Notice: Water Utility Maintenance
Please be advised that on October 24, 2025 beginning at 8:30am Public Works staff will be conducting scheduled maintenance and repairs to the water system on Hospital Road Extension
Customers/Users may experience water pressure fluctuations, disruptions to service and discoloration during this time.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Free Recplex Matting Pieces
Leftover matting pieces will be available free of charge outside St. Mary’s Recplex (164 Old Road Hill). Items will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Community Post: Legion Branch 056
Due to community events, wreaths and crosses may be picked up Saturday, October 25th between 3:00pm and 4:00pm at the Legion Hall, Branch 056 in the Village.
For inquiries please contact June Tate at 902-328-7122
NOTICE: Bathroom Maintenance at 16 Main Street
Please be advised that the bathrooms at 16 Main Street will be out of order today, October 22, due to scheduled maintenance.
They will be available for use again starting tomorrow, October 23.
Thank you.
98.9 XFM - News Article
Residents of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s continue to feel the impact of this summer’s drought on water supply on their wells.
There is only one municipal water system in the District of St. Mary’s, serving the community of Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke’s water system remains on mandatory conservation measures.
Residents living outside of Sherbrooke rely on their wells, and many have run dry.
St. Mary’s District Warden James Fuller says the municipality has distributed thousands of litres of water, Fuller says the municipality is grateful for the support of the provincial EMO program that is supplying them with a lot of water, but the demand is so high. Fuller says it has also received donations of pallets of bottles of water from companies and individuals; which has helped tremendously to meet the need.
Fuller says what is needed is a week or two of steady rain.
To view the full News Article, please click the link below:
https://www.989xfm.ca/district-of-st-marys-distributes-thousands-of-litres-of-water-as-residents-struggle-with-dry-wells-from-drought/
Community Post: Help Shape the Future of Our Beaches – We Need Your Input!
The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to provide information about this initiative, and encourage participation not just for beaches in St. Mary’s but across the county!
The Tourism Guysborough County Association is launching an exciting initiative to position Guysborough County as a unique coastal destination. This project focuses on identifying and thoughtfully promoting select local beaches as tourism spots, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and responsible development.
We understand that communities feel a deep connection to their beaches. That’s why this effort is rooted in the belief that by acting now, together, we can protect and preserve these natural spaces for the future.
Rather than allowing tourism to grow without direction, we’re taking a proactive approach. By managing how our beaches are promoted and cared for, we can set clear standards for environmental stewardship, respectful visitor behaviour, and community benefit. This is a chance to share what makes these places special—before increasing tourism risks overwhelming them.
Sustainable and regenerative tourism has real potential to benefit our region: supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and attracting investment in conservation. With careful planning and strong community involvement, this project can help keep our beaches clean, accessible, and thriving—not just for visitors, but for local residents and future generations.
We’re asking for your help in identifying beaches that could be considered for this initiative. Under the guidance of Dr. Camilo Botero—a Little Dover resident and international expert in integrated coastal management—we will assess each suggested site using a clear set of sustainability criteria. While not every beach can be part of the first wave of promotions, all community-nominated beaches will be included in our portfolio for consideration in future sustainable tourism efforts.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to any member of our steering committee: Scott Beaver, Jack Leonard, Bill MacMillan, Brian Gary, and Ashley Cunningham Avery.
A special thanks to the Guysborough District Business Partnership for supporting this important project.
👉 Share your favourite hidden gem beach here: https://tinyurl.com/HiddenGemsGTCA
The link will remain open for ongoing submissions, but we’d greatly appreciate your input by October 31, 2025, for this phase of the project.
