Town Council

Ferryland was Incorporated as a town in 1971 and the current council was sworn in on Oct 5, 2021.

Council meetings are typically held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The deadline for applications is close of business day on the Thursday prior to the meeting.

To confirm a specific meeting time, contact the town hall in advance at info@townofferryland.com.

MAYOR

Aidan Costello

Aidan was born and raised in Ferryland, a place he is very proud to call home. He is married with three adult children and three grandchildren. He was involved in community economic development for approximately 25 years as a volunteer, as well as an employee of the Irish Loop Development Board as aTourism Development Officer. He most recently retired from the fish processing industry where he worked for 22 years as a Power Engineer. This is his first time in municipal politics, and he would like to see his hometown grow into a vibrant town that is both healthy and a safe place for all to live. Aidan now enjoys his time hobby farming and spending time with his grandchildren.

DEPUTY MAYOR

Rudy Embury

Rudy is a CFA (come-from-away) originally from British Columbia. He headed east looking for work after finishing College-first to Manitoba and then to Ontario-before making Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador his home for the past 18 years. Rudy is a proud father of three adult children. Rudy loves this community and sees the great potential it offers. He thanks the residents of Ferryland for allowing him the opportunity to serve them. He is confident his previous experience in various capacities in the aviation industry and elsewhere will allow him to contribute in a positive way.

COUNCILLOR

Arnie Furlong

Arnie was born in Ferryland (in his grandmother’s house) and spent his younger years living, fishing and playing sports in Ferryland. After living, working and raising his children in St. John’s for 35 years, he moved home to Ferryland and built a house in the town he loves.Enjoying his retirement in his hometown, Arnie became interested in municipal politics because he wanted to contribute to the town, bring forward ideas, have an input and work with other people who are passionate about the future of Ferryland.

COUCILLOR

Keith Mooney

Keith has resided in Ferryland since 1976with many years of commuting to St. John’s daily for work. He has been heavily involved in the community over the years, including as founding member of a number of organizations, such as, Kinsmen Club of Lord Baltimore, Southern Shore Folk Arts Council (SSFAC), Holy Trinity Church Restoration Foundation and Irish Loop Tourism Association.Keith served as foundingPresident and later Executive Director of the SSFAC for25years. During that period, the organization revitalized theSouthern Shore Shamrock Festival and rehabilitated the old mercantile premises in ThePool to function as the Regional Arts Centre. Following that, the first dinner theatre in the Region was introduced. Keith also previously served a term on the Town Council starting in 2001.Keith is interested in promoting the cultural heritage by restoring historic properties and presenting performing and visual arts while contributing to the social fabric of the region. His interests and hobbies include photography, outdoor activities, Irish/Newfoundland music, design, and reading.

COUNCILLOR

Nathan Ryan

Nathan Ryan is a proud resident of Ferryland. He was first elected to serve the people of Ferryland in the2021 municipal election. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Certificate in Public Policy fromMemorial University and is currently studying Public Relations at the University of Regina. With a background in community outreach, public relations, and public policy, coupled with a passion for his community, Nathan is dedicated to seeing his community thrive. He actively volunteers for organizations like the Southern Shore Senior Breakers, Southern Shore Folk Arts Council, and Royal Canadian Legion–Branch 34. Nathan chairs the Southern Shore Joint Council and represents the Southern Shore on theEastern Regional Service Board. Nathan looks forward to the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the region and continuing his service for many years to come.

Remembering Harry Bryan

Council would like to acknowledge the contributions and passion for the town of Ferryland by the late Harry Bryan, who was elected as part of the current council October 2021 but passed away suddenly in March 2022. Harry and his wife Sue moved to Ferryland with no prior connection to the community and quickly became treasured community members and ambassadors. Harry’s beautiful photography is one of the many ways he promoted Ferryland. We thank Sue and family for allowing the town to use Harry’s photography to continue to promote the place he loved so much. He is certainly missed.

Town Staff

  • Doris Kavanagh

    CLERK

  • Rose Hynes

    ASSISTANT CLERK

  • Algy Windsor

    FIRE CHIEF

  • Seamus Walsh

    MAINTENANCE