More Updates Coming for Carleton Community Centre

Last week Saint John MP Rodney Weston announced a federal investment of $22,500 for the community centre's in the new gym floor, with the city contributing $40,000 which will finish the job.

The center which was built in 1863, has had a great year in terms of renovations and injections of funds. Earlier in the year the NB Dept of Health announced that the centre would be receiving $125,000 toward establishing a Wellness Centre in conjunction with St Joseph's Community Health Centre. A health practitioner provides disease management and specimen collection, and other services.

Apparently the West Side Food Bank will relocate to the community centre later in the year. This is very good news. The current location at the Maritime Opportunity Centre, is on a bus route that has sporadic service. And it's quite a walk if you're carrying a few bags of groceries.

Queen's Square Makeover?

According to the City's website:

The City of Saint John is developing a plan for Queen's Square West.

The public is invited to contribute to the plan for Queen’s Square West. The City of Saint John Input Session – Queen’s Square West Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7-9pm. St. Patrick’s School Gymnasium, 172 City Line. For further information, please contact the City of Saint John Leisure Services Department at 658-2909.

That could be exciting news... get out there everyone and have a say!!

I like this aerial image from the City's webage (look for Maps - under Services). It was taken in 1967. Great shot of the west side.