Municipal News

Congratulations to our winners of the Winter Reading Challenge, the Robertson family! They win our two prizes of a set of snowshoes and poles, and a snow day activity kit! Thank you to everyone that participated!

NOTICE

MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                Monday, March 11^th, 2024

TIME:                 4:00 pm

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: February 12^th, 2024.
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Presentation: St. Mary’s Garden Club (NSAGC)
8. Recommendations from Committees of Council:

COTW held February 21^st, 2024.

COTW held March 6^th, 2024.

9. Outside Committee Reports

N/A

10. Other Matters of Business

N/A

11. CAO Report

Adjournment

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

St. Mary’s, February 29, 2024 – The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s hosted the annual Small Business Dinner and Awards at the Sherbrooke Lion’s Club Hall on Thursday, February 29, 2024- Leap Year!

The awards presented are voted on and selected by the community. The community has stepped up in a big way! The record high voting engagement is a testament to the dedication of the residents to their community and the businesses that make it unique.

Small businesses are the backbone of any community, and it is vital to support them in any way possible. The community has shown their love and appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into running a successful small business. Let us continue to show our support for all St. Mary’s small businesses and help them thrive!

The 2023 Award Recipients are:

2023 Best New Business – Sanctuary Shore General Store

2023 Best Customer Service – Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.

2023 Best Community Impact – Beanie’s Bistro Ltd.

2023 Best Long-Standing Business - Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.

Congratulations to all award winners!

Warden Greg Wier, Leigh MacFarlene (Sanctuary Shore General Store) - 2023 Best New Business

Warden Greg Wier, Donnie Fraser (Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.) - 2023 Best Customer Service

Warden Greg Wier, Tammie Vautour (Beanie's Bistro Ltd.) - 2023 Best Community Impact

Warden Greg Wier, Donnie Fraser (Sherbrooke Garage and Towing Ltd.) - 2023 Best Long Standing Business

Left to Right: Warden Greg Wier, Tammie Vautour, Donnie Fraser, Leigh MacFarlene

Warden Greg Wier

 

NOTICE

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                  Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, March 6^th, 2024

TIME:                       4:00 pm

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: COTW held February 21^st, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence: 2024-2025 Strait Area Ground Search & Rescue Association Grant Request
8. Presentation: Ecum Secum Fire Hall – Mike Dunford and Tiffany Pye
9. Other Matters of Business
   1. Staff Report – 2024/2025 General Government Grants
   2. 2024/2025 Council and Warden Remuneration Comparison
   3. 2023-2024 Municipal Operating Surplus
   4. Coastal Protection - Review provincial changes. Verbal
   5. 2024 Annual Ad Participation
10. In Camera: Legal Matters

Adjournment