Daily Archives: November 2, 2025

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Assessed Value Could See a 1.5¢ Drop per $100

Taxpayers in the City of Saint John could be looking forward to a bit of a break on their property taxes next for 2026.

The city’s finance committee voted Oct. 29 to recommend to council a budget that includes a 1.5-cent reduction on property taxes. The cut would bring the rate down to $1.535 per $100 of assessed value.

Property assessments would seea a slight decrease, with the assessed value falling by 1.5 cents per $100 of value. While modest, this change reflects subtle shifts in market conditions and valuation adjustments.

For property owners, the impact will likely be minimal — for example, a property assessed at $250,000 would see its taxable assessed value reduced by approximately $37.50.

This drop may signal a cooling trend in certain segments of the market or adjustments in assessment methodologies. Stakeholders are encouraged to review their property assessments and stay informed about local valuation trends.

Cruise

What’s special about this visit

We’re thrilled to announce that the luxury cruise ship Crystal Serenity will arrive in Saint John, New Brunswick on Thursday, November 6, 2025—marking not only a spectacular visit, but also the official close of the 2025 cruise season for the port. Cruise

🎉 What’s special about this visit

  • The ship is scheduled to arrive at 09:00 AM and depart at 19:00 (7:00 PM).

  • With approximately 740 passengers on board for this call, it’s a graceful finish to a busy season.

  • This port call is officially listed in the daily vessel report for the Port of Saint John as “Visiting Cruise Ship” on November 6.

✅ Why it matters

For Saint John:

  • This visit wraps up the 2025 cruise-ship schedule, signalling the end of waterfront activity until next spring. According to port data, the 2025 season runs through to this date.

  • Each cruise call injects economic activity into the region—local shops, tours, restaurants and port services all benefit from the influx of visitors.

  • It’s a chance for the port and the city to celebrate a strong season: reflect on the visitor numbers, the local business engagement, and look ahead to 2026.

🛳 For visitors & ship-spotters

  • If you’re in Saint John that day, arriving around the harbour in the morning will give you a front-row seat to this luxury vessel docking.

  • Dress warmly and bring a camera—the November harbour light can be stunning, and the “end of season” energy gives it extra atmosphere.

  • For the cruise passengers aboard the Crystal Serenity, they’ll enjoy what the city has to offer: waterfront views, local history, the vibe of the Fundy City setting.

🗓 Quick snapshot

  • Ship: Crystal Serenity

  • Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

  • Arrival: 09:00 AM at Port of Saint John

  • Departure: 7:00 PM

  • Passengers onboard: ~740

  • Significance: Marks the official end of the 2025 cruise ship season for the port

Here’s to a memorable send-off for the 2025 season in Saint John—and to the promise of welcoming many more ships in the years ahead!