Mayor John Quartermain sending a letter to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Claude Williams on behalf of St. Stephen Town Council.
The letter stated many of the factors relating to the Maxwell Bridge, including "The Town of St. Stephen still promotes the 'kissing bridges' as a flash back in time", and "The Maxwell Crossing covered bridge has been an important link to manage the Town of St. Stephen's water reservoir and chlorination pump house. The bridge access reduces response times for our water technical staff by approximately 15 to 20 minutes between the reservoir and the chlorination area."
However, the letter did not ask specifically whether the Mayor wanted the government to repair it to its original state, or to replace it.
In closing, Quartermain wrote, "The Maxwell Crossing Covered Bridge has safety, social and economic importance and I would ask that you consider these important factors when determining the future of the Maxwell Crossing Covered Bridge."
The Local Service District of Dennis-Weston claim Mayor Quatermain's signature is on the petition asking for repairs to the covered bridge.
After the St. Stephen Town Council meeting on Monday night, Quartermain dashed from Council Chambers before he could be reached for comment.
