Dorchester in Westmorland County, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Freedom of the Village of Dorchester
Correctional Service of Canada
— July 26, 2015 —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 2019
1. Freedom of the Village of Dorchester Marker
These marks bear testimony to the ceremony when his Worship Mayor Jerome Bear on behalf of Dorchester Village Council granted Freedom of the Village of Dorchester to the Correctional Service of Canada on July 26th 2015.
They were caused when Commissioner Don Head knocked on the door with the pommel of his sword in recognition of 180 years of operation in Canada and 135 years of operation in the Village of Dorchester.
Ces marques témoignent de la cérémonie tenue le juillet 2015 au cours de laquelle son honneur le maire Jerome Bear a octroyé le droit de cite au service correctionnel de Canada au nom du conseil municipal de Dorchester.
Elles ont été produites lorsque le commissaire Don Head a frappé la porte du pommeau de son épée. En reconnaissance de 180 années D’opérations correctionnelles au Canada et de 135 années d’activité dans le Village de Dorchester.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 2015.
Location. 45° 53.987′ N, 64° 30.982′
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sir Albert James Smith (a few steps from this marker); 400th Anniversary of 1st Acadian Settlement (a few steps from this marker); Bell Inn / Auberge Bell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chandler House (Rocklyn) / Maison Chandler (about 120 meters away); Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); 18th Century Anchor (approx. 7.3 kilometers away); Silver Jubilee Lodge and Library (approx. 7.4 kilometers away); Right Honourable Richard Bedford Bennett (approx. 7.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorchester.
Also see . . .
1. Freedom of the Town.
Granting "Freedom of the Town/Village" is one of the most esteemed honours that a municipality can bestow upon a group or individual. It is often an honour reserved for military units, allowing them the freedom to parade through the community. This was only(Submitted on March 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)the second time any Canadian correctional service had been awarded "Freedom of the Town/Village." The first time was in Kingston, Ontario, earlier in 2015. The third time was in Grande Cache, Alberta, on October 17, 2015.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 27, 20192. Village of Dorchester Municipal Office(marker visible just right of the entrance)
2. Dorchester Penitentiary.
Dorchester Penitentiary is a multi-level security male facility located in the community of Dorchester, New Brunswick. The land for Dorchester Penitentiary was purchased in 1865 from the Honourable Edward Barron Chandler, one of Canada’s Fathers of Confederation. Dorchester Penitentiary opened on July 14, 1880. It is the second oldest continuously operating corrections facility in Canada.(Submitted on March 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Dorchester, New Brunswick.
The village's main employer today is the Correctional Service of Canada, which operates a prison complex now comprising the medium-security (once maximum-security) Dorchester Penitentiary, and the minimum-security Westmorland Institution.(Submitted on March 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 75 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
