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Residents reminded of rules around all-terrain vehicles

Riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is an exciting way to explore the outdoors, especially during the spring and summer months. However, there are rules in St. Marys that have been put in place to keep both residents and riders safe.

In St. Marys, the use of ATVs is governed by our Traffic, Parking and Boulevard Maintenance By-law. The by-law states that ATVs can only be used on private property, with the consent of the property owner.

This means that ATVs cannot be driven or parked on local roads,...

Section of Elizabeth Street closed due to sanitary sewer replacement

Huron Street closure also extended to Rogers Avenue

Details Elizabeth Street closure

Elizabeth St. is closed from James St. S to Brock St. S to accommodate sanitary sewer replacement work that that is being done at the intersection of Huron St. S and Elizabeth St. The closure is expected to be in place for approximately three weeks.

Elizabeth St. residents will have access to their driveways throughout the closure and are asked to place their garbage and recycling to the curb as usual.

Huron Street...

Town provides update on Huron Street sanitary sewer replacement

Replacement Update

The Town of St. Marys and Lavis Contracting have completed the first block of sanitary sewer replacement on Huron Street between Queen Street E. and Jones Street. All blockages in the sanitary system have been cleared.

Crews are now replacing water services in that block for residents on the west side of Huron Street. This work should be completed on Friday, May 13. Crews will then install the road base, which should be done by Wednesday, May 17. A suppressant will be put down...

Calling all artisans and non-profit organizations!

Homecoming-Heritage offering two free vendor opportunities

Homecoming-Heritage weekend, July 1 - 3, will highlight all the best St. Marys has to offer, including our volunteer groups and local artisans!

On Friday, July 1, Canada Day, local artists and artisans are invited to apply for one of approximately 25 booths to create an “artisan market” at Cadzow Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Booths are free and open to creators of unique items that showcase our community’s creativity.

On Saturday, July...

Town offering grant funding for attainable housing projects

Money available to support new and existing residential rental units and accessory dwellings

The Town of St. Marys wants to create more attainable housing options in the community – and its offering cash to local property owners to make it happen.

The push for attainable housing is part of the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP provides money to private property owners to support projects that help achieve the municipality’s planning and development goals. One of the major aims of the...