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  • Town facilities closed for Victoria Day long weekend

    Town facilities closed for Victoria Day long weekend

    Information
    Published: 16 May 2025

    Town Hall will be closed, along with the Amherst Stadium, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre on Monday, May 19, 2025, for the Victoria Day long

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  • Amherst intersection closing May 20 for Nova Scotia Power maintenance

    Amherst intersection closing May 20 for Nova Scotia Power maintenance

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    Published: 16 May 2025

    On Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, Nova Scotia Power will be conducting maintenance work at the intersection of Albion and Pleasant Streets. This intersection will be closed beginning around 5:30

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  • Street closure and barricades in place for May 19 event

    Street closure and barricades in place for May 19 event

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    Published: 16 May 2025

    The YMCA of Cumberland – along with many community groups – is hosting the Kids of Steel Triathlon this holiday Monday, May 19.

    Prince Arthur Street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Monday

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  • Community organizations receive 2025-2026 support grants

    Community organizations receive 2025-2026 support grants

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    Published: 16 May 2025

    During the April 28, 2025 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a number of grants were approved under the Community Support Grants Policy and the Social Equity Fund, based on applications that

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  • George Baker sworn in as member of Amherst Board of Police Commissioners

    George Baker sworn in as member of Amherst Board of Police Commissioners

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    Published: 16 May 2025

    At the March 24 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, George Baker was appointed to the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners for a one-year term, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Baker was

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  • Dickey Park Dog Park Closure

    Dickey Park Dog Park Closure

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    Published: 15 May 2025

    Heads up pet parents!

    The Dickey Park Dog Park will be closed on Thursday, May 15, from 4pm to 8pm for the Amherst Police Department's Police Week Celebration Day.

    We encourage you to plan your

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AMHERST WEATHER

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

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Residents (2021)
0.2
KM Sidewalks and Trails
0.2
KM of Watermains
0.9M
Litres of Reservoir Capacity