Recovery from COVID-19 - St. Andrews is Ready for Visitors

As New Brunswick enters the Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Recovery, Mayor Doug Naish of the Town of Saint Andrews wants New Brunswickers to know that the town is officially open for business. "Not to long ago, I was asking people to please not visit our town," said Naish. "Now, I'm pleased to say, we are encouraging people to once again visit."

In order to adapt to the Yellow Phase of COVID-19 Recovery, Naish said that town has hired a full-time sanitation team to regularly clean park benches, public buildings and washroom facilities. He also said many of the public washrooms in the town limits are now open. The town was able to hire a full-time sanitation team by adjusting the 2020 municipal budget to accommodate the town's new needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Naish says even though seasonal events such as large weddings and whale watching that normally bring many visitors to town will not take place in the same capacity this here, he is still hopeful that the town will experience a busy summer season if the first long weekend, Victoria Day weekend, was any indication of how many visitors will still flock to Saint Andrews.

Premier Higgs is encouraging New Brunswickers to explore their own province this summer by taking staycations, and Naish is confident Saint Andrews will be one of the province's top destinations for vacationers and day trippers. He is also confident that the town staff has responded effectively to ensure a safe environment is achievable with regards to social distancing regulations and sanitation requirements under COVID-19. The town has also decided to close portions of downtown Water Street to traffic in order to give businesses more outdoor space for customers. He looks forward to working with local businesses and residents alike to ensure everyone has a great summer season in Saint Andrews.