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- Amherst, Cumberland Ridge Development sign new agreement
- And the crowd goes wild!
- Church Street crosswalk officially opened
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- Reservoir replacement project hits milestone
- Amherst town hall undergoes an administrative reorganization
- Amherst takes another step towards dual-stream recycling
- Tidbits from Amherst town council’s December sessions
- Town fears for future of VIA Rail station project
- Amherst hosting Atlantic Canada Forest Health Workshop
- Town, VIA Rail reach deal to save train station
- Condolences to CAO Greg Herrett
- Town of Amherst supports United Way’s Festival of Trees
- Amherst town council committee of the whole briefs
- African Heritage Month proclaimed by Amherst mayor
- Amherst, police union react to cop arbitration ruling
- Amherst town council helps with bus purchase
- Mayor proclaims Feb. 11-17 Family Violence Prevention Week
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- No Fee Ice Survey
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- Dual-stream recycling to be implemented
- Daren White named Amherst’s volunteer of the year
- Amherst adopts new policy for appointment to committees
- February 26 council briefs
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- Shelley Rector appointed chief financial officer
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- March 19 COW briefs
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- Fire 52 Willow St. Amherst March 29
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- Town of Amherst recognizes volunteers
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- April 23 committee of the whole briefs
- National Day of Mourning
- Mayor Kogon declares May Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
- Wellfield Water Source Protection Strategy approved
- Archway Insurance named Canada's top brokerage
- Mayor congratulates Archway Insurance
- Amherst, police union sign contract
- Municipal indicator report presents positive snapshot
- Isthmus of Chignecto transportation link study
- Mayor Kogon declares May 20-26 VON Week in Amherst
- Amherst firefighters battle multi-vehicle blaze
- Amherst approves 2018-19 budget, sets tax rate
- Town, CUPE sign agreement extensiion
- Town of Amherst launches two-phased study on policing costs
- Town of Amherst approves Active Transportation Plan
- May 28 council briefs
- Water main cleaning
- Mayor declares June 2-9 National Health and Fitness Week
- Pride Week in Amherst proclaimed
- Pride Week in Amherst launched with flag raising
- June 21 proclaimed National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Construction season is here; do you have your permit?
- Celebrate Summer Kickoff launches Amherst’s summer season
- Second reading of Deed Transfer Tax bylaw amendment passed
- Heads up! Helmets On! Amherst police promote use of helmets
- Active Transportation Plan praised by province
- Amherst hands out Community Support Grants
- National Indigenous Peoples Day in Amherst
- “A” Fresh Start initiative launched by Amherst town council
- Amherst, Ramblers sign stadium use agreement
- Staff Sgt. Scott White's last patrol
- Electric car charger opened behind Amherst town hall
- Amherst recognizes long-service employees
- Fire damages two houses, destroys vehicle
- Canada Day 2018
- East Pleasant Street reconstruction to begin
- Gordon Food Service expands Amherst distribution centre
- Chief Ian Naylor recognized for contributions to policing
- Bicycle network markings installed on Amherst streets
- Crosswalk review recommends elimination of 67 crosswalks
- Bordertown Biker Bash
- New Amherst reservoir officially commissioned
- Amherst town council awards Willow Street reconstruction tender
- Amherst throws its support behind healthcare petition
- Bluewave Energy, Archway Insurance sponsor ‘A’ Fest
- Statement from Mayor David Kogon on health care
- Oulton College paramedic students donate helmets to Amherst
- Amherst town council statement on physician crisis at CRHCC
- Equipment malfunction causes lift station overflow
- Overdose awareness day
- Amherst Bantam Baseball given Community Support Grant
- CSA-certified helmets mandatory at Stadium
- Willow Street infrastructure renewal project underway
- ‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative applications available
- Mayor declares Sept. 16-22 Zonta Week in the Town of Amherst
- Work begins on proposed cannabis regulations
- 'A' Fest photo essay
- Garden suite request given first reading by council
- Amherst ends 2017-18 fiscal year with 558,000 surplus
- Jones obtains Executive Chief Fire Officer designation
- East Pleasant Street infrastructure renewal project
- Remembrance banners honour veterans
- Town of Amherst, Cumberland YMCA sign funding agreement
- Three community groups in running for ‘A’ Fresh grant
- Amherst planning event to honour first responders
- Emergency Responders Memorial Parade and Church Service
- Council approves second reading of PACE Bylaw
- Bench dedicated to memory of Christopher Baxter
- Amherst mayor receives first poppy
- Amherst Heritage Trust tops ‘A’ Fresh Start Initiative
