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Public invited to submit ideas for Canada 150 time capsule

Capsule to be buried near the reconstructed Wellington Street Bridge 

The Town of St. Marys is offering residents a chance to go down in local history by submitting ideas for items to add to a Canada 150 time capsule. The capsule will be buried near the Wellington Street Bridge and will be opened 50 years from now, in 2067.

The idea behind the capsule is to create a collection of artefacts that reflect the past and present culture of St. Marys and come from local sources. Objects could include...

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Water reservoir and road reconstruction public meeting

The Town of St. Marys is hosting a Public Meeting to provide residents with information and an opportunity to discuss the following planned projects:

• Construction of a new in-ground water reservoir at 55 St. George St. N
• Reconstruction of St. George St. N from Timms Lane to Queen St. E, including the replacement of the existing storm sewers, installation of new curbs and sidewalk, and a new asphalt surface; and
• Conversion of part of St. George St N. near Queen St E. from a two-way street to a...

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Town seeking feedback on draft Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan

The Town of St. Marys is seeking input from residents on its draft Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan. The draft plan was presented to Council on September 19, 2017, following several months of internal and external consultation, research and analysis.

A full version of the draft Recreation and Leisure Services Master Plan is available online at www.townofstmarys.com/RLSMP. Once finalized, the plan will guide the delivery of recreation and leisure opportunities in St. Marys for the next 10...

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Falls prevention group exercise classes to be offered at additional location

Classes will be offered Mondays and Fridays at the YMCA starting November 3 

Town of St. Marys Senior Services is adding another location to its falls prevention group exercise program. Beginning November 3, 2017, participants will be able to attend the Level 2 or “gentle” version of the classes at the St. Marys YMCA (268 Maiden Lane) on Mondays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

The program combines standing and seated exercises to help individuals aged 50 plus and persons with chronic conditions avoid...

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Town encouraging residents to participate in Official Plan review process

Public meeting planned for Tuesday, October 10

The Town of St. Marys is conducting a review and update of its Official Plan and is asking members of the public to participate in the process. 

The Official Plan is a document that outlines goals, objectives and policies that are intended to guide future land use, development and growth in the Town of St. Marys. The Town is undertaking the update to comply with Ontario's Planning Act, which requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan review...

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