News
Communities in Bloom International Judges Visit Sussex
The Town congratulates CIB Chairperson Wendy Anderson and the entire CIB team. CIB Committee members hosted our international judges Berta Biggs, retired greenhouse owner from Wetaskiwin, Alberta and Dr Andrea Bocsi, economist-lawyer, tourism expert, community building expert from Hungary this week
New Emergency Alert System – Voyent Alert!
Sussex is pleased to announce the integration of a new emergency alert notification system – Voyent Alert. In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely, and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones.
Voyent Alert provides a reliable and efficient way to distribute and receive detailed emergency alerts and other important day-to-day information. Voyent Alert offers customized options to receive critical information and alerts through up to 4 notification options – Voice Call, Text, App Notification, and Email. Through these channels, residents receive details on emergency situations. Critical information such as distance and direction of an incident, preferred evacuation route, and other relevant details concerning an evolving situation are issued.
With the option to provide information alerts, Sussex will now be issuing further notices regarding day-to-day situations that may affect your immediate area, such as road closures, water advisories, snow removal advisories, and more.
The system uses specific addresses to ensure users receive accurate, personalized notifications. Residents have the ability to pin specific locations on a map within Sussex boundaries to further tailor their notifications. Alternatively, users can opt out of alerts that may not pertain to their demographic for further customization. Residents have the power to define which communications they receive, on which devices, and for as many locations as needed.
Please visit our “Alerts” page to register and for more information: Sussex.ca/alerts
Residents who have registered with Sentinel and have previously been receiving Alerts are automatically enrolled for Voyent Alert. To complete the transition of an account, visit Sussex.ca/alerts and sign-in with the email or phone number linked to Sentinel. Please note: If you have previously registered with Sentinel, but do not reside within the boundaries of Sussex, you are not automatically enrolled.
8th Hussars 175th Anniversary Itinerary
On 21 May 2023, the 8th Canadian Hussars Regiment will celebrate its 175th anniversary, as the oldest continuously serving Cavalry Regiment in Canada. Additionally, the Regiment will commemorate its long-standing relationship with the Netherlands by hosting the Dutch Ambassador and incorporating the raising of the flag of the Town of Eelde, Netherlands as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations.
2023 Annual Watermain & Hydrant Flushing
The annual Hydrant Flushing Program begins the evening of April 30, 2023 for 17 consecutive evenings, finishing the morning of May 17, 2023.
Expression of Interest – Community Members
The Regional Service Commission is seeking community members who are invested in the area and want to make a difference. Your input as a citizen is valuable! If you are interested or have a related skill set, read below to see how you can get involved.
Sussex Council Sets Unified Water and Sewer User Fees and Billing Schedule
Sussex Council has approved an amendment to the water and sewer by-laws of the former Town of Sussex (Ward 1) and the former Village of Sussex Corner (Ward 2).
Sussex Council approves a Basement Flood Prevention Subsidy Program
enacted to support local residents in taking proactive measures to mitigate the risk of basement flooding events through the Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program
Charge Your Engines
Sussex has recently joined NB Power’s eCharge Network by successfully commissioning two level 2 chargers at O’Connell Park for public use.
SUSSEX BEGINS PROCESS TO SECURE NEW CREST, SHIELD AND TOWN FLAG
Sussex Council has initiated a process to secure a new Coat of Arms, new Flag and new Crest by making application to the Canadian Heraldic Authority through the Chief Herald of Canada’s office, a division of the Governor General of Canada’s office.