2015 Profile Book Bay Roberts NL

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Town of Bay Roberts
Communities in Bloom 2015
Proud of the past - Poised for the future BAY ROBERTS, NEWFOUNDLAND 2015
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Table of Contents
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VII.
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XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
CIB Participation Information
Itinerary
Map of Bay Roberts
Contacts
Introduction
New & Major Initiatives
Tidiness
Environmental Action
Heritage Conservation
Urban Forestry
Landscape
Floral Displays
Committee Members
Final Note
Appendix
BAY ROBERTS, NEWFOUNDLAND 2015
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CIB Participant Information
Population: 5,818
Website: www.bayroberts.com
Contact Name: Ron Delaney
CIB Committee Chair Contact: Dean Franey
Area in Square Miles: 40.04 sq. mi
Volunteer Coordinator: Ron Delaney
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Itinerary
July 14th
Time
Location
Activity
Representative
2:00pm
Bay Roberts Visitor’s
Pavilion
Pick up Judges
Ron Delaney
Time
Location
Activity
Representative
8:00am
Silverwood Inn
Breakfast with the Mayor
Mayor Philip Wood
9:00am—10:15am
Goose Pond Walking
Trail, Dog Park, Eco
Garden, Shearstown
Estuary
Community Tour Part 1
Ron Delaney, Jessica
Smith & Joshua Thomas
(Tourism Students)
10:15am—12:00pm
War Memorial, Walter
Baggs Memorial Garden,
Klondyke Causeway,
French’s Park
Community Tour Part 2
Ron Delaney, Fire Chief
Adam Norman, Mayor
Philip Wood
12:00pm—12:45pm
Council Chambers at the
Cable Building
Luncheon, Meet & Greet
with Town Staff
Members of Communities
in Bloom Committee,
Cultural Foundation,
Town Staff Representing
Tourism and Recreation,
Heritage Society, Public
Works Members, Heritage
Advisory
12:45pm—1:30pm
Cable Building Meeting
Room
Community Profile
Update
1:30pm—2:30pm
Cable Building, SUF
Dawe Lodge #82
National Historic Site
Tour, “Heart of Heritage”
Tour
Lois Dawe, Bay Roberts
Cultural Foundation
2:30pm—3:00pm
Community Gardens
Tree Planting
Deputy Mayor Walter
Yetman
3:00pm
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Judges Break
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6:00pm
Shoreline Heritage
Walking Trail
Tour
7:30pm
Search & Rescue Building
Meet & Greet with Town
Staff, Community
Volunteers
July 15th
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Map of Bay Roberts
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Contacts
Name
Address
Affiliation/Title
Email
Dean Franey
P.O. Box 114, Bay
Roberts, NL, A0A
1G0
Councillor/
Chairperson
deanfraney@yahoo.
ca
Ron Delaney
P.O. Box 114, Bay
Roberts, NL, A0A
1G0
Director of Tourism
and Economic
Development
rdelaney@town.bay
roberts.nf.ca
Walter Yetman
P.O. Box 114, Bay
Roberts, NL, A0A
1G0
Deputy Mayor
wyetman@nf.aibn.c
om
Agnes Butler
Volunteer
Ruth Murray
Volunteer
Glenda Seymour
Volunteer
Phone
(709) 786-2126 ext. 4
Ian Flynn
P.O. Box 114, Bay
Roberts, NL, A0A
1G0
Director of
Recreation
ianflynn@klondykec (709) 786-2126 Ext.
oncert.com
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Sean Elms
P.O. Box 114, Bay
Roberts, NL, A0A
1G0
Director of Public
Works and
Technical Services
selms@town.bayrob
erts.nf.ca
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(709) 786-2126
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Introduction
“Our Town”
Bay Roberts is a flourishing community with approximately 6,000 people. The
townspeople take the initiative to ensure community prosperity while preserving our unique
culture and history.
The resourceful and expansive harbour of Bay Roberts captivated voyaging fishermen
from the English county of Devon, and the Channel Island. Sections of the beach had flat
rocks which permitted curing of fish without using flakes. The fishermen were assigned their
respective sections which were called “fishing rooms”. By the 20th century, a thriving fishing
community had developed in French’s Cove in eastern Bay Roberts. Along the famous
“Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail” you can admire the remnants of this era, including fishing
stages, rock walls, and root cellars.
