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  • March 24, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights

    March 24, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights

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    Published: 25 March 2025

    During Monday night’s regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a motion was passed approving a new Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (AIDE) Strategic Plan. This new plan combines

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  • Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 3 Robie Street

    Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 3 Robie Street

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    Published: 24 March 2025

    The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 3 Robie Street (PID 25029471) to permit the construction of 4

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  • Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 91 Rupert Street

    Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 91 Rupert Street

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    Published: 24 March 2025

    The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 91 Rupert Street (PID 25518242) to permit the construction of an

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  • Seventh Annual French Toast Fest featured on CTV Atlantic

    Seventh Annual French Toast Fest featured on CTV Atlantic

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    Published: 20 March 2025

    It's Amherst's annual French Toast Fest from March 17-23, and ten restaurants are participating by offering up amazing creations inspired by local ingredients. 

    CTV Atlantic stopped by yesterday for a

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  • Public Participation Opportunity - development agreement application, 100 Russell Street

    Public Participation Opportunity - development agreement application, 100 Russell Street

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    Published: 17 March 2025

    The Town of Amherst will hold a Public Participation Opportunity on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding an application for a

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  • Emergency water main repair - Lamy and Durley Streets

    Emergency water main repair - Lamy and Durley Streets

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    Published: 17 March 2025

    Please be advised that repair work is underway for a water break in the area of Lamy Street and Durley Street in Amherst. Water service will be affected for customers on and around these streets.

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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