Grand Opening Weymouth Waterfront Library

August 2, 2010 – The Grand Opening of the new Weymouth Waterfront Library was held on Thursday, July 29. Councillor, Randall Amero acted as the master of ceremony. Roderigue Lefort, chair of the Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee, Gary Archibald from the Western Counties Regional Library, Deputy Warden Jimmy MacAlpine from the Municipality of the District of Digby and Harold Theriault Jr., MLA Digby-Annapolis brought greetings.
Guest speakers for the event were Greg Kerr, MP West Nova and Hon. Marilyn More, Minister of Education.

Picture of the library construction and grand opening can be seen in the photo gallery.

Building to be Demolished

March 15, 2010 – There will soon be a new look in downtown Weymouth as three buildings known as the Weymouth Motors Show Room, Old Firehall and the Old Ski Doo Showroom will be torn down over the next few days. On Monday, March 15, 2010 shingles have been removed and windows taken out. To see pictures of these building look at the Photo pages.

State of the art library, too

August 29, 2009 – By Karla Kelly

FOR THE DIGBY COURIER

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There was some new old news among the announcement Thursday of $1.4 million in funding for Weymouth. West Nova MP Greg Kerr said the funding was on top of $417,900 already committed for a new village library.


“Peter MacKay (Atlantic Gateway Minister) made the public announcement for this important commitment earlier in the year but many may not pick up on it due to the communication blackout from the election,” Kerr said.

Western Counties Regional Library director Trudy Amirault said funding announcement for the construction of a much-needed library in Weymouth was wonderful news.

“This is wonderful for us,” said Amirault. “We are thrilled to have a state of the art facility that will reflect what the community needs and wants.”

Birdsall added that the new library will benefit from the province’s commitment to ensure all of Nova Scotia has high speed internet by the end of 2009.

Major funding support for Weymouth

August 29, 2009 – By Karla Kelly

FOR THE DIGBY COURIER

NovaNewsNow.com



The federal and provincial governments will pump $1.4 million into development of Weymouth. On Thursday, West Nova MP Greg Kerr announced a $700,000 federal contribution for development of a light manufacturing facility in the village, and Lunenburg MLA Pam Birdsall added that the same amount would come from the province.


The light manufacturing facility will provide 4,000 square feet of industrial space to be leased at commercial rates to new and or expanding businesses.

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee chair Rod Lefort said the village’s development project also includes beautification, increased retail activity, renewed usage of the Sissiboo River and a general working atmosphere on the waterfront to create new jobs and secure the viability of Weymouth’s downtown core.

In an area hurt economically by the downturn in the local forestry sector, Kerr said he sees Weymouth as a community dedicated to come alive.

“I’ve watched Weymouth struggle hard and this year’s economy has added to the pressure,” he said. “The community is pulling itself up and by this activity today is facing a much more positive future.”

Kerr congratulated the village on its planned manufacturing facility and said what has been achieved is marvelous.

“It is terrific that this vision is underway,” he said. “The whole project with its detailed plans is impressive to me and is an example for other communities.”

Birdsall said the $700,000 provincial investment is coming from its Community Development Trust Fund.

She spoke of Weymouth’s rich history and the resilient spirit of its residents in the face of floods, fires and the economic ups and downs of the lumber and shipping industries.

“It’s a spirit that continues to define this town’s progress and sense of community,” she said. “It is local leadership and vision that creates strong communities that not only survive but thrive through difficult times.”

Thursday’s announcement is an investment in the future prosperity of Weymouth and area, Birdsall added.

Among the Weymouth efforts to improve its future was creation of Team Weymouth, which was formed three years ago in the wake of the Irving Sawmill closure to maintain and create jobs so people will be encouraged to stay here.

“It’s an investment for our community,” said organization chair Dominique Hanna. “With the funding announcement today, our hard work over the past three years has not been wasted.”

Lefort said the first phase of redeveloping Weymouth was he creation of Sissiboo Landing.

He said the planned manufacturing facility will be an industrial incubator and provide space and incentive for new and growing innovative businesses to locate in Weymouth, bringing outside investment, jobs and retail traffic to the downtown area.

“Today’s announcement is another step toward achieving our vision and goal. Today has served as a great encouragement but the job’s not done.”

Nova Plastics has signed a letter of intent to lease space adding 20-25 new jobs in the next year and will utilize two vacant buildings in the downtown business section until the new structure is completed.

Pam Birdsall said the province has also invested in the expansion of Nova Plastics, an innovative home-grown company in Weymouth that is making Nova Scotia a better place to invest and do business.

Rug Hooking

March 19, 2009 – March 16 & 17 seen 6 ladies here at Sissiboo Landing to learn and expand on their knowledge of Rug Hooking. Vicki Graham from Brier Island guided the ladies with making a country scene chair pad. Check out our photo page for a few pictures.