National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 proclaimed in Amherst
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June 21 has been proclaimed as National Indigenous Peoples Day in Amherst, which is an opportunity for Canadians of all ages to learn more about Indigenous history and culture, to assist in creating harmony among all.
At a ceremony this morning, Mayor Rob Small welcomed members of the community, staff from Indigenous Services Canada, and Town staff, before reading the official proclamation.
Tammy Drew-Howse, Associate Director General with ISC Atlantic Region, spoke to all in attendance about the significance of National Indigenous Peoples Day and its importance in ongoing efforts towards reconciliation.
Together, the Every Child Matters flag was raised, which will fly over the weekend and the summer solstice, June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Find more photos from this morning's ceremony on our Facebook page.
Celebrating Local Recipients of King Charles III Coronation Medals
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Earlier this week we hosted a reception at Town Hall to celebrate Amherstonians who were recently recognized for their outstanding contribitions to our community. This small group of dedicated individuals each received a King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony in March, and we wanted to show them how proud we are of their achievements.
Mayor Small (right to left) and Councillor McManaman welcomed Dale Fawthrop, Nayo Upshaw, and Bonnie Quinn to council chambers, to celebrate that the trio was recently bestowed with King Charles III Coronation Medals, honouring their cntributions to our community.
Community Support Grants - June 4, 2025
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This afternoon we had the pleasure of presenting several community support grant cheques to representatives from Amherst organizations.
Mayor Small, Deputy Mayor Davidson, and Councillors Chambers, McManaman and Ripley were on hand to meet with recipients and provide their much-anticipated grants.
Recipients today included: Spring Street Academy Home & School Association, Bridge Adult Service Centre, Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, Striders Running Club, Great Amherst Cultural Society, and Fundy Winds Marsh. A grant is also being issued to Westcumb Amateur Radio Club to support the purchase of a mobile communications trailer, but a representative was not able to attend today's event.
Please find more information on our community grants program here.
Applications now open for homes in The Groves at Hillsdale
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The Groves at Hillsdale is a new housing community on Church Street - a partnership between the Town of Amherst, United Way Maritimes, The River Philip Foundation, and The Shaw Group.
Homes here will fill gaps for housing options in the middle of the residential market.
United Way Colchester & Cumberland is now accepting applications for the first 12 rental units, and the organization is also accepting applications for the first 10 homeownership units.
Access Awareness Week, 2025 proclaimed in Amherst
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This is Access Awareness Week! As officially proclaimed by Mayor Small during a ceremony this morning.
It's the 39th year that this public awareness initiative has taken place in Nova Scotia, aiming to promote the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities.
Through public awareness, community partnerships, and education, this campaign aims to foster an environment of equal participation for persons with disabilities within the town of Amherst.
Maritime Green Energy Solutions Brings Sustainable Savings to Amherst
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Amherst is proud to welcome a new locally owned and operated business to town—Maritime Green Energy Solutions—a company with a clear mission: to help local residents and businesses lower their energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and live more comfortably through innovative green energy solutions
Deputy Major Hal Davidson, Councillors Furlong, Chambers, Wells & McManaman present the new business certificate to Patrick Manifold and his team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions
On May 15, members of Amherst Town Council joined the team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions to celebrate their official launch. The event marked more than just the opening of a new business; it highlighted a growing commitment in our region to sustainability, affordability, and community-driven progress.
Community organizations receive 2025-2026 support grants
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During the April 28, 2025 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a number of grants were approved under the Community Support Grants Policy and the Social Equity Fund, based on applications that were received earlier in the year ahead of the 2025-2026 budget process.
The Community Support Grants Policy guides the allocation of financial and in-kind contributions to non-profit or charitable organizations that are based in the Town of Amherst and are providing services that in the opinion of Council, are of a benefit to the residents and businesses of the Town.
Representatives of grant-receiving organizations were invited to Town Hall for a reception on May 15, where cheques were presented by Mayor Small and members of Council. Photos from the reception are available on our Town Facebook page.