In 1910, Bay Roberts became an important link to the outside world. The Western
Union Cable Company installed a relay station which connected England to the Western
Hemisphere. The Bay Roberts station provided a private line between Winston Churchill and
Franklin D. Roosevelt. The original red brick building still stands today and is now a
National Historic Site. Not only this, but the building also houses our Municipal Offices, the
Road to Yesterday Museum, the Christopher Pratt Art Gallery, as well as the Bay Roberts
Archives.
Recently, there has been considerable growth with respect to both housing and
industry in the Town of Bay Roberts. Also, priority has been placed on the preservation of our
history and culture, with the specific intention of expanding tourism endeavours. Our goal is
to accommodate the growth of local industry while being deliberately attentive to
environmental responsibilities. Our community is built on a strong foundation based on
volunteer action, independence, and perseverance. Thus far, community pride is evident
through the initiatives which have been completed and in progress.
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New and Major Initiatives
In the Town of Bay Roberts, there are several new initiatives under way. These
initiatives were planned with the consideration from Communities in Bloom judges in prior
years. As follows is a brief overview of these initiatives.
French’s Park — French’s Park was initiated in 2013, and steady progress is under way
on this space. Many enhancements have been made at the park, including
Goose Pond Walking Trail — In the Shearstown area of our municipality, a beautiful
walking trail is under development. It features breathtaking scenery, foliage, and abundant
wildlife, setting an ideal example of the utilization of our natural environment. The next
phase of the trail will feature many upgrades, including rest areas, rain/picnic shelters, and
potential storyboard locations.
French’s Park, Coley’s Point
Trotting Out Dog Park, Shearstown
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Bay Roberts Dog Park & Eco Garden — The town is in the process of improving the
Bay Roberts Dog Park in Shearstown, with the development of a garden featuring shrubbery.
Heritage Wharf Restoration Project — An effort is being made to restore many wharfs
in the town. The town is pushing to preserve our way of life and heritage.
Cable Avenue Vegetable Garden — Behind the Western Union Cable Building, a
vegetable garden is being made. This project will be completed in the Summer of 2015. The
garden will feature twelve vegetable beds.
Eco Garden
Heritage Wharf Restoration Project
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Entrance Display — There is progress being made on the improvement of the
entrance display when entering Bay Roberts at the intersection of L.T. Stick Drive and
Conception Bay Highway. The display will include new signage, and a mixture of flowers
and shrubbery.
Miracle Gro Best Garden Selection Awards — Beginning this year, the town will
present eight gardens with the title of “Best Garden Selection” as sponsored by Miracle Gro
and Communities in Bloom.
Barracks Road Upgrades — The town is in the progress of improving the landscaping
of Barracks Road. The plan is to decrease the inclination of the road at the intersection with
the Conception Bay Highway, so to increase safety for both drivers and pedestrians.
Miracle Gro Best Garden Selection Award
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Tidiness
Bay Roberts has made widespread advancements with regards to making our
community “Cleaner and Greener”. Where the area is intensely advancing in numerous
ways, a sense of determination and pride is necessary to achieve our goals together!
The “Why Litter?” campaign was established in the Fall of 2013. It was designed to
create and promote awareness for the need NOT to litter by the posing of a simple two-word
question, why litter? Throughout the community, green “Why Litter?” signs can be observed.
On top of this, waste receptacles have been positioned in strategic locations all over town. We
have also adopted an anti-litter by-law in January 2009, with the enforcement and regulation
of these by-laws performed by our municipal enforcement officer.
Where our population is ever-growing, and new housing and subdivision permits are
constantly being issued, the town council has since adopted a Development Policy whereby
installation of sidewalks, gutters, water/sewer, and a green space is a requirement for newly
developed areas.
New Subdivision Requirements (Badcock
Blvd) According to the Development Policy
A “Why Litter?” Campaign Sign by
the Shearstown Estuary
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Tidiness
Throughout our town, there are exceptional recreation, park, and green space facilities.
