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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.

Starting December 1, St. Mary’s recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Nova Scotia.  Curbside collection will continue as usual and will now include more items.  As part of this program, starting December 1, 2025, you’ll be able to recycle the same materials no matter where you live across the province.  More information will be provided over the coming weeks.  To find out more, visit https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-provinces/nova-scotia

 

Please be advised that the Eastern Shore Cartage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025 will take place Friday November 14, 2025.
Thank you. 

Remembrance Day Tribute from the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s

On behalf of the Municipality of the District of St Mary’s Council and staff we thank and appreciate all veterans for their bravery and the services they have provided for our country.

We honour the veterans who have defended our freedom and continue to inspire our community with their dedication.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is proud to support our local legions:

Branch 056 in Sherbrooke: November 11 at St. James Presbyterian Church at 11:00am. with a service at the High-Crest Nursing Home following.

Branch 086 in Liscomb: November 11 at the Liscomb Cenotaph at 11:00am.

(MacKinley Point Road)

Goshen November 9, at the Goshen Cenotaph from 12:30pm - 1:30pm.

A member of Council will be in attendance at each site to lay a wreath at the cenotaph.

We urge everyone to attend one of the Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place in the Municipality.

Municipal Facilities Closed

In recognition of Remembrance Day
Municipal Office (8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke, NS), facilities and programs will be closed for the following:
Thanksgiving - Tuesday November 11, 2025.
Thank you.
Regular business hours will resume Wednesday November 12, 2025 (8:30am - 4:00pm)

If your well has run out of water, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s can provide bottled water to help with your immediate needs.
Residents will be asked to provide civic address and number of residents in the home.
📞 Call us at 902-522-2049 or
📧Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange support or for more information during Business Hours. (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm)
This service is for residents of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. Your address will be required. This service is not available to the customers on the Sherbrooke Water Utility.
Thank you for your cooperation, and please remember to use water wisely.
Stay safe and hydrated,
-Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s

Photo from Goshen Community Centre Remembrance Day observation. (November 9 at the Gohsen Community & Recreaton Centre).

Wreaths were laid (For the Community Centre) by Kim Smith, (for the Municipality) Warden James Fuller and Brenda Stanfield, (for the United Church, not pictured) Bev MacMillian.

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Recreation

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Waste Disposal

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Taxes

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