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Queen Street line painting to resume on Tuesday, August 23 at 9 p.m.

Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 02:00 PM

Queen Street line painting was delayed late last week due to poor weather conditions and unforeseen mechanical issues. The work is scheduled to resume this evening (Tuesday, August 23). To minimize disruptions to pedestrians and traffic, most of the work will be completed Tuesday and Wednesday between approximately 9:00 p.m. and 6 a.m. both days. Line painting may extend (weather permitting) into Thursday morning. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to observe on-site traffic control measures.

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No parking on Queen St. 11 p.m. Fri to 6 a.m. Sat for parking stall line painting

Posted on Friday, August 19, 2016 10:00 AM

Due to construction progress, parking is once again allowed on Queen Street, effective immediately. In the absence of parking stall lines, the Town is reminding drivers to be mindful of spacing between vehicles.

No parking on Queen Street resumes Friday evening at 11 PM until 6 AM Saturday in order to allow crews to paint parking stall lines.  

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Stacey Wheal | Corporate Communications Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 429 | swheal@town.stmarys.on.ca

Queen Street paving rescheduled to Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 due to rain

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 04:00 PM

Due to construction delays caused by rain on Tuesday, August 16, the Town has rescheduled Queen Street paving to Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19.

There will still be a minor disruption on Wednesday, with Thomas Street between Queen Street and Jones Street closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for water system repairs.

On Thursday starting at 4 AM, there will be no parking on Queen Street from Peel Street to Water Street. Local traffic control will be on site.

Parking restrictions will remain in place...

Outdoor Fire Ban Lifted

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 03:30 PM

Effective immediately, all Fire Departments in Perth County, including the Town of St. Marys, have lifted the ban on open air burning due to the significant amount of rainfall.

Residents are reminded to follow all municipal burning regulations and permit requirements. Details about the open-air burning regulations and requirements can be found on the Town’s website at http://www.townofstmarys.com/en/living-here/Open-Air-Burning.aspx.

Any questions can be directed to the St. Marys Fire Department at...

Frequently asked questions about the external water use ban

Posted on Friday, August 12, 2016 02:45 PM

1.   Why did the Town “upgrade” from a conservation notice to a ban?

Warm and dry conditions in 2016 have resulted in increased demands on the water system. As a result, water levels are declining more quickly than usual. The upgrade is a preventative measure to lessen the strain on the system while maintaining adequate water levels.

2.   Are conservation times still the same?

No, with the implementation of the ban, the conservation times are no longer permitted and a full ban is...