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Due to recent provincial announcements and the easing of some public health measures, the St. Mary’s Municipal office will re-open to the public starting Monday, June 15^th, 2020.  

The Municipality is committed to protecting the health and safety of our residents, councillors, staff and customers by reducing the risk of coming in contact with the Covid-19 virus. For this reason, new measures have been taken to ensure the safety of customers and staff during the re-opening including:

• Limit of three customers permitted in office at one time with 2 meter distancing requirements in place.
• Additional signage and instructions posted at the front door entrance.
• Floor markers to indicate appropriate distancing when waiting for service.
• Hand sanitizer made available to customers to use before and after transactions.
• Personal protective equipment supplied to staff.
• Encouragement of debit payments, whenever possible, instead of cash.
• No brochures or documents will be kept in the front lobby. If you require a specific document, please ask staff for assistance.
• Expanded cleaning protocols of the front desk area and entrance doors.

The Municipality encourages residents to pay online if possible but understands that this may not be ideal for everyone. It is also asked that if a resident is feeling unwell, that they do not enter the office until any symptoms or illnesses are resolved. If you have any questions, please call the Municipal Office at 902-522-2049.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s has drafted a new By-Law called the Alternative Voting By-Law. This By-Law is being considered by Council to complete the necessary requirements if Council were to choose to implement alternative methods of voting for future elections.

This By-Law is a model By-Law from the Association of Municipal Administrators and was presented to Council on June 3^rd, 2020 at the Committee of the Whole meeting. At this time, a resolution was made to approve the By-Law and first reading at the meeting of Council, June 8^th, 2020.

The second reading and motion to approve the By-Law is set for the next meeting of Council on July 13^th, 2020. Prior to this, notice of the By-Law will be advertised it the Guysborough Journal as well as the Municipal Newsletter for public consideration. A copy of the By-Law is also available online here:  pdf Alternative Voting By Law- First Reading (323 KB)  and under our Municipal Documents section on our website.

Please note that water will be turned off tomorrow, Saturday June 6th, starting at 8:00am until necessary repairs can be made. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Please note water will be temporarily shut off today, Friday June 5th, from 2:00pm - 2:15pm as well as Saturday June 6th from 2:00-2:15pm to preform maintenance to the system. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank-you for your patience!