- North Nova Scotia Highlander mural dedicated
- Amherst remembers
- 'A' Fresh Start Community Initiative grants presented
- Mayor declares Municipal Awareness Week in Amherst
- Amherst kicks off holiday season with festive weekend
- Amherst adopts expense reimbursement, hospitality policies
- Amherst receives four blooms from Communities in Bloom
- Willow St. infrastructure renewal project on hiatus
- Amherst keeping its police force
- Amherst Sea Cadet Corps gets cheque
- Jan. 21, 2019 committee of the whole
- Amherst proclaims African Heritage Month 2019
- LUB changes regulating cannabis uses receives 2nd reading
- Amherst Curling Club receives $300 community support grant
- Family Violence Prevent Week 21019 proclaimed
- Town of Amherst recognizes Athletic Achievers
- Three-way deal gives new life to Amherst’s historic train station
- Former councillor Jack Matthews dies
- 2019 Volunteers of the Year
- Development agreement for 150 Victoria St. E. has 2nd readin
- Town supports U18, U16 basketball teams with community support grant
- Flags lowered to half-mast to honour John McLean
- Fresh Start Community Initiative grant applications accepted
- Mayor David Kogon declares March 26 Purple Day in Amherst
- Parking at Rambler hockey games creating safety issue
- Flags lowered to half-mast in honour of Truro firefighter
- Dwayne Pike named Amherst’s police chief
- Amherst set to celebrate French Toast
- Capital budget short list approved
- Ladies Auxiliary provide fire department with rehab tent
- Town of Amherst to honour First Responders
- Potholes proliferate during springtime
- Flag raised to honour, thank First Responders
- Town of Amherst recognizes more than two dozen volunteers
- Amherst experiencing positive economic news
- First Responders Week in photos
- Town to seek public's input on water fluoridation
- Mayor proclaims Lyme Disease Awareness Month
- Fred Page Cup - Day 1
- Fred Page Cup - Day 2 Recap
- Fred Page Cup - Day 3
- Fred Page Cup - Day 4, the semifinal
- Fred Page Cup - Day 5, the championship
- Amherst town council sets water utility operating budget
- Street sweeper a sure sign of spring
- Amherst sets general residential and commercial tax rates
- VON Week 2019 proclaimed
- Amherst council approves community support grant spending
- Amherst takes on ParticipACTION Challenge
- Five in the running for ‘A’ Fresh Start Initiative grant
- Buske appointed as Amherst’s Building Official
- Recreation Director Bill Schurman tenders his resignation
- Fire simulator just like the real thing
- Pride Week proclaimed by Amherst mayor
- Amherst’s no-fee ice project recognized by Sport Nova Scotia
- Hunter named Amherst’s deputy police chief
- Amherst launches Pride Week with flag raising
- A Fresh Start Community Initiative support grants handed out
- Third annual Pride parade
- Amherst to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21
- Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Amherst
- Town of Amherst awards paving tender
- Town of Amherst declares climate emergency
- Amherst town council passes second reading of amendments to Smoke Free bylaw
- Goodbye Bill
- Amherst celebrates Canada Day 2019
- Closure of Amherst POW camp remembered
- Amherst-CUPE LOCAL 1233 agree to extend collective agreement
- Funding for Cumberland Region Tourism Strategy approved
- Washroom-changeroom facility officially opened at Lions Park
- Town of Amherst hands out Community Support Grants
- Bordertown Biker Bash 2019
- Amherst Police Department holds day camp for youth
- Thirty-year veteran of Amherst Police Department promoted
- Amherst firefighters battle blaze at 35 Elmwood Dr.
- Fire destroys vacant Amherst home
- Acadian flag to fly over Town of Amherst
- Sept. declared Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Amherst
- Hurricane Dorian
- Hurricane Dorian cleanup
- Archway Insurance, Ultramar, platinum sponsors for ‘A Fest
- Zonta Week 2019
- 'A Fest 2019
- Border Enhancement Committee presents report
- Amherst mayor proclaims Right to Know Week in Amherst
- Amherst ends 2018-19 fiscal year with surplus
- Amherst officer Aaron Graham promoted to rank of sergeant
- Amherst wins national marketing award
- Amherst Mayor proclaims Sept. 30, 2019, as Medic Monday
- Amherst announces changes to recreation department
- It was another 4-Bloom year for the Town of Amherst
- RESPONSE TO BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS
- Emergency Services Memorial Day 2019
- Oct 24 2019 Committee of the Whole news briefs
- Canada Career Month proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Councillor committee appointments ratified
- Remembrance Day 2019
- Christie Park being refurbished
- Municipal Awareness Week proclaimed
- 2019 Holiday Kickoff
- 2019 Municipal Awareness Week - Operations Department
- Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - police
- Town of Amherst’s first Community Well-Being Manager hired
- Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - fire
- Nov. 18, 2019 committee of the whole meeting
- Municipal Awareness Week 2019 - Corporate Services
- Const. Tristan Follow joins APD as full-time officer
- Caitlin MacKenzie joins APD as full-time constable
- Stefan Deuville joins APD as a full-time officer.
