Amherst, N.Y., bicentennial recognized by Amherst, N.S.
Amherst Mayor David Kogon has signed a proclamation congratulating Amherst, N.Y., on its bicentennial.
Pat Skinner was all smiles Tuesday.
“I’ve been working towards this for a long time,” Skinner, a Centennial Villa resident said, moments after she cut a ribbon to officially open a new crosswalk on Church Street.
“Seeing the crosswalk in place is one of the best days of my life.”
The World Junior A Challenge match between Team Canada West and Team Russia drew a large crowd at the Amherst Stadium on Friday, Dec. 8. Close to 2,000 people were in attendence for the exciting game, which saw the home team win 4-2. View our gallery of great shots captured by photographer Chuck Linney:
The Town of Amherst has entered into a new development agreement with Cumberland Ridge Development Corp.