Town News
Albion Street Paving September 18
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Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection of Robert Angus Drive and Albion Street on Thursday, September 18.
Starting in the early morning, traffic lights will be disabled and traffic control personnel will be in place as paving begins in the intersection of Albion Street and Robert Angus Drive.
Anyone driving in this area starting early Thursday morning can expect delays. It will be best to avoid the area by planning an alternate route.
West Pleasant Street Open Temporarily at Subway
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Please be advised that West Pleasant Street is open again for the time being at Albion Street - this is the train track underpass, also know as the subway.
๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป.
Please watch here for more information on this next closure of West Pleasant Street; check our Town Facebook page, or watch for updates on Voyent Alert.
Questions about work on town streets can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Rail Safety Week 2025
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It is Rail Safety Week from September 15-21 in Amherst, as proclaimed by Mayor Small. This is the time of year when there is a special focus on educating and informing everyone about the importance of rail safety.
Last year, there were 68 avoidable fatalities in Canada involving members of the public and railways. We need everyone to understand the dangers and to behave appropriately around train tracks.
Visit www.StopTrackTragedies.ca to hear stories of people personally affected by railway incidents, and to learn more about rail safety.
Town Facilities Closed for Labour Day Holiday
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On Monday, September 1, Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the Labour Day holiday. Closures include Town Hall, The Amherst Stadium, and The Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.
The number for Public Works emergency service is: 902-667-7227.
Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Please note that regular operating hours will be in effect at Town Hall beginning on September 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Raising a Glass to New Beginnings at Smittyโs Fine Wine
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Smittyโs Fine Wine Ltd. is entering an exciting new chapter under the ownership of Greg Smith, blending tradition with fresh energy in one of Amherstโs favourite wine destinations. Formerly known as The Good Guys Brew Shoppe, the business continues to offer the same trusted service with a fresh vision for the future.
Agreement Signed for Live Fire Training Facility in Amherst
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At a special meeting of Amherst Town Council in June of this year, a motion was passed approving $2 million for a live fire training facility in Amherst โ with $175,000 in funding from the Townโs capital reserve, and $1,825,000 in funding in the form of a grant from the Amherst Firefighters Association.
We are pleased to announce that the official agreement has just been signed that will see this project move forward, providing realistic fire suppression training to meet the local needs of our fire department well into the future.
