Due to the dry, hot weather, there is now a fire ban in place in Perth County.

In St. Marys, this means that large open air fires are currently prohibited. Backyard campfires are still permitted, as long as you have a valid burn permit and follow these safety tips:

• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Always keep a water source (like a garden hose) nearby when having a fire.
• Always extinguish your fire fully before walking away.
• Keep your fire small and contained.

Burn permits are available...
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Disruption

Residents in the area north of Egan Avenue will experience reduced water pressure between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The reduction is related to work being done on the water distribution system in the area.

Contact

Town of St. Marys
Morgan Dykstra | Public Works Coordinator
519-284-2340, ext. 213 | mdykstra@town.stmarys.on.ca

Ontario Clean Water Association
519-274-2156

With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the Town of St. Marys is reminding residents of the rules around fireworks.

In St. Marys, the sale and use of consumer fireworks is governed by By-law 61-2011, which states:

• Consumer fireworks can be set off on Victoria Day, Canada Day and for three days before each
• Consumer fireworks can be sold and purchased for 10 days prior to Victoria Day and Canada Day
• Consumer fireworks must be set off after 12:00 pm and before 11:00 pm on these days
• Consumer...

An additional means for residents to help flatten the curve

Spring cleaning and pandemic restlessness may have created an “urge to purge” but until social distancing restrictions are lifted, yard sales will not be an option.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 28, Town Council approved a ban on yard sales, as they run contrary to the current provincial emergency orders banning public gatherings of five or more people and non-essential work. Stratford Police Service...
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The Town of St. Marys will be flushing all water mains and hydrants as noted below:

• May 4 - 8, 7 AM – 5 PM, east of Thames River and north of Trout Creek
• May 10, 6 PM - 12 AM, Queen Street East (downtown core)
• May 11 - 17, 7 AM - 5 PM, east of Thames River and south of Trout Creek
• May 19 - 22, 7 AM - 5 PM, west of Thames River

Potential service disruptions

You may observe some water discolouration during flushing. If you experience discolouration,...
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