- Cookie Crawl excitement intensifying
- News briefs from council's Nov. 25, 2019, session
- Amherst Area Heritage Trust receives community support grant
- Deputy town clerk helps NSCC students prepare for real world
- Terms of reference of Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee
- Tamara Porter appointed acting business development officer
- Commercial Phase-In Assessment Agreement
- police, fire departments investigating suspicious fires
- Charges laid following fatal Amherst fire
- Christmas Day fire destroys mobile home
- Family First New Year's Eve celebration
- Committee of the whole recommends helping the environment
- First step taken towards new multi-purpose community centre
- African Heritage Month proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Amherst town council approves $2.8-million capital budget
- Family Violence Prevention Week proclaimed
- Tamara Porter to remain acting business development officer
- Grant to help Amherst reduce green-house-gas emissions
- Athletic Achievers recognized by the Town of Amherst
- Amherst Winter Carnival 2020
- News briefs from Feb. 18, 2020, committee of the whole
- Town of Amherst supports International Women’s Day
- HomeWarming program could help low-income homeowners
- Development agreement approved by Amherst town council
- Team Finland to train in Amherst
- Library receives cheque from Town of Amherst for new chairs
- ‘A’ Fresh Start Community Initiative grant applications
- Energy-efficiency upgrade financing available
- Town of Amherst takes steps to mitigate impact of COVID-19
- Committee meeting closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns
- Amherst town hall closed to the public
- Steps taken by Amherst police to mitigate health risk
- Mayor David Kogon issues statement on COVID-19 pandemic
- Town asks people not to flush wipes down the toilet
- Town of Amherst closes its parks
- Amherst proclaims April Essential Services Workers Month
- Mayor provides update on COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 uncertainty leads to staffing adjustments
- Mayor provides COVID-19 pandemic update on April 15, 2020
- Fire destroys Standish Street home
- Fire heavily damages Amherst home
- Town of Amherst waives interest fees
- Town of Amherst approves water utility’s operating budget
- Mayor David Kogon's April 28, 2020, COVID-19 statement
- May 17-23, 2020, declared VON Week in the Town of Amherst
- 21 May 2020 - Mayor David Kogon COVID-19 update
- May 25-29 proclaimed Lyme Disease Awareness Week in Amherst
- Overall tax rates remain unchanged; Amherst approves budgets
- Amherst to use federal list of electors in municipal election
- Solar panels erected on Amherst Stadium roof
- Fire damages Belliveau Avenue apartment building
- Pride Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- A fully electronic election may be in Amherst’s future
- Christie Park elm tree inoculated against Dutch Elm disease
- Gautreau retires after 44 years with Town of Amherst
- Amherst firefighters’ quick action saves Amherst Stadium
- Amherst, Sackville mayors meet, urge border reopening
- Town crews lay new sod on field at Robb’s Centennial Complex
- Amherst town hall reopens for business
- Amherst to have its first fully electronic municipal election
- Canada Day going virtual
- Municipalities solid waste disposal system
- Albion Street infrastructure project set to start
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre reopens
- Amended Fire and Burning of Material Bylaw to go into effect
- Atlantic Bubble border woes
- New sidewalk for Hickman Street
- New part-time police constable on duty in Town of Amherst
- Amherst Lions Park splashpad officially opened
- Amherst town council ratifies contract with CUPE Local 1233
- New fire engine delivered to Amherst Fire Department
- New sign to direct traffic to Laplanche Street
- Amherst Stadium to reopen
- Street undergoes name change
- Town registers its AEDs with provincial AED registry
- Town of Amherst CFO Shelley Rector resigns
- Fifteen candidates vying for seats on Amherst town council
- Mayor proclaims Zonta Week in the Town of Amherst
- Scarecrows supplying scary, spooky stroll through town
- Community support grants 2020
- Fire destroys major portion of century-old Amherst building
- Photo essay on Sept. 19, 2020, fire.
