COTW - October 16th, 2024
NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
TIME: 4:00 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 October 2nd, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence: N/A
8. Presentation: Simply Blue Group – Megan Harris, Stakeholder Engagement Lead
9. Other Matters of Business
a. November 11 Council Date reschedule
b. Snow Removal Contract Award
c. Update on Accessibility and Anti-Racism
d. Ecum Secum Fire Hall Project Planning
e. Fire Services Capital Needs: Council Discussion
Adjournment
Did You Vote Yet?
Residents of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's are able to vote until October 19th, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Options to Vote include:
In-Person: 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke NS (Municipal Office)
By Phone: By calling the toll free phone number found on your Voter Instruction Letter
Website: By visiting the URL found on your Voter Instruction Letter
If in need of assistance you may call 902-522-2049 and ask for a Revising Officer.
Community Post: Waste Reduction Week October 26th, 2024
The Eastern Region Solid Waste Management (ERSWM) Waste Reduction Week is fastly approaching on October 26th from 10:00 am to 2;00 pm at the Antigonish Library.
The ERSWM is partnering up with the Antigonish Library once again this year for this great event.
Reminder: New Neighborhood Concept Final Presentation Today!
Today is the last day that the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's will be hosting ZZAP Architecture + Planning to present their final New Neighborhood Concept for the Property located behind the St. Mary's Education Centre/ Academy, ajacent to Highway #7 and Old Road Hill. Together with their expertise and the feedback and suggestions collected from residents in previous engagement sessions they have provided us with a concept plan for the property that integrates accessibility, equity, diversion, inclusion, healthy lifestyle, sustainability, and forward thinking. If you are intesrested in attending, all is welcome!
Location: St. Mary's Municipal Office, Council Chambers 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke NS
Date/Time: October 10th, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Voting Starts Today! (12:00 noon)
The 2024 Municipal Election and Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial Election start today at 12:00 noon.
If you have received your Voter Instruction Letter you may vote by using your PIN, Phone or by going to the website link on your Voter Instruction Letter.
Voting Starts Tomorrow at Noon - October 9, 2024
The 2024 Municipal Election starts tomorrow, October 9th, 2024, at 12:00 noon.
The Municipal Election is set to reshape local governance as candidates compete for critical roles, council members, and school board officials. These elections will directly impact essential services and community initiatives, including public safety policies, zoning regulations, and education funding. Voters will have the chance to weigh in on pressing issues like affordable housing, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability, making their voices heard in shaping the future of their Municipality. As communities prepare to vote, the outcomes will determine not only local leadership but also the strategic direction of services and community programs for years to come.
To see more information on Voting in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's visit: https://www.saint-marys.ca/municipal-election-2024.html
Some tips to help vote in the 2024 Municipal Elections are:
1. Did you receive you Voter Instruction Letter?
2. If you did not receive your Voter Instruction Letter, please contact us for assistance at 1-888-366-0868 or 902-522-2049
3. Link to the District Maps: 2024 Municipal District Maps
