Municipal News

Hurricane Fiona set to make landfall as a powerful and dangerous post-tropical storm in eastern Nova Scotia early Saturday. Some storm impacts will develop well in advance of landfall. Severe wind, rain and storm surge impacts expected especially across eastern and central Nova Scotia. It is expected that residents may be without power or water and should be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Gather your emergency essentials. Make sure you have a flashlight, batteries, ready-to-eat food and lots of fresh water and an emergency kit.
2. Charge your phone so you can stay connected.
3. Report any power outages online at http://outagemap.nspower.ca and watch the outage map for the most up to date information and estimated restoration times.
4. For more information on emergency preparedness please visit https://novascotia.ca/alerts/
5. For information on Community Comfort Centres in your area please visit https://saint-marys.ca/protective-services.html

Sherbrooke Public Library will be closed Saturday, September 24 due to impending weather conditions.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Council of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s gave notice of its intention to:

Adopt amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. The draft documents, including the accompanying maps, can be found on the municipal website at https://saint-marys.ca/government/mps-lub-review/ or can be picked up at the Municipal Office by calling 902-522-2049, between 8:30am-4:00pm Monday to Friday, to request printed copies.

A PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law will be held at the Council Chambers of the Municipal Office, 8296 HWY 7, Sherbrooke NS at 6:00pm, on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022.

The Public hearing is an opportunity for residents of the Municipality to make formal written or oral submissions to Council regarding the proposed amendments. Written submissions will be received by the Municipal Office until 4:00pm Tuesday, October 18th, 2022. Written submissions shall be addressed to Marissa Jordan, Chief Administrative Officer, at 8296 HWY 7, Sherbrooke NS, B0J 3C0 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Anyone wishing to make a formal presentation are also encouraged to advise the Municipality no later than 3:00pm, Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 so that it can be included on the Agenda for the Public Hearing.