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Amherst town council approved a water and general capital budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year of just over $2.1 million when it met on Monday, Feb. 27, 2022.
“In this time of inflation, the Amherst town council is pleased the town can continue to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure and equipment, with our capital budgets being based on current taxation rates,” Mayor David Kogon. “Our ability to do so is the direct result of the excellent work done by our CAO Jason MacDonald, our directors and town staff. We thank them for their dedication and commitment to ensuring Amherst is a great place to live, work and play.”
Allison Watson is the Cumberland region’s first ever Community Navigator.
Watson’s main role will be working with the Cumberland Physician Recruitment Committee, Cumberland Physician Retention and Appreciation Committee and the Cumberland Health Professionals Recruitment and Retention Committee to attract and retain physicians and other health-care professionals to the area as well as working to retain those currently serving in the Cumberland region.
The Town of Amherst recognized its Athletic Achievers on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Click on the image to see a short video of the event.
Charlie Chambers topped the polls in the Town of Amherst’s special election that was held on Feb. 11, 2023, to fill a vacant council seat.
Chambers received 1,740 votes. Vaughn Martin, who received 205 votes. Third spot went to Bill Archer, who received 77 votes, while fourth spot went to Allan (Max) Davidson with 76 votes.
There were three spoiled ballots and two ballots that were declined.
Chambers replaces former councillor Sheila Christie who resigned last October.
“We welcome Charlie to the Amherst town council,” Mayor David Kogon said. “We look forward to working with Charlie as we all work to continue to make Amherst a great place to live, work and play. Charlie will bring a new voice to the council that I’m sure will have the best interest of the citizens of Amherst in mind.”
As per provincial legislation, election night results are not confirmed until the official election addition process is completed, which occurs on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023.