Here’s a cautionary tale to keep in mind. A Franklin Crossing homeowner had some valuable property stolen from his garage recently. Apparently, this is how it happened: Many garages in this neighbourhood have a side door with a sliding window and a fixed screen. This resident had opened the window for ventilation, and forgotten to close it. Under cover of darkness, a prowling burglar evidently discovered it, and was able to push in the screen without making any noise that might attract attention (as would have been the case with breaking glass). The thief then simply reached in through the…

Many Franklin Crossing homeowners may recall that we had planned to hold another general meeting of our Neighbourhood Association this fall. However, due to several unforeseen circumstances, your Steering Committee has decided to postpone this meeting until a later date. It will now most likely be held early in 2025. This will allow us more time to deal with a number of outstanding issues, and we would by then hope to be in a position to report some more substantial progress. Resolution of the shared roadway issue remains our top priority, although it continues to be a slow and difficult…

June 19, 2024 The Steering Committee thanks all who turned out to participate on such an unseasonably hot evening, and acknowledges those who sent regrets due to other commitments. There’s a clear lesson here; June is not a good time to plan an AGM, and we shall endeavour in future years to hold this event prior to the May long weekend. In his welcoming remarks, interim chairman Ted Bartlett emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping neighbourhood initiatives. The attendance of Ward 2 Councillor Daniel Bourgeois was much appreciated. Councillor Charles Leger sent regrets, as he was out of…

It’s almost time for our spring general meeting, which your Steering Committee has scheduled for Wednesdayevening, June 19 th , at 6:30 pm. Once again, Blair Height has arranged to have the community room at theRiverview Superstore made available for our use, and pizza will be served, compliments of Loblaw’s.This notice is intended primarily as a heads-up – the agenda is still being developed. Suggestions for discussionare welcome; please contact Ted Bartlett or Steve Kikkert. As this will be our annual general meeting, your Steering Committee elected in January will be up forratification/re-election. If you are interested in helping guide…

We had an amazing turnout and filled many garbage bags. We cleaned the entire loop around the neighborhood as well as the trail all the way to 6th street. Thanks to everyone that pitched in. As always, if you see trash along your walk, pick it up and put it in the trash. Every day is Earth Day. Did You Know? Earth Day Facts: There were so many groups around the Greater Moncton area that participated to help clean up our city. Thanks to our neighbors that helped in any part of the city cleanup. Together, we can make every…