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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.

NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
TIME: 5:15pm (Immediately following the Council meeting)
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes of the Committee of the Whole held July 2nd, 2025
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence
a. Department of Justice – Comprehensive Policing Review
b. Emergency Services Provider Fund - Regional Fire Fund
c. Thank You Card – Ursula Riviera
8. Presentation: Provincial Library Funding Update - Laura Emery, Eastern Counties Regional Library
9. Other Matters of Business
a. Staff Report – Proposed Flag Policy Amendments
b. Staff Report – Guysborough County Regional Emergency Management Office (REMO)
10. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations
Adjournment

NOTICE
MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting
DATE:                Wednesday July 16th, 2025
TIME:                 5:00pm
PLACE:              Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from:
a. Council Meeting held June 18, 2025
b. Special Council Meeting held June 18, 2025
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Recommendations from Committees of Council
a. Committee of the Whole – June 18th, 2025
b. Committee of the Whole, July 2nd, 2025
8. Outside Committee Reports
a. Port Bickerton & Area Planning Association
b. Eastern Region Solid Waste Management
9. Other Matters of Business
10. CAO Report
Adjournment

Best of Boxwood
Chris Norman (flutes, pipe), David Greeenberg (baroque violin, fiddle), Brid Harper (fiddle), Colin Cotter (signer/song writer) 
Monday July 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm
St. James presbyterian Church, 42 Main St, Sherbrooke
$25 at the door, $20 advanced rate, youth free (18 and under)
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for advance reservation.

With the recent temporary unavailability of our local pharmacy, it is understood that there are certain personal hygiene items that might be needed immediately.
Please be aware that certain items for feminine and seniors’ hygiene are available at the Sherbrooke Library, 11 Main Street Sherbrooke, NS free of charge.
If you have a need, please visit the library during operating hours and get the products that you require.
Library hours are:
Tuesday: 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm
Wednesday: 12:30-5:30pm
Thursday: 12:30-5:30pm
Friday: 12:30-5:30pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-2:30pm

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The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to share the July 2025 edition of our monthly newsletter!

This issue includes important updates on upcoming events, local programs, community news, and municipal notices. Whether you’re looking for recreation schedules, council highlights, or ways to get involved in your community this summer, the July newsletter has all the latest information.

📬 Click HERE to read the full newsletter. 

Printed copies are also available at the Municipal Office

Newsletter

Keep up to date on Municipal news and events. Contact us if you have an item to submit to the municipal newsletter.

Recreation

Get active in St. Mary’s! Our Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and events around the Municipality.

Waste Disposal

Find information on recycling, waste collection and the Municipal Transfer Station.

Taxes

Access everything you need to know about your tax bill.

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