- Town of Amherst proclaims Right to Know Week 2020
- Amherst mayor proclaims Sept. 28, 2020, as Medic Monday
- Transfer from operating reserves approved by Amherst council
- Amherst Food Assistance Network gets Community Support Grant
- Taylor Ford thanked for doctor retention, recruitment help
- Plaques presented to youth, adult volunteers of the year
- Mind Your Business Cumberland workshops being offered
- Michael Hunter appointed Amherst’s new CFO
- Santa Claus still coming to town
- Town of Amherst, police union reach new five-year agreement
- Alternative voting process proves successful
- Walking track at Amherst Stadium to reopen
- New crosswalk to be placed at Park-Mission St. intersection
- Amherst presents Trail of Treats with grant
- New Amherst council to be sworn in on Nov. 3, 2020
- Amherst town council sworn in
- Names of veterans who died in Korean War added to cenotaph
- Amherst town council sworn in on Nov. 3, 2020
- Plans for Santa’s visit changing
- Amherst Remembers 2020
- Pettis, Wallace named AFFA's firefighters of the year
- Municipal Awareness Week proclaimed
- Committee recommends changing December meeting dates
- Town crews ready for winter weather - 2020
- Municipal Awareness Week 2020
- Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - police
- Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - Fire Department
- Municipal Awareness Week 2020 - Corporate Services
- Victoria Square lit in orange
- Council member committee appointments approved
- Santa to visit Amherst
- Town of Amherst implementing post-holiday “circuit-breaker”
- Committee recommends temporary borrowing resolution
- Watson joins Amherst as its new active living co-ordinator
- frustration over closure of Highway 104’s Exit 1A
- New officer joins ranks of Amherst Police Department
- Cheryls Cozy’s mittens free for the taking
- Staff directed to have water rate study conducted
- Amherst Stadium walking track hours to be expanded
- African Heritage Month proclaimed in Amherst 2021
- Amherst Ramblers, Town of Amherst sign one-year agreement
- Town of Amherst proclaims Family Violence Prevention Week
- Stadium walking track hours extended
- Town of Amherst hands out Athletic Achiever awards
- Proposed revisions, consolidations and amendments presented
- Important notice re: Cumberland Central Landfill
- Council approves mandatory provincial contribution area rate
- Amherst to celebrate French toast
- Every Shift is a Marathon community support grant
- Committee recommends extending customer service positions
- ‘A’ Fresh Start grant applications accepted
- Amherst council approves priorities
- Purple Day proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Fire destroys large garage on outskirts of Amherst
- Town of Amherst appoints interim CAO
- Town of Amherst recognizes volunteers 2021
- Committee recommends amending AYTC policy
- Amherst town council approves $2.1-million capital budget
- Council approves development agreements
- COVID-19 lockdown results in closure of some town facilities
- Michelle Terfry joins the ‘A’ team
- May declared Lyme Disease Awareness Month
- May proclaimed Census Month in the Town of Amherst
- Youth centre a step closer to reality
- Town aware of COVID rumour
- Public Health confirms town employee has COVID-19
- Business Development Officer resigns
- Matthew Brown joins the ‘A’ team
- Amherst Stadium to be used as COVID-19 testing centre
- Marie MacDonald, longtime receptionist, retires
- Committee recommends amendments to policy
- VON week 2021 proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- A Fresh Start Community Initiative grant finalists announced
- News briefs from May 25, 2021, council meeting
- Leonard Tower retires after 43 years with Town of Amherst
- Amherst solar garden
- Jason McBurnie new Public Works transportation foreman
- Amherst approves 21-22 operating budgets
- Youth centre takes another step forward
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclaimed
- Pride Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst - 2021
- News brief from June 21, 2021 COW meeting
- A Fresh Start Community Initiative support grants announced
- Amherst town council appoints Jason MacDonald as new CAO
- Amherst town council gives first reading to new noise bylaw
- News briefs from June 28, 2021, council meeting
- Cumberland Central Landfill Sale Approved
- David Gautreau retires after 45 years with the TOA
- Amherst, Truemanville firefighters fight Hickman St. fire
- Amherst hands out community support grant
- Emancipation Day proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Solid Waste Bylaw amendments get first reading
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee terms approved
- 2nd round of A Fresh Start grant applications now accepted
- Donated books aimed at helping children read
- Solid Waste Bylaw amendments get second reading
- Sept 6-10, 2021, proclaimed FASD Awareness Week
- Amherst firefighters battle stubborn fire
- Amherst Athletics receive a $500 community support grant
- Amherst Fire Department seeking recruits
- Rail Safety Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Amherst recognizes long-service employees
