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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.

  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday September 16th, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  1. Correspondence
    1. Thank you – From Sherbrooke Antique & Classic Car Show Organizer, Jim Porter
    2. Bylaw Respecting the Maintenance and Improvement of Private Roads
  1. Presentation: 2026-2027 Finance Report for period ending June 30th, 2026 – Marian Fraser, Director of Finance/Treasurer
  1. Other Matters of Business
    1. Staff Report – Extending Clean Foundation Agreement
    2. Staff Report – Coastal & Watershed Mapping
    3. Staff Report – October 21 Warden and Deputy Warden Election
  1. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment       

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The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s honours the survivors of residential schools, remembers the children who never returned home, and recognizes the lasting impact on Indigenous families and communities.

May we continue to listen, learn, and work together toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

The Municipal Office will be closed on September 30ᵗʰ 2026 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Phone: (902) 522-2049
Fax: (902) 522-2309
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: saint-marys.ca

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The Municipal Newsletter for October 2026 is now available here.

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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia (CHBA NS) is offering Know the Code: Understanding the Nova Scotia Building Code, a free three-day training program designed to help participants better understand and navigate the Nova Scotia Building Code.

The training is open to everyone. Participants do not need to be CHBA NS members or have previous experience in the residential construction industry.

The training will cover:

• Navigating and interpreting the National Building Code 2020
• Key Part 9 requirements for housing and small buildings
• Section 9.36 – Energy Efficiency
• Applying building code requirements to residential construction in Nova Scotia
• Practical approaches to building confidence when working with the Code

This training may be particularly valuable for municipal staff, building officials, planning and development staff, contractors, tradespeople, designers, students, and anyone interested in residential construction.

Training is being offered in several regions across Nova Scotia, with both in-person and virtual opportunities available.

For more information, locations, dates, and registration, visit:
CHBA NS – Know the Code

Questions can be directed to Crystal Ingram at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Approval of the Agenda
  4. Approval of 2025-26 Audited Financial Statements

Adjournment

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