Media Releases
Crystal Methamphetamine/Cocaine Seizure - Applicable Charges
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Two Amherst men are facing drug trafficking charges following a vehicle stop during the early morning hours of January 8th, 2024. Both men have been arrested and are scheduled to appear in court on the charges.
Amherst Town Council December 18, 2023 – Meeting Highlights
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AMHERST, Nova Scotia – On Monday night, Council approved the revised Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee Terms of Reference for the Town of Amherst, which will include a committee comprised of staff, Council, and community stakeholders who can best support the Town of Amherst action plan on poverty reduction.
Amherst Town Council November 27, 2023 – Meeting Highlights
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At the November 27th meeting of Council, the development agreement with BlackBay Real Estate Group was given second reading, allowing this construction project to move forward.
The agreement with BlackBay Real Estate Group for 105 South Albion Street allows for the construction of a residential community consisting of two five-unit townhouse buildings, and two apartment buildings with 48 and 128 units.
At the October 30th meeting of Council, first reading was given to the development agreement and Public Participation Opportunities for this were held on October 4th and November 23rd.
Amherst Town Council October 30, 2023 – Meeting Highlights
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A new deputy mayor was elected on Monday night. In non-election years, Council is mandated to select a deputy mayor at its October council meeting, to hold office from November 1 of that year until October 31 of the following calendar year, with an election following each subsequent October for the duration of the Council term. During the meeting of council, mayor Kogon opened the floor to nominations resulting in one nominee: Dale Fawthrop. A motion was presented and unanimously passed, electing councillor Fawthrop as deputy mayor for a one-year term.