- News from the Sept. 20, 2021, committee of the whole meeting
- Amherst Striders Running Club praises town’s trail system
- Right to Know Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Town of Amherst proclaims Sept. 27, 2021, as Medic Monday
- Mayors express health-care concern re: nurses shortage
- Council appoints inaugural members to two new committees
- National Truth and Reconciliation Day proclaimed in Amherst
- Amherst receives plaque commemorating 125th Anniversary NLC
- Amendments made to Salary Administration Policy
- IDE committee chair, vice-chair appointed
- Crosswalk flag pilot project launched
- Amherst sets COVID-19 vaccination policy
- Sherry Rideout joins the ‘A’ team
- Committee recommends council accept donations
- Grants assist three community organizations
- CSheila Christie elected to serve term as deputy-mayor
- Fire forces residents from rooming house
- Santa Claus is coming to town
- Water rates remain low, despite proposed increases
- Firefighter Andrew Bickle named volunteer of the year
- Town of Amherst approves land exchange agreement
- Longtime town engineer Ben Pitman retires
- Amendments to snow and ice management policy sent to council
- Zonta Week proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- N.S.’s First Community Solar Garden is Open for Applications
- Council approves sanitary sewer agreement with MCC
- Condolences to CAO Jason MacDo
- Town renews agreement with Maritime Gas Ltd.
- Amherst walking challenge times four
- Town of Amherst to seek public input on town council size
- Town of Amherst, local Lions club sign MOU
- African Heritage Month proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Fire Department, Public Works seeks public’s help
- Cumberland Central Landfill sale complete
- Jeffery Bacon, Amherst’s new business development officer
- Two appointed to new Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee
- Amherst repeals COVID-19 vaccination policy
- Amherst takes possession of new electric-powered Zamboni
- Amherst to celebrate fourth annual French Toast Fest
- Committee recommends approving Mandatory Area Rate
- Amherst sets Mandatory Provincial Contribution Area Rate
- Town launches Plan Amherst
- April proclaimed Autism Acceptance Month in Amherst
- Fire damages former Amherst pawn shop
- Sierra Leone exodus recognized
- Committee recommends amendment to policy
- Amendments to policy, bylaw approved by Amherst town council
- Paul Calder named Amherst’s 2022 volunteer of the year
- May proclaimed Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Amherst
- Consultant hired to conduct feasibility study
- Amherst seeks more information on proposed wind project
- Town applying funding for storm water management study
- Amherst opposes new non-resident provincial property tax
- Fire sends two to hospital, destroys home
- Cumberland County Soldiers Memorial Monument being renovated
- International Day Against Homophobia&Transphobia proclaimed
- Committee recommends maintaining current size of council
- Committee recommends council consider changing street name
- VON Week 2022 proclaimed
- Coun. gives 1st reading to amendment, development agreement
- Amherst proclaims Access Awareness Week
- Accessibility Advisory Committee seeking input
- Amherst proclaims June 8, 2022, World Oceans Day
- Council approves tax rates, operating and capital budgets
- Pride Week 2022 proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Amherst police donate bikes to Bridge Adult Service Centre
- Donation to benefit youth, museum
- Council approves purchase of fire truck, paving contract
- Active Transportation Plan reaching goals, hindered by some
- Deputy-Mayor Sheila Christie resigns
- Amherst ff help Make a Wish Foundation fulfill wish
- Emancipation Day statement 2022
- Amherst taking steps to make parks accessible to all
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month proclaimed
- Victoria Sq. blue in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness
- Amherst to conduct storm water management study
- Town of Amherst supports new Little League T-ball field
- Floral displays have Amherst looking wonderful
- Amherst making skatepark more user-friendly
- Amherst will be spooktacular in October
- Hurricane Fiona expected to impact Amherst and area
- Sept. 26, 2022, proclaimed Medic Monday
- Amherst Board of Police Commissioners bylaw amended
- National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2022
- First reading given to development agreement
- Town of Amherst conducts salary review, reorganizes staff
- Council makes year-end adjustments to 2021-22 budgets
- Appointments to Amherst Youth Town Council made
- ROV inspects Town of Amherst’s water tanks
- Disability Employment Awareness Month proclaimed
- Homelessness is not a crime says Amherst police chief
- Saxby Gale a reminder of impact storms could have on isthmus
- Major step taken to establishing affordable housing
- Flag protocol policy amendment recommended
- Amherst calls on Can., N.S. and N.B. to protect the Isthmus
- Finding parts for broken stadium elevator challenging
