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Summer full day program spots now available for children and youth

Recreation staff also launching a new part-day camp for ages ten and up 

The Town of St. Marys’ Early Learning and Recreation departments are now accepting registrations for July and August full day programs for children and youth.

This year, the Full Day Licensed School Age Program (formerly known as Junior Kids Klub) will take place in the new child care space at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic School. Early Childhood Educators will lead the program, which follows an inquiry-based curriculum,...

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Town of St. Marys seeking public input on municipal sign by-law

The Town of St. Marys is inviting business and property owners, as well as any interested members of the public, to a Sign By-law Public Meeting on Thursday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.

The goal of the meeting is to identify challenges to complying with the by-law and discuss how to improve the sign permit application process. Town staff are particularly interested in hearing from businesses and property owners in the downtown, due to feedback received about this area, as well...

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Town seeking input on Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant/Excess Land Tax Reduction programs

The Town of St. Marys currently provides tax relief to property owners in the industrial and commercial property class under the Vacant Unit Rebate and Vacant/Excess Land Tax Reduction Programs. Starting in 2017, the Province is allowing municipal governments the flexibility to revise these programs to best suit local needs or eliminate the programs altogether.

Under the Vacant Unit Rebate Program a property owner may apply to receive 30% (commercial properties) and 35% (industrial properties) of...

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Doug Griffiths to deliver “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” discussion

Tickets still available for May 16 presentation in Mitchell 

On Tuesday, May 16, Doug Griffiths, President of 13Ways, will lead an interactive talk entitled "13 Ways to Kill Your Community.” Griffiths will explain how attitude is the biggest factor – and roadblock – to building a successful community.  Using his vast experience talking with municipal and community leaders from across North America, Doug combines frightening examples and humorous stories to help find answers to questions...

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Glass Street extension maintenance underway after heavy rainfall

The Glass Street extension in the Town of St. Marys is currently undergoing maintenance. The street was graded on Monday, May 8 following several days of heavy rainfall.

Additional drainage remediation works are scheduled for later this week. Glass Street will be resurfaced when conditions allow. 

Additional Information

Jed Kelly | Director of Public Works
519-284-2340, ext. 244 | jkelly@town.stmarys.on.ca

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