Municipal News

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has drafted a new By-Law called the Alternative Voting By-Law. This By-Law is being considered by Council to complete the necessary requirements if Council were to choose to implement alternative methods of voting for future elections.

This By-Law is a model By-Law from the Association of Municipal Administrators and was presented to Council on June 3^rd, 2020 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. At this time, a resolution was made to approve the By-Law and first reading at the meeting of Council, June 8^th, 2020.

The second reading and motion to approve the By-Law is set for the next meeting of Council on July 13^th, 2020. Prior to this, notice of the By-Law will be advertised it the Guysborough Journal as well as the Municipal Newsletter for public consideration. A copy of the By-Law is also available online here:  pdf Alternative Voting By Law- First Reading(323 KB)  and under our Municipal Documents section on our website.

Please note that water will be turned off tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, starting at 8:00am until necessary repairs can be made. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please note water will be temporarily shut off today, Friday June 5th, from 2:00pm - 2:15pm as well as Saturday June 6th from 2:00-2:15pm to preform maintenance to the system. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank-you for your patience!

Summer Municipal Maintenance/ Recreation Staff

Working under the direction of the Active Living Coordinator and Public Works Staff. This positon will assist with maintenance of Municipal properties including Stonewall Park and Pioneer Park. Work includes mowing, whipper snipping, painting, trail clean-up, general ground maintenance and/or assist with recreation programs as needed throughout the summer months. General maintenance inside and outside the Recplex. The general hours for this position will be Monday- Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm), some exceptions may apply.

Apply by resume, cover letter, and references by: Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fax: 522-2309 or  Mail: 8296 Hwy 7 PO Box 296 Sherbrooke. Also, our drop box outside of the municipal office between 8:30am – 4pm

The deadline to apply is 4:00pm Friday, June 12^th. Only Successful applicants will be contacted.

For full job posting please see: pdf Recreation Summer Staff Job Position 2020(125 KB)