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First Responders Day

May 1^st is the day set aside by Nova Scotia Legislature to recognize and acknowledge all First Responders for their selfless contributions to our communities.
In 2024, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s held the first celebration and awards event for all of our firefighters, paramedics, and police who serve us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over 130 men and women were recognized for their contributions to the health and safety of each and every one of us, whether we live here or are just passing through.
This day, let us all take time to thank the many folks who serve. No matter if they are paid or volunteers, these are the heroes who run into danger when many run out and all deserve our respect and gratitude every day.
The Municipality will again be hosting a recognition event this year, considering the end of both fishing and construction seasons so even more of our first responders can attend.
Again, thank you.

📰 The May 2025 edition of the Municipal Newsletter is now available!
You can view it online here: https://www.saint-marys.ca/2025-newsletters/3070-05-may-2025-municipal-newsletter/file.html
Printed copies will also be mailed out to residents soon—keep an eye on your mailbox! 📬
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With spring upon us and fire restrictions now in place, the Municipality is please to restore the Brush Service at the Municipal Transfer Station starting May 1, 2025, to help residents safely manage their yard waste. The service is offered at no cost to residents. Only residents of St. Mary’s including year-round residents & seasonal residents may use this service. Residents must provide their residential civic address, name and phone number. This is a residential service only. Commercial brush will not be accepted. Vehicles with attached dump bodies are not eligible. For the month of May, the Transfer Station will be open on May 3, 5, 12, 17, 19, 26 and 31.

The Positive 211 magazine offers valuable information about community services, support programs, and local initiatives available through the 211 service. It highlights how residents can access help with housing, health care, financial assistance, and more. The Municipality is pleased to provide free copies of Positive 211 at the Municipal Office, located at 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke, NS, for anyone interested in learning more about the wide range of resources available in our region. Digital copies can be found here: https://novascotia.ca/seniors/directory/positive-aging-directory.pdf