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Municipality of Bluewater Announces New Hires

There are several new faces working out of the Varna offices of the Municipality of Bluewater.

Andrew Bicknell has been hired as Bluewater’s new manager of public works. He joins the municipality from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority where he previously held the position of regulations coordinator.

The municipality has also hired Chandra Alexander as clerk.

Chandra is currently an advisor with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She has served as the policy and communications analyst with the Municipality of Central Elgin.  She joins the Bluewater staff on May 8.

Bluewater Council has also entered into a contract for community development coordination services with Karen Rickers. She is a marketing consultant based in Seaforth.

Karen brings a wealth of experience to Bluewater in marketing, project management, communications and public relations campaigns.

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