Town News
Tree maintenance at Beacon Street Park - June 23-24, 2025
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Public works crews will be removing several trees that fell recently in our Ronald MacDonald Rotary Playground, AKA Beacon Street Park.
This work will take place June 23-24, 2025 and sections of the walking trail will be closed during this time.
Please be aware of all closed areas of the park, to allow the safe completion of this work.
Sidewalk closure on Havelock Street at Ratchford - June 23, 2025 through September
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Trinity-St. Stephen's Church will be doing repairs to its roof and bell tower over the next three months. This work requires the closure of the sidewalk beside the church on Havelock Street, starting at the corner of Havelock and Ratchford Streets.
Barricades will be in place on the sidewalk and pedestrians are advised to use a crosswalk to access the open sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.
This sidewalk closure will remain in place until work on the church is complete at the end of September, 2025.
Town of Amherst Tax Sale - Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Public Notice is hereby given that lands and premises hereinafter described are liable to be sold for taxes due to the Town of Amherst as indicated in the sum set under the description of said lot and unless such taxes, interest and expenses are paid, the Town will proceed to sell the land and/or premises at public auction at the Town of Amherst, Town Hall, Council Chambers, 98 Victoria St., Amherst, NS on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon according to law, with bidding registration being at 9:30 am.
Two arrested and charged with multiple offenses
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Amherst Police Department
Two people have been arrested and charged following a traffic check in a parking lot on Robert Angus Drive on the morning of June 20th, 2025.
Shawn EMBREE aged 31 of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia has been charged with:
- Sec 86(1) Criminal Code – Carry a Firearm in a careless manner
- Sec 86(1) Criminal Code – Carry Ammunition in a careless manner
- Sec 90(1) Criminal Code – Carry a concealed weapon (a firearm)
- Sec 91(1) Criminal Code – Possess a firearm without a license
- Sec 92(1) Criminal Code – Illegal possession of a firearm
- Sec 94(1) Criminal Code – Occupant of a Motor Vehicle with a firearm
- Sec 117.01(1) Criminal Code – Possession of a firearm when under a firearm prohibition
- Sec 117.01(1) Criminal Code – Possession of ammunition when under a firearm prohibition
- Sec 88(1) Criminal Code – Possession of a Firearm dangerous to public peace
- Sec 88(1) Criminal Code – Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Sec 88(1) Criminal Code – Possession of ammunition dangerous to public peace
- Sec 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Hydromorphone)
- Sec 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine)
Samantha Landry, aged 26 of Cumberland County Nova Scotia has been charged with:
- Sec 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act - Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (Hydromorphone)
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.
Mayor Rob Small Commends Premier’s Leadership on Chignecto Isthmus Project and Urges Continued Federal Partnership
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In response to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal decision regarding financial responsibility for the Chignecto Isthmus upgrades, Mayor Rob Small of Amherst is voicing his support for the Province’s approach and calling for continued collaboration among all levels of government.
“I believe the Premier did the right thing in seeking the court’s opinion on who holds financial responsibility for this critical infrastructure project,” said Mayor Small. “It was a responsible and necessary step on behalf of all Nova Scotians.”
Mayor Small also praised the Premier’s decision to move forward with the project in principle, even while awaiting legal clarity.
