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NOTICE: Town-initiated zoning by-law amendment to update regulations to accessory apartments in the Town of St. Marys

Posted on Monday, May 10, 2021 09:15 AM

Accessory apartments are private, self-contained residential units with kitchen and bathroom facilities within dwellings or accessory structures. On October 9, 2018, Council passed Zoning By-law No. Z130-2018 to add provisions to the Town’s Zoning By-law to permit accessory apartments in the Town. 

The Town has now initiated a Town-wide Zoning By-law Amendment, the purpose and effect of which is to update regulations related to accessory apartments as follows:

  • Amend Section 5.1.1 to remove any...

St. Marys encouraging residents to get artsy outdoors

Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2021 01:00 PM

This summer, picnicking in St. Marys will be prettier than ever!

Applications are now live for a new “picnic table program” in which 10 municipal picnic tables will be made available for creative painting, then positioned in picnic-friendly areas near the downtown to encourage take-out dining and safer future social gatherings.

“These unique tables will literally be bright spots around the downtown this summer,” says Kelly Deeks-Johnson, Tourism and Economic Development Manager for the Town of St....

Bike on bridge in St. Marys

Cycle tourism webinars to help businesses develop Perth County, St. Marys & Stratford as cycling destination

Posted on Friday, April 30, 2021 08:30 AM

The Ontario By Bike Network will be hosting two free cycle tourism webinar workshops tailored for businesses on May 17 and 19, 2021.

Perth County, Town of St. Marys and Destination Stratford are actively collaborating on strategically growing their share of the burgeoning Cycle Tourism market, starting with a combined membership with the Ontario By Bike Network.

“We are thrilled to be partnering on this collectively. Our region has so much to offer with diverse cycling experiences from road, trail,...

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COVID-19 SCREENING KIT PROGRAM EXPANDING TO INCLUDE ST. MARYS AND PERTH COUNTY

Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2021 03:45 PM

Pilot Program Partnership with Communitech & Waterloo Region opens access to more businesses

This media release was distributed by investStratford and is being shared on its behalf.

Stratford, ON – April 29, 2021Today, Stratford’s Mayor Dan Mathieson,St. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee and Perth County Warden Jim Aitcheson announced that The StaySafe™ COVID-19 Rapid Screening Pilot launched last week in the City of Stratford will be expanding to include businesses in St. Marys and Perth County....

Stonetown Supports

Town officially launches Stonetown Supports program

Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 12:15 PM

Program is focused on supporting Community and Social Wellbeing

The Town of St. Marys has officially launched Stonetown Supports, the program focuses on connecting social service resources to those in need and helping others feel safe and educated about the mental health and wellbeing issues in the community.

Stonetown Supports includes a comprehensive list of social supports available to St. Marys residents, educational items and frequently asked questions. These can be accessed at Stonetown Supports...