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Proposed Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TAKE NOTICE THAT Amherst Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Town of Amherst Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to establish a land use regulatory framework for Emergency Shelters, Wet Sites, and Supervised Consumption Sites within the Town.
Public Hearing Details
Date: Monday, March 8, 2027
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, Nova Scotia
Public Input
Members of the public are invited to attend the Public Hearing to provide comments in support of or opposition to the proposed amendments. Written submissions may also be provided in advance of the hearing and must be received by the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
Municipal Clerk
Town of Amherst
98 East Victoria Street
Amherst, NS
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For additional information regarding the proposed amendments, please visit the Town of Amherst Development Applications webpage, or contact Andrew Fisher, Director of Planning and Economic Development at 902-667-3352 or by email to
Amherst Company Recognized by TIME
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The Town of Amherst congratulates Axtion Independence Mobility Inc. on receiving international recognition for its innovative RAYMEX® Lift, which has been named among TIME magazine's Best Inventions of 2026 – Special Mentions.
The Amherst-based company received the recognition in TIME's Accessibility category for its robotic mobility technology, designed to help improve independence for people with mobility challenges.
This is an outstanding achievement for Axtion and a proud moment for our community. The recognition highlights the innovative work taking place right here in Amherst and the potential for locally based businesses to make an impact around the world.
Congratulations to the entire Axtion team on this well-deserved recognition!
View Axtion's recognition in TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 – Special Mentions.
Street Closure for Crosswalk Painting
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Please note that veteran-themed crosswalks are being painted downtown today at Victoria Street intersections with Church and Havelock.
Partial street closures are required for this work. Barricades will be in place as required throughout this project today.
Questions about this project or any other inquiry can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Launch of 2026 Poppy Campaign
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Mayor Small received the year's first poppy this morning at Town Hall, officially launching the Amherst Legion's annual Poppy Campaign.
Street Closures Saturday for Events
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This Saturday, October 24, sections of two downtown streets will be closed all day for events, including the Great Amherst Street Party.
Church Street (one block) will be closed at King Street. Victoria Street East will be closed between Lawrence Street and Havelock Street. This is the area known as the "Downtown T."
Barricades go up at 7 a.m. to keep vehicles out and allow for event set-up.
Streets will remain closed all day, re-opening at approximately 11 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route through downtown Amherst on Saturday.
Questions about street closures can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Esther Fest 2026 is on! Super(natural) events are planned from October 21-31, with all information available on the event website.
Male Arrested and Facing Numerous Charges
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Amherst Police Department
A 44-year-old Amherst NS male has been arrested and is facing numerous charges after Police received a report of a suspicious person at a local residence.
At approximately 6:30am on October 20th, 2026, Amherst Police responded to a complaint of a suspicious person at a residence in the East Victoria Street area. The male was not known to have any association to the property. Police arrived and located a male who was leaving the area. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of the male and the subsequent search of his person incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of a quantity of tools and pills.
Ian Morrill, aged 44 years of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Section 348(1)(a) Criminal Code – Break and Enter
- Section 351(1) Criminal Code – Possession of Break in tools
- Section 733.1(1) Criminal Code – Failure to Comply with Probation Order X 3
- Section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – Possession of Schedule I substance
