Municipal Facilities Closed - Labour Day

Municipal Office & Facilities Closed in recognition of Labour Day
Municipal Office (8296 Hwy 7, Sherbrooke, NS) will be closed for the following:
Labour Day - Monday September 1, 2025.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday September 2, 2025 (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Thank you.

Special Council Meeting - September 3, 2025

NOTICE

MEETING:                Special Council Meeting

PURPOSE:                In-Camera: Personnel

DATE:                       Wednesday September 3^rd, 2025

TIME:                        Immediately following the COTW
(Estimated start time 7:00pm)

PLACE:                     Council Chambers, 8296 Highway 7, Sherbrooke

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. In-Camera: Personnel Matters

Adjournment

COTW - September 3, 2025

NOTICE

MEETING:                  St Mary’s Municipal Council

                                    Committee of the Whole

DATE:                         Wednesday, September 3^rd, 2025

TIME:                          6:00 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 of the Committee of the Whole held July 16^th, 2025

6. Business Arising from Minutes
   a. Flag Policy

7. Presentation: Access Wellness Program – Rob Wolf, Nova Scotia Health & Wellness

8. Correspondence:
   a. 2024-2025 Annual Report - Property Valuation Services Corporation
   b. Code of Conduct Training – Paul LaFleche, Deputy Minister Dept. of Municipal Affairs
   c. Community Impact Report – Eastern Counties Regional Library
   d. Provincial Heritage Property – Dept. of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
   e. Value for Money Audit of NS Firefighters School – Hon. John Lohr, Minister of Dept. of Municipal Affairs
   f. Thank You Email – Dr. Ackermann & Dr. McLean – Doctor Recruitment
   g. Thank You Card – Ava Anderson – Financial Award Scholarship

9. Other Matters of Business
   a. Staff Report - Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony
   b. Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities - Fall Conference – Attendance
   c. Department of Public Works – J Class Road Submissions
   d. Staff Report – Recplex Flooring
   e. Staff Report – ZZAP Housing Policy Recommendations

10. In- Camera: Contract Negotiations

Adjournment

September 2025 Newsletter

The September 2025 Newsletter edition is now availabke to view, please click the link below: 
pdf 09 September 2025 Municipal Newsletter(4.25 MB)

Residents should receive there September 2025 newsletter by mail early next week. 

Stay Away From Coastlines

Hurricane Erin is not expected to bring much rain, but dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along the coast Friday.
People are advised to stay away from the shore as large waves will make conditions hazardous.
https://beta.novascotia.ca/government/emergency-management

Water Distribution Update – August 21, 2025

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to inform residents that our supply of potable water for distribution is currently running low. We are expecting a new shipment to arrive by tomorrow, Friday, August 22, 2025. This service is for residents within the Municipality that are on a well. To avoid unnecessary travel or disappointment, please call the Municipal Office at 902-522-2049 before coming to pick up water, to ensure availability.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation and understanding as we work to maintain access to safe drinking water.