Municipal News

The Heating Assistance Rebate Program opens today, October 1st!
Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP), opening October 1st for the 2024-25 season.
Families earning a net, or after-tax, income of up to $75,000 or single-person households earning a net income up to $55,000 are eligible to apply for a HARP rebate, whether they rent or own.
As part of the program requirements, applicants may be asked to provide a heating bill. Applicants can speed up the process by providing a heating bill when they apply.
For information on HARP or to apply online starting October 1, visit: www.novascotia.ca/heatinghelp 
Application forms are also available at Access Nova Scotia, Community Services and MLA offices.

Join Cathleen MacDonald, Certified Yoga Instructor on Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30pm at St. Mary's Education Centre / Academy for Gentle Yoga. The cost is $10 per class.
Bring a yoga mat & water bottle.
Classes will be held October 3, 10, 17 & 24.
For more information contact Cathleen at 902-219-2380 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

NOTICE

MEETING:               St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                  Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, October 2^nd, 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 September 18^th, 2024
6. Business Arising from Minutes
7. Correspondence:
   a. Queens Lodge #34

8. Presentation: N/A
9. Other Matters of Business
   a. Recplex – Ice Plant Contract Service Award
   b. Winter overnight parking ban at 16 Main St- Verbal
   c. The St. Mary’s River (Napu’saqnuk) Ecologically Significant Area (ESA) Case Study – Update discussion
   d. Election Update: Verbal

10. In-Camera: Legal

Adjournment

Update from Eastern Region Solid Waste Management

Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA): Effective June 1, 2024 The following obligated products will be accepted for electronics recycling with EPRA Nova Scotia 

Display Devices, Desktop Computers, Portable Computers, Computer Peripherals, Home Theatres in a Box (HTB) Systems, Home Audio/Visual Systems, External Storage Drives and Modems, Desktop & Portable Scanners, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), DEsktop Printers/Multi Function Devices, Personal/Portable Audio/Visual Systems, Ait Treatment Appliances (Air Conditioners NOT Included) Personal Care Appliances, Devices for measuring Weights/Time Scales, Floor & Carpet Care Appliances, Phones (Telephones, Mobile Phones, Smart Phone Devices, Pagers), Electronic Readers & Video Game Devices (Consoles, Handheld Devices, and Controllers), Appliances & Microwave Ovens for Countertop Cooking, and Garment Care Appliances. Please see the image below for more details.