Through the assistance of full-time/seasonal staff, alongside many volunteers and
committees, our goal is to accelerate the cleanliness and attractiveness of these areas for our
residents throughout the year. We aim to uphold the maintenance of park benches, garbage
receptacles, picnic tables, and floral arrangements (when in season). Users are encouraged to
keep public areas tidy and waste-free due to the strategy placement of our “Why Litter?”
campaign signs.
Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex
French’s Park in Coley’s Point
Trotting Out Dog Park
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Tidiness
The Town of Bay Roberts holds a “Community Clean-up” day to keep residents of the
community involved. This effort is supported by our school litter campaign. Some members
of our “Cleaner and Greener” and “Communities in Bloom” committees participate in lots of
these events to assist in making them a widespread success. It is always appreciated to see
“young” and “old” volunteers working in unison to advance and beautify our exceptional
town. Also, this opportunity allows our younger residents to feel initiated and involved in
the community, as we hope this support will linger in the years to come. The town prioritizes
the enabling of our younger generation to embrace the same mentality of pride and
togetherness, while ensuring that our town is a “Tidy Town”.
The “Cleaner and Greener” committee also promotes an event in which one home
from each of our six zones are given the title of outstanding home award winners according
to numerous criteria, including: pride of property, cleanliness, and floral displays. This event
is an excellent opportunity for residents to display pride of ownership in their properties!
One incentive that the town promotes is titled “Fall in Love with Bay Roberts”. It aims
to improve seasonal tourism, as well as to support our local business community.
Community Clean-up Day
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In recognition of a society that is over-consuming and discarding, the Town of Bay
Roberts promotes taking the initiative to help the environment by reducing, reusing,
recycling, and recovering. To promote these initiatives, the municipality of Bay Roberts
launched its curbside recycling program in January 2014. To include the community in these
initiatives, a startup information kit was delivered to every household along with our social
media coverage.
Each year along with our community clean-up, we hold a Hazardous Waste Collection
Day. Our local fire department volunteers partner with Eastern Waste Management to
educate community members with the proper and safe removal of any hazardous waste they
may have. Bay Roberts takes advantage of every opportunity to team up with any program
to further educate and promote the importance of being environmentally-friendly to our
community.
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
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In November 2013, the Harbour Grace Waste Recovery Facility opened. This regional
no-fee drop-off site provides an alternative for residents to dispose items that do not fall
within the weekly curbside waste collection guidelines. The Town of Bay Roberts supports
and encourages the usage of this facility for bulk waste.
The Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), a non-profit, industry-led
organization, aims at the recycling of electronics that are no longer of use. The Multi-Material
Stewardship Board (MMSB) has partnered with our local recycling “Green Depot” creating
an E-recycling drop-off centres in our province. This program diverts waste that would have
ended up in landfills.
One of the many excellent committees in Bay Roberts is the “Cleaner and Greener”
committee. The Cleaner and Greener committee has established recycling programs at both
Amalgamated Academy and Coley’s Point Primary schools. Committee members participate
in monthly “Cleanup Days” at both of these schools. Additionally, Amalgamated Academy
promotes a monthly “Recycling Blitz” where students recycle beverage containers. The
committee also established a weekly shredding program. The Town of Bay Roberts permits
our residents to bring their grass clippings, leaves, and branches to a designated drop-off site
to be shredded. The shredded material is available for free for residents to reuse.
Recycling Blitz at Amalgamated Academy
Environmental Parade by Works
Department & CIB
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In 2013, the Town of Bay Roberts began its guided walking tour of the Shearstown
Estuary. The “Wetland Wonders” tour’s focus is the delicate ecosystem that is flourishing
with many different species of plants and animals, as well as promoting the awareness of its
importance and conservation. There is a Municipal Agreement between Bay Roberts and
Spaniard’s Bay, forming the Estuary Joint Management Committee. Both municipalities
agreed in managing and maintaining the wetlands within their jurisdiction along with advice
from the partners of Eastern Habitat Joint Adventure.
The Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail—although a main feature for heritage
conservation—is included in many ways of the town taking action in education and
promoting environmental action.
As an active community, many of our residents and visiting tourists take part in this
captivating feature of our town. Interpretive panels are conveniently placed along the trail to
educate hikers of the marine environment and history of the early settlement.
Also, there are interchangeable bulletin boards placed along the Shoreline Heritage
Walking Trail allowing for the postage of changes and advisories.
