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Town offers education session on homelessness

The Town of St. Marys is hosting an educational session about homelessness, facilitated by Grant Martin, the City of Stratford’s Housing Stability Policy and Program Coordinator.

All residents are encouraged to attend to learn what homelessness is, what is being done to end homelessness in Perth County and how you can help.

“As the weather gets colder, homelessness is becoming more apparent in St. Marys.” says Brittany Petrie, the Town’s Community Outreach Worker. “One of the first steps in creating...

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The St. Marys office for Adult Learning Programs of Perth is moving

The St. Marys office for Adult Learning Programs of Perth is moving.

As of December 1, 2022, Adult Learning will be located at 47 Water St. S., in the same building as the Square One Skate Shop. Patrons can access the building from the door on Jones St. E.

Adult Learning will continue to offer its full slate of educational programming at its new location.

Service hours will continue as usual (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m....

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Town welcomes new Community Outreach Worker

The Town of St. Marys is pleased to introduce Brittany Petrie as its new Community Outreach Worker. The Community Outreach Worker offers facilitation, education and referrals for residents who require socio-economic support. This role is vital in helping the Town work towards its strategic community wellness goals.

Duties of the Community Outreach Worker include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting residents through sensitive issues such as life skills, mental health, homelessness, addictions,...

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Overnight winter parking ban now in effect

Ban ensures safe and effective snow removal during winter season

The Town of St. Marys is reminding residents of its overnight winter parking ban, which took effect on November 1, 2022, and will remain in place until April 30, 2022. The ban prohibits on-street parking on any municipal roads and boulevards between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 a.m.

The parking ban ensures staff can safely, effectively, and efficiently clear snow from local roads, making St. Marys safer and more accessible. Vehicles...

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Portions of Church Street and Queen Street closed November 6 for Legion parade

Disruption

Portions of Church St. N and Queen St. E will be closed on Sunday, November 6, 2022, for the St. Marys Legion’s Remembrance Week Parade.

The following sections will be closed from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.:

• Church St. N from Station St. to Queen St. E
• Queen St. E from Church St. N to Peel St. S

The parade will leave the Legion at 12:30 p.m. and proceed to the Town Hall Cenotaph for a service of remembrance.

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