Municipal News

NOTICE
MEETING: Regular Council Meeting
DATE: Monday, May 15th, 2023
TIME: 4:00 pm
PLACE: Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes from:
- Council Meeting held April 11th, 2023
- Special Council Meeting held April 19th, 2032
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Recommendations from Internal Committees of Council
a. Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee – April 3rd, 2023
b. Fire Services Committee – April 26, 2023
c. Committee of the Whole Meetings – April 29th, 2023 & May 2nd, 2023
8. Outside Committee Reports
a. Eastern Counties Regional Library Committee – Councillor Mailman
b. Eastern Regions Solid Waste Management Committee – Councillor Malloy
c. Sherbrooke Village Commission – Deputy Warden Fuller
9. CAO Report
10. HR Consultant Proposal
Adjournment
10 minute question and answer period pertaining to agenda items

Today at 1:55 pm, we’ll be testing the emergency alert system on TV, radio and cell phones. If you receive the test alert, no action is required by you. Do not call 911 – it is for emergencies only.

Council approved An Accessible St. Mary's - An Accessibility Plan for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's. 

To view the plan please visit https://saint-marys.ca/municipal-documents/2140-an-accessible-st-mary-s-an-accessibility-plan-for-2022-2030-approved/file.html. 

Wednesday, May 10th is Nova Scotia Walk Day. The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is challenging organizations in St. Mary’s to participate in a group walk to help celebrate the occasion. The Municipal Office will be closed over lunch, from 12-12:30pm, on Wednesday, May 10th for staff to participate in a group walk. Send a picture to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from your organization’s group walk and your organization will be entered to win a workplace prize! Individuals looking to participate in a NS Walk Day event can participate in one of two community events being hosted through community organizations or individuals. There is a walk starting at the parking lot entrance to the Sherbrooke Village and the trail head near the McKeen Lake Lodge, located off Highway 7. To learn more about NS Walk Day and find information on all events taking place across the province, visit https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/ns-walks-walk-day/