Thus, the Town of Bay Roberts demonstrates an active awareness in the nurturing and
preservation of the natural beauty of our fantastic municipality for the future generations.
Shearstown Estuary
Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail
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The history of the Town of Bay Roberts dates back the beginning of the seventeenth
century. There is an increase in awareness of buildings and structures which had considerable
historical and cultural attribute to our community. The municipal council of Bay Roberts has
endowed Heritage Regulations for the conservation and protection of buildings, structures,
and areas of the town. They were recognized for their valuable potential to enhance tourismrelated businesses, while protecting their prevalent purpose. Such designated locations have
received plaques noting their title as Municipal Heritage Sites.
The Caplin/Myers House, the Bay Roberts Railway Station, Western Union Cable
Building, and Cable Avenue have all been placed under the Heritage Regulations since 2009.
Of these, the Bay Roberts Railway Station, and Cable Avenue are recognized as Provincial
Registered Heritage Structures, while the Western Union Cable Building is recognized as
both a Provincial Registered Heritage Structure as well as a National Historic Site.
Recently, Cable Avenue has been deemed as a Registered Heritage District by the
Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Cable Avenue, a Registered Heritage District
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The Bay Roberts Heritage Society is a critical committee in concerning the town’s
heritage. The Society’s mission statement is: “To preserve, protect, and present the history
and culture of the Bay Roberts area.” In order for this mission to be achieved, the community
must gather together to promote and preserve the town’s rich history. The Heritage Society is
crucial in the operation of the Road to Yesterday Museum, the Christopher Pratt Art Gallery,
and the Bay Roberts Archives. An organization has been created for those who would make
valued contribution on a volunteer basis titled “Friends of the Museum”. New members are
always welcome!
The Heritage Society also has a Heritage Advisory Committee that is ran by the
council. With reference to the conservation and preservation of our town’s history, volunteer
committees are absolutely essential components.
Western Union Cable Building
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In 2013, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Cable Building, our local National
Historic Site and Registered Structure. This building acts as a tribute to the Heritage Society,
and proves to be an exceptional example of modern use of a Heritage Structure. Not only
does the Cable Building house the Bay Roberts Municipal Offices, but it also contains the
“Road to Yesterday Museum”, the Christopher Pratt Art Gallery, and the Bay Roberts
Archives. One of our many interpretive walking tours commences from this location. The
“Heart of Heritage Walking Tour” brings you through the Municipal Heritage District of
Cable Avenue where you meet characters dressed in historic vignettes. To end it all off, you
enjoy traditional music while sipping on a cup of tea at the SUF Dawe Lodge #82.
The Heritage Society has been most recently involved in having Cable Avenue
designated as a Municipal Heritage District. Cable Avenue is an excellent example of an
environment rich in both history and local tradition. The avenue dates back to 1913, when the
Western Union Telegraph Company began constructing housing. The avenue is best known
for its iconic set-back sidewalks, curbs, original streetlights, and the chestnut trees which line
the entirety of the street.
At the “Road to Yesterday Museum”, you can observe the lifestyle and mercantile
history at the turn of the century in historic Bay Roberts. Some of the exhibits include a
general store, forge, woodworking, tinsmith, tearoom, Western Union, military, and the Bay
Roberts Guardian newspaper. Within the military exhibit specifically, the items of the first
man to enlist in the Newfoundland Regiment, Leonard T. Stick (1892-1979), can be observed.
In fact, the access road leading into Bay Roberts from the main highway has been named L.T.
Stick Drive.
A hooked mat of L.T. Stick’s home designed
and hooked by his daughter, Enid Starr, part of
Hooked Mat Display at SUF Dawe Lodge #82
L.T. Stick’s uniform — displayed at the
“Road to Yesterday Museum” in the Cable
Building National Historic Site
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At the Royal Canadian Legion in Bay Roberts, there is an ongoing unique project
taking place, with the goal of identifying more than a dozen military personnel featured in
photographs at the branch. The Bay Roberts Heritage Society is supervising the project, with
the aid of those from our local Legion. This effort is actually part of an even larger project
which aims to record the identities of all Bay Roberts residents who have served in important
world conflicts in the past, including the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean
War. The chairman of the Heritage Society, Eric Jerrett, is also co-chair of the town’s War
Memorial Restoration Committee. This committee has overseen significant enhancements to
the memorial over the past few years, with even more improvements planned.
