The residents fought against having a town hall built for many years, knowing it would mean more taxes, but in the end, it was established anyway.

The New World Island Clinic serves all of NWI, and is an extension of the Twillingate Hospital.

Summerford residents generally attend New World Island Academy, a K-12 school, located along Route 340.

[3] Summerford’s economy consisted of a mainly barter system for many years, and still implements it occasionally.

Tourists supply local artists and crafts people, as well as tour guides, etc.