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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.

NOTICE

MEETING:                 Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

TIME:                        5:00pm

PLACE:                      Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday January 21st, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
    a. Report on funding provided to Christmas at Sherbrooke Village
  1. Correspondence
    a. ECRL Letter Regarding Budgeting for 2026/27
  1. Other Matters of Business
    a. Staff Report – Low Income Property Tax Exemption for 2026/27
    b. Staff Report – Climate Ready Plans and Processes Program Next Steps
  1. In-Camera: Legal Advice

Adjournment

 

Water Utility Notification - Water Service Notice

Issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:59 AM by Sherbrooke Water Utility
Affected: Sherbrooke Water Utility Customers
Please be advised that Public Works staff have observed a significant increase in water usage.
Customers and users are requested to promptly inspect their water utility infrastructure, including pipes, for any leaks or breaks. Please notify Public Works staff if you have experienced a noticeable decrease in water pressure, pressure fluctuations, service disruptions, or water discoloration.
Please inspect your water utility infrastructure, including pipes, for any leaks or breaks.
Public works water facility: 1-902-522-2156

Due to weather and road conditions, municipal facilities are closed to the public today, including the municipal office, transfer station, and Recplex. Phone and email service remains available during regular business hours at (902)522-2049 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..Weather permitting, regular business hours will resume January 27, 2026.

The Municipal Office will delay opening until 10:00am on Monday, January 19th, 2026 due to weather and road conditions.

NOTICE

MEETING:                 Committee of the Whole

DATE:                       Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

TIME:                        5:30pm (immediately following the Council meeting)

PLACE:                      Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

  1. Call to Order
  1. Roll Call
  1. Additions to the Agenda
  1. Approval of the Agenda
  1. Approval of Minutes of COTW held Wednesday January 7th, 2026
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
    a. Staff Report – Disposal of Real Property Policy
  1. Correspondence
    a. York Lethbridge, Executive Director of Sherbrooke Village – Council Support for Christmas at Sherbrooke Village
    b. Sean Cameron, Mayor of Town of Antigonish – Request for Support for Secondary Route to St. Martha’s Hospital
  1. Other Matters of Business
    a. Staff Information Item – Community Benefits Agreements
  1. In-Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

NOTICE

MEETING:                Regular Council Meeting

DATE:                       Wednesday January 21st, 2026

TIME:                        5:00pm

PLACE:                     Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Additions to the Agenda
  4. Approval of the Agenda
  5. Approval of Minutes of Council Meeting held December 3rd, 2025
  1. Business Arising from Minutes
  2. Recommendations from Committees of Council
    a. Committee of the Whole – December 3rd, 2025
    b. Committee of the Whole – January 7th, 2026
  1. Outside Committee Reports
    a. Eastern Region Solid Waste Management Committee – November 27, 2025
    b. Tourism Guysborough County Association – January, 2026
  1. Other Matters of Business
  1. CAO Report – November & December Updates

Adjournment

A 10-minute question and answer period pertaining to agenda items.

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