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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.

Effective August 15, 2025, at 6:00am

The Sherbrooke Water Utility has ordered mandatory water conservation measures for all residential and commercial customers.

The following activities are not allowed for anyone connected to the Sherbrooke Water Utility:

  • Watering lawns, trees, shrubs, or flower beds
  • Filling or topping up pools
  • Washing down walkways or driveways
  • Washing vehicles

Residents may still water vegetable gardens but are urged to do so sparingly and in the early morning.

Enforcement: The Municipality will enforce these measures. Anyone found breaking this order may have their water service disconnected and be required to pay reconnection fees, as outlined in the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services and the Schedule of Rates for Water and Water Services.

These conservation measures will remain in effect until Sherbrooke Lake’s water level returns to an acceptable level.

The Sherbrooke Water Utility thanks all residents and businesses for their cooperation and for helping to use our water resources responsibly.

For more information please visit the:
Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Regulations

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Whale Sanctuary Project for their generous donation of bottled water to our Municipality.

Your support is greatly appreciated and reflects a strong commitment to helping our community in times of need. Acts of generosity like this make a meaningful difference and strengthen the bonds within our Municipality.

On behalf of the Warden Council, Staff, and Residents — thank you for your contribution and continued community support.

St. Mary's Public Works will be conducting line painting in the 16 Main Street parking lot tomorrow September 19th, 2025. Please be respectful of isolated areas. Thank you.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to extend our sincere thanks to Soap Company of Nova Scotia for their generous donation of bottled water to our Municipality.

Your support is greatly appreciated and reflects a strong commitment to helping our community in times of need. Acts of generosity like this make a meaningful difference and strengthen the bonds within our Municipality.

On behalf of Council, staff, and residents — thank you for your contribution and continued community support.

 

NOTICE

MEETING:                St Mary’s Municipal Council

Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

TIME:                        6:15pm or immediately following Regular Council

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: Committee of the Whole held Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

6.Business Arising from Minutes

7.Correspondence:
a. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) – 2024 Annual Review
b. Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) – 2025-2026 Strategic Operational Plan

8. Other Matters of Business
a. Strait Engineering Water & Wastewater Feasibility Report
b. Staff Report - Priority Improvements from Water & Wastewater Study
c. Staff Report – Sewer Utility Cross Support – Capital Project

Adjournment

NOTICE

MEETING:                Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                       Wednesday September 17th, 2025

TIME:                        6:00pm

PLACE:                     Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Additions to the Agenda
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Approval of Minutes
    a. Council Meeting held July 16th, 2025
    b. Emergency Council Meeting held July 22nd, 2025
    c. Special Council Meeting held September 3rd, 2025
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  2. Recommendations from Committees of Council
    a. Committee of the Whole - July 16th, 2025
    b. Committee of the Whole – September 3rd, 2025
  1. Outside Committee Reports
    a. Guysborough Adult Learning Association (GALA) – May 2025
    b. Guysborough Adult Learning Association (GALA) – August 2025
    c. Port Bickerton & Area Planning Association – July 2025
  1. Other Matters of Business
    a. 2024-2025 Approval of Audited Financial Statements
    b. Committee of the Whole/Council Meeting Time Change
  1. CAO Report
  2. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

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