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This is your friendly reminder that submissions for the February Newsletter are due on Wednesday, January 22^nd, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
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Provincial & Municipal Grant Info Session on January 21, 2025.
Are you part of a non-profit organization seeking funding for your community projects? Join us for an informative Grant Information Session designed to help you navigate the application process and maximize your chances of success.
Session 1: 11am-12:30pm at the Municipal Office
Session 2: 3-4pm Virtually
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To View 98.9 XFM's News Article about the approval and installation of a dry hydrant to Liscomb Volunteer Fire Department, Click the link below:
98.9 XFM News Article - Dry Hydrant

To View 98.9 XFM"s News Article about the Accessibility upgrades to the Sherbrooke Library, Click the link below:
98.9 XFM News Article - Accessibility Upgrades to Sherbrooke Library

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF ST. MARY’S, on behalf of Sherbrooke Water Utility, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:

Hearing Starts: Monday March 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
Evening Session: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Hearing Location: St. Mary's Municipality Council Chambers, 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke Nova Scotia

THE DATE AND LOCATION OF THE HEARING MAY CHANGE
If any Intervenor in this proceeding intends to file evidence, the timeline will be extended to accommodate this, and the hearing date will be rescheduled.
Depending on the circumstances, all or part of this public hearing may be held virtually, by video conferencing.
THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS HEARING MAY BE CONFIRMED BY VISITING THE BOARD’S WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD.

Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows:
• You may speak at the hearing. You must notify the Board by Thursday, March 13, 2025, of your request to speak.
• You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at P.O. Box 1692, Unit “M”, Halifax, NS B3J 3S3, or by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by fax at (902) 424-3919 by Thursday, March 13, 2025.
• You may request formal standing as an Intervenor, subject to Board approval. This will allow you to present evidence or cross-examine witnesses. Your request must be received by the Board by Thursday, February 6, 2025, and a copy of your written evidence by Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Additional information about the matter is as follows:
For a 5/8 meter, residential customer, the average current quarterly water bill is $146.49, and it is proposed to be amended to $187.95 (a 28.3% increase) in 2025/26; $205.10 (a 9.1% increase) in 2026/27; and $224.45 (a 9.4% increase) in 2027/28.
The Utility also requests amendments for other metered services ranging from 23.7% to 54.7% in 2025/26; 8.2% to 12.7% in 2026/27; and 8.5% to 12.9% in 2027/28.
Upon reviewing the Application, the Board, in its Decision, may determine that the proposed amendments should be as requested, higher, or lower.
A copy of the Application and any timetable applying to this matter may be viewed on the Board’s website at http://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/, by clicking on "Matters & Evidence", “Go To Files & Documents”, and in the "Go Directly to Matter” search box, enter Matter No. M12019, or at the offices of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, 8296 Highway #7, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia.

To view or download the Public Hearing Notice click the link below:
pdf Hearing Notice Sherbrooke Water Utility 2024 (109 KB)