Borden-Carleton mayor concerned over MLA’s public meeting about proposed gas station [Video]

The mayor of Borden-Carleton is raising concerns about a public meeting to be held Monday by the area’s MLA, Matt MacFarlane, about the planning of a fourth gas station in the town.

The proposed project, to be built by D.P. Murphy at the corner of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Dickie Road, would include a gas station, coffee shop and convenience store. 

It’s sparked discussion in the community in the past, with some residents and business owners saying the town of about 800 people is already “well served” by three other gas stations. 

The proposal is under review by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission, which is responsible for approving retail gas outlets on the Island.  

In a letter to Housing, Land and Communities Minister Steven Myers, Borden-Carleton Mayor Randy Ahearn said MacFarlane’s meeting could cause issues.

Borden-Carleton officials are expressing concern about a public meeting being planned on a proposed gas station development. The district’s …