St. Mary’s Recplex Update
The rainfall received over the past two weeks has helped with ice preparation, and staff continue to monitor conditions closely. The Municipality is aiming to open the St. Mary’s Recplex for the 2025 season on November 24, 2025. If any disruptions to the ice-making process occur, updates will be shared as opening day approaches.Thank you for your continued patience and support!
Municipal Awareness Week Spotlight: CAO, Administration and Finance
During Municipal Awareness Week, we’re taking a moment to recognize the dedicated staff who keep the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s organized, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our residents. Behind every program, service, and decision is a strong administrative team working together to support Council and the community.
The CAO is the senior administrator for the Municipality and is responsible for the overall management of municipal operations. They work closely with Council to implement policies, strategic goals, and programs that serve residents. The CAO oversees all departments, provides leadership to staff, ensures compliance with municipal legislation, and helps guide the long-term vision for St. Mary’s.
The Municipal Clerk and Receptionist are often the first point of contact for residents and visitors. They provide vital administrative support across all departments, maintain records and correspondence, assist with meeting preparation and documentation, and help ensure municipal operations run smoothly. Their friendly and professional service helps connect residents with the information and support they need every day.
The Director of Finance/Treasurer manages the Municipality’s financial health. This includes preparing budgets, managing accounts and payroll, overseeing taxation and billing, and ensuring financial accountability. Their careful management helps ensure that public funds are used efficiently and responsibly to support community services and infrastructure.
Together, these team members form the backbone of the Municipality’s administration—working collaboratively to provide effective governance, transparent operations, and exceptional service to the residents of St. Mary’s.
Phone: 902-522-2049, Fax: 902-522-2309, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Web: https://www.saint-marys.ca/
Public Notice: Shower Assistance Update
With the lifting of water restrictions, for residents’ convenience, shower facilities will continue to be available.
Shower facilities will be available at the RecPlex daily from 3:00pm to 9:00pm until Thursday, November 6.
Starting Monday November 10, shower facilities will be available at the St. Mary’s Education Centre/Academy Community Wing Fitness Centre (121 Old Road Hill, Sherbrooke). They will be open weekly, Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm (during fitness centre hours). Two showers are available for use. Residents must bring their own shower amenities, such as a towel, shampoo, soap, etc.
To use the shower facilities starting November 10, residents will need to register, pay a $20 deposit, and obtain a key fob. The deposit will be returned once you return your fob. To register for a key fob please Contact Mallory Tibbo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Residents for whom the deposit presents a difficulty can contact Mallory Tibbo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for alternative arrangements.
Please keep showers to a reasonable time so everyone has a chance to use them, and to help conserve water. Please be respectful of others, leave the space clean, and remember that minors must have an adult present.
This service will be available until further notice.
Municipal Awareness Week Spotlight: Department of Economic Development
Department of Economic Development Director is Keren Ruller.
The District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s is committed to making St. Mary’s a place where people can work and live through helping keep, grow, and attract business, talent, and investment. This is achieved through supporting councils’ economic development priorities including Housing, Climate Initiatives, Resource Development of Wood Products, Fishing/Aquaculture, and Tourism to name a few.
Together we can make the connections that fuel business and economic growth.
One of 2025’s successful Economic Development projects is a new tourism website that helps get St. Mary’s on the map while showcasing the businesses, activities, and natural beauty of District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s.
Check out the new website at https://saintmarysnovascotia.com/ and click on “Contact Us” to have your business added.
Municipal Awareness Week Spotlight: Department of Public Works
The District of the Municipality of St. Mary’s Public Works is the backbone to the municipal infrastructure, they are committed to maintaining the municipal water and wastewater systems to ensure safe, reliable service for residents and businesses.
Public works is also responsible for maintaining municipal buildings, parks, trails and community spaces that support recreation, safety, and public engagement.
Overseeing the St. Mary’s Transfer Station, where waste and recyclables are properly handled, sorted, and directed for disposal or recycling.
Public Works cares and operates St. Mary’s Recplex, supporting the community’s recreation hub by making and maintaining the ice surface, operating the Zamboni, performing skate sharpening, and managing seasonal ice removal and installation.
CBC News Article: St. Mary's Drought
November 4, 2025
Rural N.S. community bracing for potential winter drought
Many people living in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore are travelling great distances to refill their dry wells. They worry about what may happen if the drought continues into the winter months. Giuliana Grillo reports.
To view the full news story, click the link below:
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6964895