Memorial Day at the War Memorial
Bay Roberts War Memorial
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One of the most popular tourist attractions in the Town of Bay Roberts is the
“Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail”. The 6-kilometre trail allows hikers to pay honour to the
area’s rich past, all while taking advantage of nature away from the bustle of the real world.
The walk stretches along breathtaking cliffs, shores lined with rocky beaches, sheltered coves,
and craggy headlands. Along the way, many signs are placed to educate hikers about the
cultural and historical background of the area. The town also offers interpretive walking
tours to showcase the Shoreline walk. “Cellars and Songs” takes you along one section of the
trail, where you can walk to the site of the once-thriving outport community of French’s
Cove. Also on this tour, you will observe a historic root cellar and learn about its historic role,
while participating in traditional Newfoundland music. “Toutons and Tunes” is another
walking tour where you will hike to the “Red Fisherman’s Shed”, meeting characters in
historic vignettes as you stroll. Once at the shed, you learn how to prepare delicious toutons
and even enjoy some when they are cooked, all while taking in some traditional music.
Tourism Students Making Toutons for
“Toutons and Tunes”
Root Cellar, French’s Cove
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During the year, the Town of Bay Roberts, with volunteer committees—Communities
in Bloom, Cultural Foundation, Tourism, Recreation, and Special Events—enjoy showcasing
the natural beauty, culture, and historical aspects of their beloved community. These
recognized volunteers aid in captivating our residents, businesses, and tourists through a
number of annual festivals and events that proudly display our unique traditions and
customs.
The Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation (incorporated in 2009), is a non-profit, registered
charitable organization that designates their efforts in the understanding and appreciation of
tangible—and intangible—art and heritage in the Town of Bay Roberts. The Bay Roberts
Cultural Foundation is essential in preserving our community’s history through educational
plays, re-enactments, programs, and workshops, while utilizing the town’s historic venues.
An example of one of these great events the organization uses to involve our community
members and tourists is geocaching during Cultural Days. Many of our local businesses
sponsor this and many other events. During Cultural Days, along with geocaching you can
take in “Mussels and Music” held at the “Three Sisters” beach. Mussels are freshly boiled
right on the beach and accompanied by traditional Newfoundland music along the Shoreline
Heritage Walking Trail.
Wayside signs are strategically positioned around the Town of Bay Roberts relating to
the town’s cultural history.
Wayside sign, Klondyke Causeway
Interpretive Walking Tour
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Bay Roberts’ “Songs, Stages, and Seafood Festival” is a four-day festival that celebrates
our sea-based culture and history. We bring together volunteers from all of the town’s
committees as well as the community’s youth volunteers through various venues throughout
the town. This festival includes our rich history with local and provincial talent appealing to
all of your senses: sight, smell, sound, touch, and of course taste. We aim to give our residents
and visitors a unique cultural experience carved by the sea through words, music, and great
food. From tastings, demos, workshops, contests, hiking, and dancing, this event is not one to
miss!
Youth Volunteer at Seafood Festival
Songs, Stages, and Seafood Festival
The Town of Bay Roberts offers many events during all four seasons of the year.
Autumn, being the most beautiful time to visit Bay Roberts, brings many events throughout
the town. Some of these events include Pumpkin Fest at the Visitor’s Information Centre,
pumpkin decorating and illumination held at the Community Gardens, the Halloween Park
and Interpretive Lantern Tour, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving Sunrise at the Red Fisherman’s
Shed, the Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail, and of course Remembrance Day services at the
War Memorial.
Fall Palooza at the Bay Roberts Visitor’s
Information Centre
“The Haunting” Lantern Tour
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Bay Roberts relishes one of the most pervasive Christmas celebrations in the area. We
offer a celebration of all things Christmas with a Newfoundland twist. The Festival of Lights
consists of a collection of community events that share the true spirit of a Newfoundland
Christmas and a two-time National Winter Lights winner. The Festival hosts a large Nativity
scene with many pieces hand-crafted, the province’s first intelligent light park, with
community sing-alongs and church services connecting community members and visitors
alike during this joyous seasons.
