Media Releases
Amherst Town Council March 25, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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At Amherst Town Council’s regular meeting on Monday night, the 2024-2025 Water and General Capital Budget was approved. Totalling just over $4.9 million, the budgets will fund projects in every department – from replacing vehicles to paving streets. A separate media release will be issued that speaks in detail about the 2024-2025 Water and General Capital Budget.
Robbery Suspect located and Arrested – APD File 2024-252342
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A 37-year-old male wanted in connection with a robbery and assault that allegedly took place at an Amherst residence on February 25th, 2024 has been located by Amherst Police and arrested.
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Police Investigating late night Motor Vehicle Accident
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Amherst Police are investigating a late-night accident that occurred in the South Albion Street area on March 15th, 2024.
Amherst Police Department - Search Leads to Arrest and Multiple Charges
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A 27-year-old Cumberland County man is facing numerous charges due to the execution of a search warrant at a property in Maccan, Nova Scotia on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024.
Amherst Town Council February 26, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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At Monday night’s regular meeting of Council, members approved a number of recommendations in preparation for the upcoming municipal election, including fully electronic voting to be delivered by Intelivote Systems Inc. As was conducted in 2020 and for a special election in 2023, Amherst will not use paper ballots when citizens select their candidates for Mayor and Council this fall.
Town of Amherst Signs Memorandum of Understanding for New Subdivision
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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Town of Amherst and residential developers Tony Aalders and Holly Casey of Momentum Property Developments, for the construction of a new housing subdivision located along and adjacent to Russell Street in the town.
The new subdivision will be developed in four phases, with each phase containing between eight and fifteen dwellings.