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Welcome to St. Mary’s

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is a rural municipality consisting of five electoral districts. Incorporated in 1879, the Municipality has a population of 2,233 and is bounded by the counties of Antigonish and Pictou, the municipalities of Halifax and Guysborough, and the Atlantic Ocean.

: 13 November 2026

Council Meeting - November 18 2026

Call to Order
Roll Call
Additions to the Agenda
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of Minutes of:
1. Special Council Meeting held Monday September 28th, 2026, and
2. Regular Council meeting held Wednesday October 21^st, 2026

Business Arising from Minutes

Recommendations from Committees of Council
1. Committee of the Whole – October 21^st, 2026
2. Committee of the Whole – November 2^nd, 2026

Presentations
1. Nova Sustainable Fuels – Field Progress Update
2. Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and Sexual Assault Services - Verbal
Correspondence
1. Thank You Letter – St. Mary’s Art Connection Council
2. From the Cruiser – October 2026

Outside Committee Reports

Other Matters of Business

CAO Report

Adjournment

A 10-minute question and answer period pertaining to agenda items.

: 10 November 2026

From the Cruiser October 2026

pdf From the Cruiser October 2026(1.54 MB)

This is a monthly newsletter from the Guysborough County Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to inform residents of the monthly updates, activities and news stories.

: 10 November 2026

Remembrance Day

We honour and remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. We will always be grateful for their courage, service, and dedication to protecting our freedom.

Lest we forget.

Please note that the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.

: 09 November 2026

Community Drop-In Sessions – Our Coast and Rivers Are Changing

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary's is inviting residents to attend upcoming community drop-in sessions to learn more about how our coastlines and rivers may change in the future.

These sessions are an opportunity to:

View maps showing potential future changes to our coastlines and rivers.
Ask questions and share your thoughts on what matters most to you and your community.
Provide feedback and help inform future planning.

Nothing has been decided, and we want to hear from you. There will also be an opportunity to submit anonymous comments.

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday, November 30, 2026

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Port Bickerton Community Centre

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Liscomb Legion
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sherbrooke Village Exhibit Centre

All sessions are free, and residents are welcome to drop in at any time.

This initiative is supported by Natural Resources Canada's Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities Program and hosted by the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's in partnership with the AIM Network and Clean Foundation.

We encourage residents to attend, ask questions and share their perspectives. Your local knowledge and input are important.

: 06 November 2026

MUNICIPAL AWARENESS WEEK: CAO, ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

A lot happens behind the scenes to keep our Municipality running smoothly!

Our Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Clerk, Receptionist and Director of Finance/Treasurer play important roles in supporting Council, assisting residents and ensuring the day-to-day operations of our Municipality run efficiently.

From municipal leadership and policy development to resident services, records management, taxation, billing and financial accountability, each role contributes to delivering effective and responsive municipal services.

This Municipal Awareness Week, we're highlighting the people who work behind the scenes to keep St. Mary's organized, connected and moving forward.