- New trail encourages physical fitness
- Cheryls Cozy’s Mittens are there to help keep folks warm
- Matthew Selig takes on new role with the Town of Amherst
- November proclaimed Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Month
- Isthmus of Chignecto letter
- Firefighters recognized during banquet
- Council accepts 2021-22 audited financial statements
- Town of Amherst hirers new land-use planner
- Amherst congratulates marathoner
- Amherst working to address housing issue
- Amherst committee of the whole 21 Nov 22 highlights
- Town investigating alternative to sponge surfaces in parks
- Zonta proclamation proclaimed
- Amherst erects anti-racism declaration in Amherst Stadium
- Town of Amherst welcomes emergency shelter funding
- Amherst town council 28 Nov 22 meeting highlights
- health-care recruitment, retention
- Fire destroys Pumping Station Road home
- Amherst town council Dec. 19, 2022, meeting highlights
- Sharon Bristol appointed as Community Living Director
- Amherst 2022 - A Year in Review
- Amherst mayor gives addresses local Rotary Club
- Four in running for vacant council seat
- Protection of Isthmus of Chignecto discussed with Houston
- Solid waste collection contract awarded
- Amherst assisting in providing affordable/supportive housing
- Town of Amherst adopts accessibility strategy
- EV charging stations installed behind town hall
- African Heritage Month 2023 proclaimed in Town of Amherst
- Long-service awards presented to Amherst police officers
- Town employees presented with QElI Platinum Jubilee Medal
- Amherst’s new active living co-ordinator
- Lord Amherst Drive replaced by Ancestral Drive
- Charlie Chambers wins vacant council seat
- Amherst Athletic Achievers 2023
- Watson named Cumberland’s first ever Community Navigator
- Amherst council approves 2023-23 capital budget
- March 2023 proclaimed Amyloidosis Awareness Month
- Amherst town council February meeting highlights
- Amherst council gives 1st reading to development agreements
- Charlie Chambers sworn in as Amherst town councillor
- World Kidney Day proclaimed
- French Toast Festival returning to Amherst
- Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter presents plans for new shelter
- Council makes appointments to boards, committees
- Several development agreements given first / second reading
- 27 March 23 Amherst town council highlights
- Amherst Fire Department seeking recruits 2023
- Seek public input into development of Cumberland guide
- Amherst-CUPE ratify new three-year deal
- Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee seeks public input
- Isthmus of Chignecto discussed with N.B. minister
- Amherst recognizes its volunteers
- Council receives update on Afghanistan War Memorial Project
- Amherst approves 2023-24 operating budgets, tax rates
- Amherst town council April 24, 2023, meeting highlights
- Lyme Disease Awareness Month proclaimed in Amherst
- VON WEEK proclaimed in the Town of Amherst
- Town of Amherst Proclaims Access Awareness Week
- Mi'kmaw historian, author, activist Dan Paul dies
- Amherst Town Council September 25, 2023, Meeting Highlights
- Afghanistan War Memorial Unveiled During Ceremony in Amherst
- Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund Grant Received
- Amherst Town Council October 30, 2023 – Meeting Highlights
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- The Treatment Room Amherst
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- Jessica Brown RMT
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- Victoria Manor Retirement Home Inc.
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- Trendy Eyewear Incorporated
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- LifeMark Health Management Inc.
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- Gateway Development Limited
- FYI Doctors (FYI Eye Care Services and Products Inc.)
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- TN. Trenholm Construction Inc.
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- J. & K. Electric Ltd.
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- Firstonsite Restoration Ltd.
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- Bender Over Bait & Tackle Shop
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- Maritime Tartan Company and East Coast Lifestyle Authorized Retailer
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- Dayle's Grand Market (Dayle's Maritimes Limited)
- East Coast Records
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- The Balcony Candy Shop
- Wal-Mart Canada Corp
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- The Good Guys Brew Shoppe
- The Copper Tree Boutique
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- Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation 34 Highway #6 Amherst B4H 3Y4 902-667-8567 st301@mynslc.com
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- Mrs. Pugsley's Emporium Inc.
- Mark's Work Warehouse Ltd.
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- Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio Ltd.
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