Perth-Andover (2011 population: 1,778) is a Canadian village in Victoria County, New Brunswick.
The village is divided by the Saint John River with Perth on the east bank and Andover on the west bank; each was a separate community until municipal amalgamation in 1966. Perth-Andover's population meets the requirements for "town" status under the provincial Municipalities Act; however, it has not applied to change from village designation.
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Perth-Andover (2011 population: 1,778) is a Canadian village in Victoria County, New Brunswick.
The village is divided by the Saint John River with Perth on the east bank and Andover on the west bank; each was a separate community until municipal amalgamation in 1966. Perth-Andover's population meets the requirements for "town" status under the provincial Municipalities Act; however, it has not applied to change from village designation.
Perth-Andover Electric Light Commission (PAELC) is one of three municipal power utilities left in New Brunswick, and the only one completely independent of NB Power. The residents of the municipality pay the lowest power rates in the province.
Until the end of county government in New Brunswick in 1966, Andover was the shire town of Victoria County.
The mayor of Perth-Andover is Terrence Peter Ritchie.
Perth-Andover is host to the annual Gathering of the Scots Festival in late May and the Larlee Creek Hullabaloo in August. Both events are held at...
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