In 2012, Bay Roberts was placed as #8 in the Readers Digest top ten most festive cities
in Canada! Through endured involvement from our community members, committees, and
volunteers, the Town of Bay Roberts will continue to support, embrace, and showcase its
natural beauty, unique culture, and important history.
Nighttime Illumination Parade
Old Time Christmas Concert
Girl Guides at Christmas Village at
Visitor’s Pavilion
Intelligent Light Show at Wilbur Sparkes
Recreation Complex (Festival of Lights)
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Urban Forestry
The municipality of Bay Roberts recognizes that trees are an essential resource that
offer more than simply picturesque beauty for our community. Arboriculture increases our
life quality by attracting natural elements and providing oxygen, while improving air quality
and supporting wildlife in our community’s urban setting. Also, trees provide shade in the
summer and shields us from harsh weather in the winter.
The horticulture and arboriculture sectors of agriculture are recognized as valuable to
the Town of Bay Roberts and our community recognizes the importance of being a member
of the Communities in Bloom organization. We aim to implement an urban forestry plan to
maintain, protect, and grow our arboricultural sector. Our beautiful horse chestnut trees on
Cable Avenue are inspected every two years.
Chestnut Trees on Cable Avenue
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Landscape
Our municipal parks and recreation areas are used throughout the year by our
residents and visiting tourists. As described in the Heritage Conservation section our booklet,
Bay Roberts hosts a number of festivals, events, and walking tours, utilizing the beautiful
landscape of our town.
Bay Roberts invites and initiates community involvement through the distribution of
different awards throughout the year. The Cleaner and Greener Committee have an event in
which one home from each of our six zones are designated with the status of an outstanding
property according to several criteria. Some of these criteria include: pride of property,
cleanliness, and floral displays. During our Festival of Lights celebration in the winter, we
also have a “Best Illumination” award that we offer to our residents. The Bay Roberts
Communities in Bloom Committee has started an “Our Business Blooms” initiative, in which
interested businesses receive participation signage and are eligible to win a Bay Roberts
“Cleaner and Greener Business Award”.
Beginning this year, the Town of Bay Roberts has introduced the distribution of Best
Garden Selection awards sponsored by Miracle Gro. Eight of these awards will be presented
to residential properties which display excellent garden selection. This opportunity was
made possible thanks to Communities in Bloom.
The Town of Bay Roberts has one of the most beautiful natural locations in the
province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We are extremely proud of our community and
will continue to showcase and compliment the town’s natural attributes.
Miracle Gro Best Garden Selection Award
Shoreline Heritage Walking Trail
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Landscape
As mentioned in our New & Major Initiatives, there are numerous new and exciting
things happening in our town with regards to landscape.
One of these new initiatives is the development of a green space at the intersection of
L.T. Stick Drive and Conception Bay Highway. In an effort to “soften” one of the entrance
ways and to act upon the Communities in Bloom judges’ recommendations, the Department
of Tourism and Economic Development along with our Communities in Bloom Committee
are in the process of landscaping the area and adding a floral display to greet residents and
visitors to our community. (See plan in Appendix)
The municipality of Bay Roberts has been developing parks and mini parks, adding to
places of interest such as French’s Park, the Trotting Out Dog Park, and enhancing walking
trails including the Goose Pond Walking Trail.
Goose Pond Walking Trail, along with its beautiful scenery, foliage, and abundant
wildlife, is a perfect example of the utilization of our natural environment. Phase three
includes making improvements on the trailhead and existing park, creating rest areas,
viewing platforms, rain/picnic shelters, and overall trail hardening. There is also planning
concerning potential storyboard locations and topics, and the development of a swimming
beach.
Also, work is being under way of improvements on Barracks Road in Bay Roberts. The
town plans to alter the structure of one end of the road, so to decrease the inclination of the
road, making the intersection more safe to drivers and pedestrians.
In our Trotting Out Dog Park, a beautification plan of the area is under way to enhance
the overall appeal of a newly developed area of the town.
