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The electric car charging station located behind Amherst town hall is opened for business.
Mayor David Kogon, David Stevenson, a Tatamouche resident who is a strong supporter of renewable energy, Andrew Hurley of Amherst Chrysler and members of Amherst town council cut a ribbon on June 25 to officially mark the occasion.
Stevenson, who has long dreamed of having charging stations around the province so you “could drive an electric car anywhere in Nova Scotia,” donated the charger to the town.
Staff Sgt. Scott White's last day on the job wasn't quite like the other shifts he experienced during his 41.5-year career with the Amherst Police Department. His last patrol was filled with family, friends and a few accolades. To see a pictorial essay of that last patrol, click on the picture and scroll through the presentation.
The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Jr. “A” Ramblers hockey club have signed a new three-year stadium use agreement.
“We’re pleased to sign this agreement with the Ramblers,” Mayor David Kogon said on June 25. “The team has a long history in this town and is an integral part in the life of this community.
"We wish them luck in the upcoming season.”
There’s “A” Fresh Start for those wishing to obtain a community support grant from the Town of Amherst.
Amherst town council approved the “A” Fresh Start Community Initiative when it passed amendments to its community support grant policy during its regular session on June 25.
“The new program would see presentations made and voted on in a manner loosely based on the 100 Women Who Care format,” Deputy-Mayor Sheila Christie explained as she presented the motion to make the amendments.
“In order to qualify, the presentation, idea, or use of the money must be for creative, new events or initiatives, or that enhance current programs. For example: a new cultural play, new event, festival, fundraising event with funds going back into Amherst and area, or new enhancement to an existing service or event.”