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Doors Open returns to St. Marys on September 23

Posted on Monday, August 21, 2023 02:25 PM

Please note the following changes to this year's Doors Open event: 

  • Riverside Bed and Breakfast and Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home are no longer participating
  • Peter Rice will be exhibiting at Riverwalk Commons 
  • Monika Herten will be exhibiting at the St. Marys Museum
  • Town Hall will be open but the elevator is out of service

The media release has been updated to reflect these changes. 

On Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors can travel through time by exploring several historic...

Town of St. Marys making changes to Animal By-law

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 11:18 AM

The Town of St. Marys is introducing a new Animal Control By-law to protect the well-being of its residents and their furry friends. The by-law was approved by Town Council on May 23, 2023, and will take effect on August 1, 2023.

Under the new by-law, residents will be allowed to keep up to three dogs and three cats in their home. They will not be allowed to keep livestock, farm animals, or any animals used for agricultural purposes.

Those who currently house these animals have until May 22, 2025...

Town provides update on Milt Dunnell Field revitalization project

Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2023 01:11 PM

When it comes to proposed changes to Milt Dunnell Field, nothing is set in stone.

That’s what the Town of St. Marys is telling residents following a lively public engagement campaign about plans to revitalize the popular park. The Town recently conducted a survey about the project that received over 1,300 responses, a new record for the municipality.

The survey included questions about two proposed design concepts for the park. The concepts were developed by a landscape architect following...

Firefighter Lucas Jeffrey named Firefighter of the Month for July

Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2023 09:00 AM

This July the St. Marys Fire Department is pleased to announce Lucas Jeffrey as its “Firefighter of the Month”.

“Firefighter Lucas Jeffrey was selected for his 8 years of dedicated service to the department,” said Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson. “He demonstrates a high level of technical competence when performing a broad range of assignments. He has always been noted for handling situations in a calm objective manner.”

Jeffrey joined the St. Marys Fire Department (SMFD) as a firefighter in...

Firefighter Curtis Downham named Firefighter of the Month for June

Posted on Friday, June 16, 2023 01:06 PM

This June the St. Marys Fire Department is pleased to announce Curtis Downham as “Firefighter of the Month”.

"Firefighter Curtis Downham was selected as Firefighter of the Month due to his high level of technical competence and developing a strong camaraderie among the team members,” expressed Fire Chief Richard “Andy” Anderson. “He displays an exceptional ability to learn new methods and shares his experience with his peers.”

Downham joined the St. Marys Fire Department as a firefighter in 2018....