French’s Park, Coley’s Point
Goose Pond Walking Trail, Shearstown
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Floral Displays
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Committee Members
Bay Roberts Communities in Bloom
❖ Walter Yetman (Deputy Mayor)
❖ Dean Franey (Councillor)
❖ Ron Delaney (Director of Tourism)
❖ Ruth Murray (Tourism Chair)
❖ Agnes Butler (Cleaner & Greener Chair)
❖ Glenda Seymour (Volunteer)
❖ Ian Flynn (Director of Recreation)
❖ Sean Elms (Director of Public Works)
Community Chairpersons
❖ Clarence Mercer (Bay Roberts Cultural Foundation)
❖ Marlene Petten (Bay Roberts Recreation Committee)
❖ Eric Jerrett (Bay Roberts Heritage Society)
❖ Marilyn Dawe (Bay Roberts Heritage Advisory Committee)
❖ Adam Norman (Bay Roberts Fire Department Chief)
❖ Perry Bowering (Avalon North Wolverines)
Bay Roberts Town Council
❖ Philip Wood (Mayor)
❖ Walter Yetman (Deputy Mayor)
❖ Bill Seymour
❖ George Simmons
❖ Charlene Dawe-Roach
❖ Dean Franey
❖ Wade Oates
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Final Note
Brad and Lorraine,
On behalf of the Bay Roberts Communities in Bloom Committee I would like to thank
you for visiting Bay Roberts. It is our hope that you had the opportunity to discover our town
with its cultural, tourism, recreational, and environmental treasures. The Communities in
Bloom Program is indeed a “mentorship and best practices program”. We have learned from
the judges’ comments over the years and from the communities that we draw inspiration
from. This year’s judges’ booklet is an up-to-date document that showcases our
accomplishments for both past and present. Some of the projects are certainly ongoing and
we will continue to use your comments and critiques to help our community “bloom”.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the countless volunteers, municipal staff,
and the town council of Bay Roberts for their hard work, dedication, and support.
Once again, thank-you Brad and Lorraine for visiting Bay Roberts, and have a safe
journey back to your families.
Ron Delaney
Director of Tourism and Economic Development
www.bayroberts.com
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Appendix
PROCLAMATION
Communities in Bloom Week
Whereas, in Canada, we are fortunate to have a multitude of communities and volunteers
committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification; and
Whereas, communities are committed to ensuring sustainable development for future generations; and
Whereas, participation in Communities in Bloom builds communities, strengthens volunteer
and community development, enhances social interaction, and creates community pride; and
Whereas, the benefits provided by Communities in Bloom may boost the economy, create
sustainability, enhance property values, attract new business, and increase tourism; and
Whereas, our parks, open spaces, green spaces and trails ensure sustainability, provide space
to enjoy nature, help maintain clean air and water, and preserve plant and animal wildlife;
and
Whereas, all community levels: municipal, residential, commercial and institutional work together to ensure the voluntary sector and private enterprise throughout the Country participate in the planning, development and operation of recreation and parks programs, services
and facilities.
Now, Therefore be it Resolved, that Communities in Bloom does hereby proclaim that the
week of May 4 through May 10 has been designated as Communities in Bloom Week which
will annually recognize and celebrate the benefits derived from Communities in Bloom and
the countless volunteers and individuals that make our communities great places to live.
People, Plants and Pride... Growing Together
Town of Bay Roberts, 2015
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Appendix
Recycle
How do we start?
Recycle in three easy steps…
1. Sort it
Sort recyclables into two groups: containers and paper products.
Make sure everything is clean. Rinse food containers so there’s no food left inside,
especially milk containers.
Remove lids and caps from your containers, and remove wrap from boxes and paper.
2.
Bag it
Place paper products and containers into separate clear blue bags. We can only take
recyclables that are not mixed together.
Use only clear blue plastic bags which can be bought at most retail stores where you
buy your regular garbage bags.
Place recyclables loosely in the blue bag. Do not put recyclables in grocery store bags
and then into the blue bags. Grocery store bags are not recyclable but the blue
bags are.
The clear blue bags that you put your recyclables in will also be recycled.
3.
Curb it
Place your separated clear blue bags at the curb on recycling day. You can view your
recycling day on the attached schedule.
You do not need to cover your recycling.
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Map of the Shearstown Estuary
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2015 Profile Book Bay Roberts NL

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