March Newsletter Reminder
This is your friendly reminder that submissions for the March Newsletter are due on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 4:00 pm.
Please send your submissions as soon as they are available. This helps with the editing process.
Send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Please include the MONTH, Submission TITLE, and CONTACT INFO with your submission.
If you have not reviewed the Newsletter Policy, please do so by clicking the link: Newsletter Policy - Municipality of the District of St. Mary's.
Note *Municipal Administration reserves the right to edit any and all submissions and refuse an inappropriate submission.
Thank you!
African Heritage Month
As February marks African Heritage Month, our Municipality takes this time to reflect on the profound contributions of African individuals throughout history. It’s a month dedicated to recognizing the powerful impact of African cultures, voices, and experiences that have shaped our world in countless ways.
Throughout history, many individuals of African descent have broken barriers, challenged injustice, and changed the course of society in fields such as politics, science, arts, and social movements. By sharing their stories, we not only celebrate their legacies but also gain deeper insight into the rich tapestry of African heritage that continues to influence us today.
This month, we encourage everyone to take a moment to learn, appreciate, and reflect on the stories of African heritage that surround us. Together, let's honor the achievements of those who have made a lasting impact, and continue to move forward in our shared commitment to equality, unity, and celebration of diverse cultures.
Mathieu DaCosta
The first recorded free African person in Nova Scotia, Mathieu da Costa, a Mikmaq interpreter, was recorded among the founders of Port Royal in 1604. West Africans escaped slavery by coming to Nova Scotia in early British and French Colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. Many came as enslaved people, primarily from the French West Indies to Nova Scotia during the founding of Louisbourg.
Municipal Office Weather Closure
Municipal Office Weather Closure for Public Safety
Municipal Office: Closed January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm
Sherbrooke Library: Closed January 29, 2025
St. Mary’s Recplex: Closed January 29, 2025
Thank you.
Weather permitting, regular business hours will resume January 30, 2025.
Facility Closure
Due to anticipated winter weather the St. Mary's Recplex will remain closed and Adult Recreation Hockey is cancelled today, January 29, 2025.
Public Hearing Notice - Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF ST. MARY’S, on behalf of Sherbrooke Water Utility, for approval of amendment to its Schedule of Rates and Charges for Water and Water Services and amendments to its Schedule of Rules and Regulations. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing Starts: Monday March 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
Evening Session: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Hearing Location: St. Mary's Municipality Council Chambers, 8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke Nova Scotia
THE DATE AND LOCATION OF THE HEARING MAY CHANGE
If any Intervenor in this proceeding intends to file evidence, the timeline will be extended to accommodate this, and the hearing date will be rescheduled.
Depending on the circumstances, all or part of this public hearing may be held virtually, by video conferencing.
THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS HEARING MAY BE CONFIRMED BY VISITING THE BOARD’S WEBSITE OR BY CONTACTING THE CLERK OF THE BOARD.
Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate as follows:
• You may speak at the hearing. You must notify the Board by Thursday, March 13, 2025, of your request to speak.
• You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at P.O. Box 1692, Unit “M”, Halifax, NS B3J 3S3, or by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by fax at (902) 424-3919 by Thursday, March 13, 2025.
• You may request formal standing as an Intervenor, subject to Board approval. This will allow you to present evidence or cross-examine witnesses. Your request must be received by the Board by Thursday, February 6, 2025, and a copy of your written evidence by Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Additional information about the matter is as follows:
For a 5/8 meter, residential customer, the average current quarterly water bill is $146.49, and it is proposed to be amended to $187.95 (a 28.3% increase) in 2025/26; $205.10 (a 9.1% increase) in 2026/27; and $224.45 (a 9.4% increase) in 2027/28.
The Utility also requests amendments for other metered services ranging from 23.7% to 54.7% in 2025/26; 8.2% to 12.7% in 2026/27; and 8.5% to 12.9% in 2027/28.
Upon reviewing the Application, the Board, in its Decision, may determine that the proposed amendments should be as requested, higher, or lower.
A copy of the Application and any timetable applying to this matter may be viewed on the Board’s website at http://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/, by clicking on "Matters & Evidence", “Go To Files & Documents”, and in the "Go Directly to Matter” search box, enter Matter No. M12019, or at the offices of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s, 8296 Highway #7, Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia.
To view or download the Public Hearing Notice click the link below:
pdfHearing Notice Sherbrooke Water Utility 2024 (109 KB)
Community Post: Greenfield Oldsters Club
Join us for coffee or tea and connections, meet with others from the neighborhood, help us set up local bulk purchasing, or just kick up your heels and have a gab. "Coffee and Connection" meets every Friday from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Greenfield Oldsters Clubhouse in Melrose. Kids and babies welcome. Contact Liz for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.