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2025 Budget By-law consideration with proposed 4% increase on January 14, 2025, meeting

Notice is hereby given that Council will consider a by-law to adopt the 2025 budget on January 14, 2025, at its regular 6:00 p.m. meeting in Town Hall Council Chambers (175 Queen St. E).

The draft 2025 budget can be viewed online or in person at the Municipal Operation Centre (408 James St. S).

The budget calls for an additional $605,062 (4%) to be raised through property taxes in 2025. For an average residential taxpayer, with a median assessed value of $264,000, this corresponds to an increase of...

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Town to enforce no parking on section of Pelissier St.

Street parking changes are underway on Pelissier St.

On November 26, Council approved an amendment to the Traffic, Parking, and Boulevard Maintenance By-law to enforce no parking on Pelissier St. from Queen St. W to Grahlyn Ave. These changes have been made at the direction of Council following discussions with the public.

The Town of St. Marys is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and visitors. The amendments on Pelissier St. aim to enhance overall safety and traffic and pedestrian flow.

The...

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Town closes old staircase at Milt Dunnell Field due to its condition

Grand Trunk Trail can still be accessed from Milt Dunnell Field by newly installed staircase on Emily St.

The staircase that connects Milt Dunnell Field to the Grand Trunk Trail on Sarnia Bridge has been closed to the public due to its condition. The stairs have been deemed unsafe due to significant deterioration of the retaining wall.

The closure is part of the town's effort to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors accessing the trail system. Appropriate signage has been installed to mark the...

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Town Council will consider a by-law to pass the 2025 Budget on December 10, 2024 meeting

Notice is hereby given that Council will consider a by-law to adopt the 2025 budget on December 10, 2024, at its regular 6:00 p.m. meeting in Town Hall Council Chambers (175 Queen St. E).

The draft 2025 budget can be viewedonline or in person at the Municipal Operation Centre (408 James St. S).

Council held public meetings to deliberate the budget on October 15, 2024, and November 19, 2024. Another budget meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.

All meetings will be livestreamed on the...

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Celebrate the 2024 Holiday season in St. Marys!

The festive season starts this weekend

The wreaths are hung, the lights are on, and a festive buzz is in the air – the holiday season has arrived in St. Marys!

Santa Claus arrives this Friday, November 15 to kick off the season via the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Parking on Queen St. E from Water St. to Peel St. and on Water St. S from Queen St. E to Jones St. E is prohibited during the parade. Closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. on November 15. Visit www.stmaryskinsmen.com for more information...

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