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Access Awareness Week is May 26th to June 2nd and is a vital initiative dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight the barriers that people with disabilities face in their daily lives, from physical obstacles in the built environment to societal attitudes and systemic challenges. It encourages communities, businesses, and policymakers to reflect on their practices and make meaningful changes to promote greater accessibility. By fostering a deeper understanding and commitment to inclusivity, Access Awareness Week aims to create a more equitable society where everyone has the opportunity to participate fully and independently. 
To Learn more about an Accessible St. Mary's click the link below:
pdf An Accessible St Mary's Plan (652 KB)
To Learn more about Access Awareness Week click the link below:
https://nsleo.com/access-awareness-week-nova-scotia/

NOTICE
MEETING: St Mary’s Municipal Council
Committee of the Whole
DATE: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024
TIME: 4:00 pm
PLACE: St. Mary’s Municipality
Council Chambers, Sherbrooke, NS

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Additions to the Agenda
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes: COTW held May 15th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence: Stan Rogers Folk Festival Letter
8. Presentation:
Active Transportation Draft Plan: Presented by Upland Planning & Design Inc.
9. Other Matters of Business
a. RecPlex and Library Accessibility Project Tender Award
b. Housing Initiatives
c. Annual Tax Bills: Verbal Update
d. Council Discussion: Review of St. Mary’s Resident Ambulance Service Needs
e. Construction and Demolition: Theoretical Cost Scenario
f. Agreement Renewal: Colchester Recycling Agreement
g. Vulnerable Persons Registry Update
10. In-Camera: personnel
Adjournment

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is proud to announce that “Ray Jordan” has been nominated and selected by the Municipal Council as the St. Mary’s “Volunteer of the Year”. The Volunteer of the Year nomination process is for residents of St. Mary’s to nominate volunteers residing in our community via Microsoft Forms, Emails and Calls. At the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 15^th, 2024 the Municipal Council selected Ray Jordan as Volunteer of the Year.
Thank you to all St Mary’s Great Volunteers
The following people were also nominated because of their numerous positive deeds, and amazing contributions to volunteering:

Vickie Bruce,

Alice Mailman,

Kaili Johnson,

Tiffany Pye,

Gary Mansfield,

Caroline Hardy,

June Tate.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like everyone to congratulate Ray Jordan as the Volunteer of the Year winner and all the other nominees submitted. Congratulations and thank you for all the volunteering that you do.

To read more about the Volunteers click the link below.
  pdf 2024 Municipal Volunteer of the Year Press Release (182 KB)

Registration is now open for the Municipality’s Summer Day Camp program. The Summer Day Camp is a free program for children entering grades pre-primary to grade 6. This year, Summer Day Camp will start on July 2nd, 2024 and will take place at St. Mary’s Education Centre and Academy in the Kids First Room. The program takes place from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday. The deadline for completing the online registration form for Day Camp is June 7th, 2024. Families will then be provided a complete registration package that must be returned prior to July 2nd, 2024. If you have further questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 902-328-4089. To register: www.saint-marys.ca/residents/recreation/summer-day-camp-registration-form.html