Three members of the Teviot Valley Community Board were farewelled yesterday (Friday September 9) including chairperson Raymond Gunn who has served 12 years.

Mayor Tim Cadogan said they would be greatly missed and had been part of a cohesive and respectful group.

“Every member should be very proud of your efforts over the last three years. It hasn’t always been an easy road over this term but this board has handled the challenges well.”

The inaugural meeting of the new board - to be elected on October 8 - will be held on November 2. 

Grants issued

Meanwhile the board approved two community grants totalling $3,786.00. 

The Teviot Valley Board is allocated $5,000 to distribute as community grants for the 2022/2023 financial year and $2,000 for promotion grants. These are granted during two rounds of applications from local groups.

This Masonic Lodge building in Roxburgh is soon to be a museum

Yesterday the Roxburgh Pioneer Energy Brass Band gained $2,000 toward its operating costs and the Teviot District Museum received $1,786.

The latter is in the process of purchasing the Masonic Lodge building to relocate the museum to the main street.

No applications were received for promotional grants, in what is the first of two distribution rounds.

The Roxburgh Golf Club would be encouraged to apply for the grants in future to help off-set costs such as pest and weed control associated with maintaining the large land area at the course.