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As per the revised order from Minister Porter on July 29, St. Mary's Municipal Council will once again be holding meetings in person with the option for members of the public to attend. Council, staff and any members of the public will be asked to wear a mask and implement proper social distancing upon entering/exiting the building and during the meetings. The Municipality will be taking pre-registration for members of the public that would like to attend a meeting of Council. Please call the Municipal Office at 522-2049 as it is important to pre-register to ensure capacity.

Our next Committee of the Whole meeting is August 5th at 7:00pm. To view the agenda, please visit:https://www.saint-marys.ca/council-agendas-and-minutes.html

Beginning Friday, July 31st all people entering a Municipal Facility will have to wear a mask as per the public health requirements. If you do not have access to a mask, a mask will be made available. The Municipality appreciates the public’s support in helping to keep everyone safe!

Participants will be required to pre-register to all of our programs and events to ensure we are still under the total restriction number allowed. All participants must social distance at 6 feet apart , sanitize hands, and wear a mask in all common areas, but there is no need for masks in areas of exercise or outdoor events. For example: wear a mask while entering or leaving any indoor facility, signing in, waiting for any reason (parents or participants), or going to the washroom. Masks will be made available to participants who do not bring their own. Masks are not required at day camps where physical distancing can be maintained between participants but must be worn when social distancing cannot be maintained. Example children doing arts and crafts inside sitting next to each other.

Please stay home if you or your family are showing any symptoms of Covid-19.

On 22 March 2020, the Government of Nova Scotia declared a provincial state of emergency to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency has been extended until noon on July 26, 2020. If the declaration is not renewed or terminated earlier, the Sate of Emergency remains in effect until 14 days after the date and time it is declared, which is until 12:00pm (noon) on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

For the full document please see: pdf Ministers renewal July 26 July Aug 9 (81 KB)

The municipality is embarking on a Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) review and will be holding community visioning workshops on August 19, 2020 at the St. Mary’s RecPlex. The planning consultants for this project, Fathom Studio, will lead the workshop session to gather feedback from the community.The municipality is embarking on a Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) review and we welcome business owners to participate in a community visioning workshop on August 19 at 4:00pm and residents at 6:30pm at the St. Mary’s RecPlex.

For more information please contact Hannah MacDonald at (902) 522 2607 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also visit www.planstmarys.ca for more infomation on the planning process and to find out how you can participate.

* All participants are required to bring and wear a mask to the event following provincial regulations.*