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Notice of intention to designate 96 Robinson Street (Lot 10, Block L, Plan 216)

In accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, Section 29, Part IV, Council intends to designate 96 Robinson Street (Lot 10, Block L, Plan 216) as a place of architectural and historical value.

Reasons for designation
96 Robinson Street is a storey-and-a-half white brick villa, built in 1875 as the home of Leon and Eunice Clench and their two daughters, Mary and Nora. Relocating from London to St. Marys in the mid-1850s, Leon Clench (1834-1884) was the town's first lawyer. He also established the first...

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Fire Chief urges drivers to pull over for emergency vehicles

Flashing green lights also indicate emergency responders

Town of St. Marys Fire Chief Richard Anderson is reminding local and area drivers to heed the law and Driver’s Handbook when reacting to approaching emergency vehicles.

“When responding to recent calls, I have noticed some drivers not pulling over or getting nervous and stopping right in the middle of the street,” said Chief Anderson. “These actions delay emergency vehicles and increase the danger of collision for both drivers and emergency responders.”

According...

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St. Marys Town Council votes on alternative policing options

Following a public meeting on January 10, Town Council voted in favour of seeking approval from the Ontario Civilian Police Commission to bring the Stratford Police Service to St. Marys. The decision was based on the findings of a review of alternative policing options undertaken by the Town in 2016.

The review was initiated in response to concerns about the level of service currently provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The review explored ways that the Town could increase service levels,...

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Town Council makes decision on Hall of Fame funding request

At a special meeting on Wednesday, December 21, members of Town of St. Marys Council voted to deny a request for funding from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (CBHFM). The organization was seeking a grant from the Town to support a 6.2 million dollar expansion of its current site into a museum campus.

The CBHFM approached Council in February to request a one-time $550,000 capital funding contribution and an additional $150,000 per year to permanently support the new museum project’s annual...

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Town Council holds meetings to discuss 2017 municipal budget

On Tuesday, December 13, members of Town of St. Marys Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2017 draft municipal budget. The meeting was the first in a series of four, with the remaining sessions scheduled for January 2017.

A number of capital items were pre-approved by Council during the meeting, including new equipment purchases as well as upgrades and repairs to Town roads, structures and facilities. Council’s pre-approval allows staff to move forward on these items prior to the adoption...

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