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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.

Please be advised that on April,17,2025 beginning at 7:30PM Public Works staff will be conducting scheduled maintenance and repairs to the water system.
Customers/Users may experience water pressure fluctuations, disruptions to service and discoloration during this time . We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause .

Coastal Nova Scotia is going to be hosting two Discover Days on the Eastern Shore - one at Sherbrooke Village (May 29 from 4:00pm-6:00pm) and one at the Chedabucto Lifestyle Complex (June 5 from 4:00pm-6:00pm). Local operators and organizations will set-up booths and the public will go around and learn about each business/organization. Each operator and/or organization that has a booth will need to provide a door prize - it can be baked goods, a gift certificate etc. If tourism operators are interested in a booth, they can email Kara at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Culture Club Sherbrooke
Presents: “Traditional Gaelic Music”
Sunday May 11, 3:00pm to 4:00pm With Màiri Britton and Bradley Murphy
Màiri Britton (Gaelic song, harp) and Bradley Murphy (Gaelic song, fiddle, piano) share a love of traditional Gaelic music and a commitment to language reclamation. From lyrical lullabies to rhythmic mouth music, they invite listeners into a world that celebrates the transatlantic Gaelic sounds of the Scottish Highlands and Cape Breton.
RSVP by Friday May 9!
Admission free – Donations welcome!
Culture Club Sherbrooke – CCS 
17 Main Street, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia, B0J 3C0 Phone: (902) 318-1699 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.cultureclubsherbrooke.com 

NOTICE

MEETING:         Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                Tuesday April 15th, 2025

TIME:                 5:00pm

PURPOSE:         In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

PLACE:              Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of the Agenda
  4. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

Please be advised that Sherbrooke Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, April 15, for staff first aid training.

Council has amended the Grants to Organizations policy to expand eligibility, ensuring that more organizations can benefit from Grants to Organizations funding. Deadline to apply is May 14th, 2025.

The General Goivernment Grants Policy is available by clicking the link below:
General Government Grants Policy

The Application forms are available by clicking the link below:
pdf 2025 2026 Grants to Organization Application Form (197 KB)

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Recreation

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

Waste Disposal

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Taxes

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