on the CBC News website here.

The Town of Fogo Island is proud to say that the it has installed two inclusive swings at the playgrounds in Joe Batt's Arm and Fogo!

Our end goal is to have inclusive swings available all around Fogo Island and we are steadily working our way to that goal.

These Inclusive Swings are specifically designed so that children with special needs, including limited core and upper body strength, can enjoy the playgrounds even more.

FIRE CHIEF

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Clerk/Town Manager, the Fire Chief works closely with Council while overseeing and directing all aspects of operation and administration of Fogo Island Fire Rescue, the provider of fire and emergency services for the Municipality. As a member of the Town's senior management team, the Fire Chief also plays an important role in the overall leadership of the organization and is the resource person for Council's Public Safety and... Read more.

KIDS SPECIAL FUN DAY EVERYONE WELCOME
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH 9AM - 4PM
AT THE STADIUM

• A kid's fun day ages 5 and up.
• Please bring along, a back pack with your towel, change of clothes,
• sunblock, bug spray, hat, sneakers, white shirt/pillow slip to tie
• dye, and a friend.
• Admission is $10.00 per/child.
• Registration slips to be completed that day.
• Call 266-1111 for more details.

LUNCH
PROVIDED
CALL 266-1111
IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS.
PLEASE COME ALONG
AND ENJOY THIS
SPECIAL DAY OF FUN!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MAINTENANCE WORKER, PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Fogo Island is seeking a dedicated and qualified individual to join its team and provide professional support and operation of the Town's engineering and public works programs.
This position is responsible for the operation of the Towns street maintenance equipment and work with the Public Works Department. Assigned work may include repairs and standard maintenance procedures to ensure that all water and sewer... Read more.

The Town of Fogo Island is currently accepting Tenders for a standing offer on an Excavator, Backhoe, and Dump Truck services on an hourly rate.

• The successful bidder would be expected to supply the necessary equipment when requested by the Town
• Standing offer will be for a period of one year only
• Contractor must provide proof of general liability insurance and be in good standing with worker's compensation
• If the successful bidder is unavailable at any... Read more.

Public Meeting
Iceberg Arena - July 26th, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Regarding the Certification of the Fogo Island Airstrip

"As you probably know by now we here on Fogo Island have been very fortunate to have EVAS Air of Gander offering Flights from Fogo Island to Gander since late April.
But we have ran into a serious problem just as EVAS were going to offer seat sales, packages for them scheduled Flights we received a word from Transport Canada that wasn't possible because the Airstrip... Read more.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

RESIDENTS OF TILTING

UPDATE: The boil order has now been lifted as of August 13th, 2018.

The Municipality of Fogo Island has issued a Boil Water Advisory in the community of Tilting as of Monday, July 16, 2018 due to equipment failure with the chlorination pump at the Pump House.

Consumers are advised to bring water that you might ingest to a rigorous boil for one (1) minute. Please boil water being used for the following:
Drinking
Brushing Teeth
Making Ice
Making Juice
Making Infant formula and cereal
Cooking
Washing fruits and vegetables
Making tea/coffee and other hot drinks

For further information about the Boil Water Advisory, please call:

Town of Fogo Island @ 266-1320.
Government Services Centre @ 256-1400

Note: If using a home water treatment, such as a filter, follow the manufacturer's advice.