There could be a corridor of signs ready to greet travellers at the north end of Carrot River.
The town’s council voted to approve a sign corridor policy at its meeting March 15 where community businesses and organizations can place a sign at the location.
“It’s well needed. We don’t have one, really,” said Bob Gagné, Carrot River’s mayor. “Obviously there’s a need for it because we’re getting approached by different people to have one and I think it will be good for advertising for local businesspeople in town.”
The signs must either be 8x8 or 10x4. They have to be made of a weather-resistant material like dibond or v-panel – chloroplast, despite its common use, does not qualify.
The town will maintain the site and install the signs. Those choosing to have a sign must pay a $300 installation fee and a $200 yearly lease. Gagné said he’s not worried about the site becoming unseemly because the town will be looking after it.
