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Welcome to St. Mary’s

Located in the heart of Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is a rural municipality consisting of five electoral districts. Incorporated in 1879 the Municipality has a population of 2,233 and is bounded by the counties of Antigonish and Pictou, the municipalities of Halifax and Guysborough, and the Atlantic Ocean.

📍 Location: 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke, NS
🕒 Hours of Operation: 11:00am - 3:00pm on Wednesday's & Friday's
📞 Phone: Antigonish Shoppers (902-863-6522) to schedule your prescription delivery.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is temporarily hosting the Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacist to ensure our residents continue to have access to essential prescription services
This temporary arrangement has been made to support the health and well-being of our community while pharmacy services are in transition. We are committed to ensuring there is no disruption to your access to medications and professional pharmaceutical care.

The August 2025 edition of the Municipal Newsletter is now available to view online:
🔗 View the August Newsletter
Printed copies will be going in the mail tomorrow, (July 25, 2025) and residents can expect to receive theirs next week.
📬Stay informed on local updates, events, and more!
Thank you. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Eastern Shore Cartage pickup for Zone 2 (East Loon Lake, Smithfield, Denver, Newtown, Glenelg Church Rd, Aspen to Goshen to Borneo Rd inclusive.) will be delayed.
We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. 

The Municipality is seeking an enthusiastic candidate to fill the role of Before & After Care Leader for St. Mary’s. This position will assist with the delivery of the Before and After Care Program at St. Mary’s Education Centre Academy according to the delivery standards. 

To view the full job description please visit click the link below:
pdf Before and After Program Leader (74 KB)

July 23, 2025 at 10:00pm-12:00am
Public Works will be conducting
scheduled maintenance and testing to the Sherbrooke water utility system
Customers may experience water pressure fluctuations, disruptions to service, and/or water discoloration during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NOTICE
MEETING: Emergency Council Meeting
PURPOSE: In-Camera – Personnel Matters
DATE: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
TIME: 5:00pm
PLACE: Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. In Camera – Personnel Matters
Adjournment

Newsletter

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Recreation

Get active in St. Mary’s! Our Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and events around the Municipality.

Waste Disposal

Find information on recycling, waste collection and the Municipal Transfer Station.

Taxes

Access everything you need to know about your tax bill.

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