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Town provides update on status of waste management services

The Town of St. Marys has some good news for residents who have been busy de-cluttering and doing yard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Curbside leaf and yard waste collection starting May 18, 2020

Following the Province of Ontario’s lead in reducing COVID-19 restrictions, the Town has reversed its decision to delay the curbside leaf and yard waste collection program. The program will now begin on its original date of Monday, May 18, 2020 for properties in the southeast and southwest areas...

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Town Council approves yard sale ban

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 was consulted in the staff recommendation...

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Town, Library and Adult Learning offering free finance-focused webinar series

As part of its COVID-19 relief efforts, the Town of St. Marys is teaming up with the St. Marys Public Library, Adult Learning Programs of Perth and other community partners to offer a free finance-focused webinar series. The three-part series will address the economic challenges presented by the pandemic and will feature speakers with expertise in employment, finance, business development and government.

The series will be presented live on the Town’s Facebook page. To participate through Facebook,...

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Town recruiting members for Business Economic Support and Recovery Task Force

As part of its efforts to address the financial challenges caused by COVID-19, St. Marys Town Council is expected to approve the establishment of a Business Economic Support and Recovery Task Force at its meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

The new committee will advise Council on matters related to local businesses and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its focus will be supporting the St. Marys business community now and after the outbreak has ended.

“Of the $300,000 that Council recently allocated...

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Town’s local business support goes digital

Online gift certificate program assists during pandemic

There’s a safe new way to support St. Marys’ shops and services during these challenging times.

The Town of St. Marys has taken the lead on participating in an online gift certificate resource, www.fansaveshelps.ca. FanSaves aims to support communities by encouraging social distancing and allowing businesses to stay afloat during this unprecedented pandemic.  

Gift certificates can be purchased from the comfort of home, with the amount (minus...

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