Replacing vandalized signs will be an ongoing process, says Carey

By Mark Squibb

The Town of Witless Bay is considering installing security cameras at Town owned facilities following a spate of vandalism over the summer months

“We’ve had some vandalism and so we’re going to try and get a handle on it any way we can,” said councillor Ralph Carey. “Right now, we’re just investigating. We don’t know the cost, we don’t know what’s involved in it. But it’s certainly worth investigating.”

Recent sites vandalised around town include the multi use court, community pantry, and playground.

“Unfortunately, vandalism is ongoing, and we need to address it,” said Carey.

The Town’s concerns regarding vandalism stretch as far back as May, when a number of road signs were damaged. Some signs were torn from signposts and tossed into nearby ditches, while in other cases entire signposts were uprooted. Other signs were spray painted. At the same time, at a meadow near Ragged Beach, the ground was damaged by ATVs, trees were partially cut down, and garbage was strewn around the field. A discarded road sign and smouldering fire were also discovered on site.

Carey said staff are continuing work to replace the signs and sign posts.

“We’re focusing on the ones that need to be replaced as opposed to just going out and replacing all of them,” said Carey. “Over time, we will get them all replaced, but that’s going to be an ongoing process.”

Posted on September 30, 2025 .