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Noteworthy Recipients
Chamber Awards Annual Scholarships
Students Pose for Photos at NCHS in Tatamagouche on June 27th. The Chamber was represented at all
three local high schools that evening to present $1,000 scholarships to three deserving graduates.
The Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of a combined $3,000 in Chamber Educational Scholarships at the three local high schools.
$1,000 is awarded to Jillian Robinson, who is graduating from South Colchester Academy in Brookfield.
$1,000 is also awarded to Patrick Rafters of North Colchester High School in Tatamagouche.
The final $1,000 goes to Amy Gilchrist-Ackles of CEC in Truro. Congratulations to all three of you and we know you will continue to make us proud!
New Developments Taking Shape in Colchester
The new Petro Can sign arrives at Masstown (above left) while developer Blair Wallace of Brentwood Developments shows off his new building at the Onslow exit along Highway 1-0-2. (above right)
New Developments Taking Shape at Masstown and
Onslow Exits to Bolster Local Growth
Entrepreneurs like Laurie Jennings, Ron Smith and Blair Wallace have a lot in common. They want to see Colchester County's growth take off. And they're doing something about it! Ron Smith is Business Development Manager for the acreage linking Masstown Market with its Corn Maze at Exit 12. The new gas bar and convenience store is about to open on that site, with close to 25 construction workers employed to develop the Petro Canada Centre and related expansions next door, which include a business meeting space and professional offices. Mr. Smith and his employer Laurie Jennings would like to see it grow even more in the months ahead, so watch this space for details.
Mr. Wallace says he has plans for up to 8 new businesses along the Onslow Exit and is also working on developing some new housing on the western side of the highway. The County of Colchester is also installing new water mains in the area to help plan for the growth to come. It's very good news for the region, and for local construction workers.