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 The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Council has pledged its commitment towards creating a more inclusive and sustainable community by addressing the housing crisis that the Municipality has been facing. With rising housing prices and a shortage of affordable housing options, the council has recognized the urgent need to take action to ensure that everyone has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing.

In a statement released November 15, 2023, Warden Wier said, "Housing is a fundamental human right, and it is our responsibility as a Municipality to ensure that every possible policy and financial commitment is in place to accelerate residents’ access to a decent and affordable place to live. Council’s commitment to housing is not just about providing a roof over people's heads, but also about creating a more equitable and sustainable community for all."

To see more details click the link below:
https://saint-marys.ca/housing.html

The draft version of the updated Active St Mary’s Plan is now available for viewing.  pdf Draft Plan Active St Mary's (9.71 MB)

The Active St. Mary’s Plan was developed with community research from last fall, The goal of this project is to enhance the movement of both residents and visitors throughout the area, fostering a healthier and more sustainable community, where transportation is not only safe and practical but also an enjoyable experience for all users.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s wishes to share some tips to keep all residents safe during this wildfire season.

In Nova Scotia, almost all wildfires are human-caused, so prevention is our first line of defence.

To learn more please click the link below:
pdf General Fire Information (272 KB)  

To check the Burn Safe website click the link below:
https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

As you may know, Access Awareness Week is a week to promote and celebrate people with disabilities for their leadership, voice, and impact. NAAW is about the struggles that people with disabilities face every day. Many people with disabilities have to advocate for themselves and others, some things the Municipality can do is support NAAW by pointing out the barriers, calling out non-inclusive activities, language, events, and more, ask for the stories that disabled people may want to share.

In partnership with the Province and the Enabling Accessibility Fund, The Municipality has received funding and is in the process of upgrading the RecPlex and Sherbrooke Library to be Accessible and barrier-free. Upgrading and/or replacing the existing doors, with the addition of automatic openers to enable easier access for all residents.