Town News
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.
Traffic disruption May 21 - Havelock Street
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Traffic control flaggers are in place on Havelock Street today between Ratchford and Prince Arthur Streets while Nova Scotia Power does work in the area.
Drivers are advised to expect delays, or to choose an alternate route. This work is expected to be completed later today.
Town of Amherst Proclaims May 18–24 as VON Week
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On the morning of May 20, the Town of Amherst held a special flag-raising ceremony to recognize the invaluable contributions of VON Cumberland. During the event, Mayor Robert Small officially proclaimed May 18–24, 2025 as VON Week in Amherst, honoring the dedicated staff and volunteers who provide essential health and social services in our community.
The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is a charitable, community-based healthcare organization that has been supporting the health and well-being of Canadians for 128 years. In Amherst, VON nurses, home support workers, coordinators, and volunteers deliver critical care to residents.
Water main flushing starts May 20, 2025
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The Town of Amherst Water Utility will perform water main flushing starting Tuesday May 20, 2025 continuing for approximately five weeks.
During this time customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low water pressure, and may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes clear. The Utility suggests you thoroughly flush your system following water main flushing to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call: 902-667-3352.
Town facilities closed for Victoria Day long weekend
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Town Hall will be closed, along with the Amherst Stadium, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre on Monday, May 19, 2025, for the Victoria Day long weekend.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police dispatch at 902-667-8600. Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday weekend.
