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Local News for Saint John • Rothesay • Quispamsis

🏙️ Local News for Saint John • Rothesay • Quispamsis — September 11, 2025

1. Line of Duty Memorial Service in Saint John
Tonight at 6:30 p.m., Firefighters Association Local 771 will hold its annual Line of Duty Memorial Service in King’s Square, Saint John. This is a solemn occasion to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Facebook

2. Rothesay Photo Contest Winner Announced
Congratulations go to Amanda McCauley, selected as the winner of Rothesay’s “Through the Lens” Photo Contest for 2025. Her work stood out among local submissions. Rothesay

3. Infrastructure & Construction Notices in Quispamsis

  • An access road construction project may impact users of the QR Trail — those who use the trail should expect changes in accessibility and potential detours. Town of Quispamsis

  • General road construction notices are active through September 8-14, 2025. Residents along affected routes should plan for possible delays. Town of Quispamsis

4. Water-Service Notice & Rezoning in Rothesay

  • Rothesay has issued a notice about municipal water for certain residents — if that includes your area, check the town’s site to see if there are any changes or advisories. Rothesay

  • A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed rezoning of land (North Street) — this may affect development, land use, or neighbourhood plans.

  • Crime & Public Safety

    • Saint John’s Major Crime Unit has made an arrest in a murder investigation that started on September 3. The victim, a 34-year-old male, was found with serious injuries in a Carleton Street residence; he later died. saintjohnpolice.ca

    • Also in Saint John, a drug trafficking and firearms investigation by the Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) led to the arrest of a 19-year-old male on September 4. Evidence seized includes fentanyl, cocaine, crystal meth, cash, firearms & ammunition. saintjohnpolice.ca

    🎉 Community Events

    Here are some things happening in the area soon:

    Event Where When Notes
    Whitewater Band at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 058) Quispamsis September 20, 8:30 PM-11:00 PM Evening live music. Town of Quispamsis
    Murder Mystery Fundraiser Kennebecasis Public Library, Quispamsis October 4, 6:00 PM-9:30 PM Fundraiser event with a mystery theme. Town of Quispamsis
    43rd KV Quilt Show – “Log Cabin in the Valley” Island View Lions Building, 9 Market Street, Quispamsis Sept 17-20 The large judged quilt show in the region. Opening gala Sept 17 evening; full schedule follows. Price: ~$5. Rothesay
    Free Baton Twirling Classes K-Park Elementary School, Rothesay Sept 8 & 15, 6-8 PM For ages 4-18. Great for kids interested in performance arts & meeting peers. Rothesay