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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, May 7th, 2025

TIME:                       6:00 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 April 16th, 2025
  6. Business Arising from Minutes
  7. Correspondence:
    1. Department of Emergency Management – Fire Review
    2. Department of Municipal Affairs – Budget Changes
    3. Department of Municipal Affairs – Fire Records Management System
    4. Department of Municipal Affairs – Reprofiling Beautification and Streetscaping Program and the Community Works Program
    5. Department of Health & Wellness – Funding Notice
  1. Presentation: RCMP, Natasha Farrell District Commander
  2. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations
  3. Other Matters of Business
    1. Summer Day Camp Fee Subsidy Pilot Program
    2. Ammonia Detection System
    3. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Acceptance
    4. Construction and Demolition Update (C&D)
    5. Public Works Garage Electrical Upgrade

Adjournment

First Responders Day

May 1st is the day set aside by Nova Scotia Legislature to recognize and acknowledge all First Responders for their selfless contributions to our communities.
In 2024, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s held the first celebration and awards event for all of our firefighters, paramedics, and police who serve us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over 130 men and women were recognized for their contributions to the health and safety of each and every one of us, whether we live here or are just passing through.
This day, let us all take time to thank the many folks who serve. No matter if they are paid or volunteers, these are the heroes who run into danger when many run out and all deserve our respect and gratitude every day.
The Municipality will again be hosting a recognition event this year, considering the end of both fishing and construction seasons so even more of our first responders can attend.
Again, thank you.

With spring upon us and fire restrictions now in place, the Municipality is please to restore the Brush Service at the Municipal Transfer Station starting May 1, 2025, to help residents safely manage their yard waste. The service is offered at no cost to residents. Only residents of St. Mary’s including year-round residents & seasonal residents may use this service. Residents must provide their residential civic address, name and phone number. This is a residential service only. Commercial brush will not be accepted. Vehicles with attached dump bodies are not eligible. For the month of May, the Transfer Station will be open on May 3, 5, 12, 17, 19, 26 and 31.

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Tips to Help Prevent Wild Fires:The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like residents to please take Fire and Wildfire prevention very seriously.
In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are human-caused, so prevention is our first line of defence.

Things you need to know to help prevent wild fires:
1. Please check the Burn Safe Map for daily information and restrictions before any outdoor burning. https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
2. Daily burn restrictions are in place from March 15th to October 15th to help prevent wildfires. Under these restrictions, burning is not permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Each day at 2:00 p.m., the Burn Safe map is updated to show the daily restrictions. People can also call 1-855-564-2876 (BURN) for this information.
3. The Province recently announced that the fine for violating the daily burn restrictions has been increased to $25,000 for this wildfire season. The fine amounts are set in the Summary Offence Ticket Regulations. The $25,000 fine also includes HST and a victim surcharge, bringing the total to $28,872.50. Conservation officers, police and other law enforcement officers can issue the fine on the spot in the form of a summary offence ticket.
Additional Fire Safety Tips:

  • Prepare an Emergency Kit: Assemble a kit with essential items such as water, non-perishable food, medications, important documents, clothing, and a first aid kit. Keep it easily accessible.
  • Protect Your Home from fire: Keep the area surrounding and touching your home clear of debris and unkept vegetation or other flammable materials.
  • Do NOT throw cigarette butts or anything with an ember or spark outdoors, eg a cigarette butt thrown from a moving vehicle creates a serious risk of causing a fire.

By following these prevention and safety tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of fires.
Additional information on Fire Safety:

To learn more about fire safety and tips to keep you safe this spring/summer season, please click the link below:
 file:///C:/Users/Office/Downloads/Fire%20Safety.pdf

The Municipality of the District of St Mary’s is seeking an energetic and teamwork-oriented individual to join the Public Works team. This is a permanent part-time position which will report to the Director of Public Works. The Public Works Labourer, in conjunction with public works staff, will work to support all areas of public works including the operations of: the Water Treatment Plant, the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the St. Mary’s Recplex, the Municipal Transfer Station and other maintenance of municipal facilities, municipal properties and parks.

To view the full job description click the links below: 
pdf Public Works Labourer 2025 Full Job Description(137 KB)
pdf Job Ad April 2025 Public Works Labourer(107 KB)

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is now accepting nominations for our Volunteer of the Year Award!

Every year, we celebrate the individuals who give their time, energy, and heart to make our community a better place. If you know someone who goes above and beyond to help others, now is the time to recognize their efforts!

✅ Nominate an outstanding volunteer from your community
📝 Tell us how they’ve made a difference
📅 Deadline to submit nominations: May 14, 2025

🔗 Nomination Form: https://forms.office.com/r/YF6k4JsMAi

Let’s shine a light on the incredible volunteers who help make St. Mary’s strong, vibrant, and caring.💙

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