Village Office • McAdam
Please use the side entrance.
A chair lift is available for accessibility.
Four municipal councillors and the mayor are elected at large every four years. The councillor with the largest popular vote becomes the deputy mayor.
All meetings of Council are open to the public. Persons wishing to address Council should make arrangements to be placed on the agenda by contacting the Village Clerk, Ann Dohahue, prior to the meeting. Call 784-2293 or visit the Village Office at 146 Saunders Road during normal business hours to make this arrangement.
Ken grew up in McAdam, graduating from McAdam High School in 1973. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UNB in 1978, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, serving for 32 years as an Aerospace Controller. Ken retired from the military in 2011. He and his wife Kate moved back to McAdam in 2012 and was elected Mayor of McAdam in 2016. He is a current board member at Lakeland Industries Sheltered Workshop, who work with intellectually and physically challenged adults, as well as being on the board for the McAdam Seniors Housing Corporation, who provide low income housing for senior citizens. He is the Present of the McAdam Heart and Home Corporation which is planning to build a residence for intellectually challenged adults. He holds a second Bachelor of Arts in Geography and a Master of Arts in Military Studies.
Responsible for:
General Administration
Economic Development
Financial Responsibilities
Civic and Promotional Activities
Development Initiatives
Recognition of Citizens on Special Occasions
Programs Relevant to New Infrastructure
Soil Contamination / Remediation Initiatives
Publicity and Press Releases
Director at NB Southwest Service Commission
Taylor was born and raised in McAdam, graduating from McAdam High School in 2012. From there, he studied at St. Thomas University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics. Taylor started his career at the age of 19 at Service New Brunswick where he worked in the purchasing and contracts sector before moving to NB Power, where he is currently employed. In 2016, Gallant was elected to the McAdam Village Council, becoming the youngest elected official in New Brunswick at the time. In addition to the council responsibilities, Taylor serves on the board of McAdam Heart & Home, McAdam Historical Restoration Committee, Charlotte County Regional Tourism Association, Charlotte County Archives Association, among others. In his spare time, Taylor enjoys appraising antiques, studying local history, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and most of all, spending time with his family.
Responsible for:
Implementation of Beautification Plan
Administration of Unsightly Premises Act
Overall Village Enhancements and Improvements
Buildings and Properties (Maintenance and Operations)
Street Lighting and Street Signage
Tourism and Tourist Information Centre
McAdam Station Park
Liaison with McAdam Historical Restoration
Responsible for:
Emergency Preparedness
EMO Disaster Plan
Emergency Services – RCMP Agreement
Liaison with McAdam Fire Department
Liaison with Ambulance New Brunswick
Community-Based Policing Initiatives
Dog and Animal Control
Rabies Action Plan and Coordination of Safe Practices
Operation of Wauklehegan Lake Campground
Greg has been serving on the Village Council in a variety of roles, from Recreation Councillor to liaison for Emergency Measures since his election in 2012. He and his wife Donna have been married for 45 years and have one son and two grandchildren who live in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Greg has been working in McAdam for 32 years and is currently employed at CertainTeed Gypsum, the local wallboard manufacturing plant in McAdam. In regards to his duties as a Village Councillor, Greg feels grateful for the opportunity to serve and deliver upon the vision of growth for McAdam, always striving to make McAdam an even better and safer place to live.
Responsible for:
General Operation and Maintenance of the Public Works Department
Summer and Winter Maintenance
Municipal Pollution Control System
Garbage Collection Services
Municipal Equipment
Municipal Water System
McAdam Mini-Home Park
Maintenance of Subway Tunnel
Jody grew up in McAdam, graduating from McAdam High School in 1978. After working for CP Rail for a number of years, Jody returned to school to earn a Bachelor of Education degree from UNB. He has been a teacher, coach, and athletic director at McAdam high for 34 years. A history buff, Jody enjoy studying military history and is an active member of the McAdam Legion branch #7. Jody also loves outdoor activities like biking, canoeing, and fishing. He is currently a board member of the MHRC and volunteers at numerous events held at our station. Jody and his son, Liam, share many of the same interests included traveling to Yankee Stadium, the Bell Centre, and climbing Mt. Katahdin. Jody plans to retire in McAdam and continue to help the Village of McAdam grow and prosper.
Responsible for:
General Recreation and Leisure Activities
Administration of Programs with Recreation Director
St. Croix Beach
McAdam Lakeshore and Beach
Playing Fields, Parks, Rink, Warriors Den and all Recreational Areas
Liaison with McAdam Public Library
Community Van Committee
