Town News
Havelock Street Closed April 7, 2025
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Drivers, please note: Havelock Street is closed between Prince Arthur and Ratchford Streets until approximately 4 p.m. today, April 7, 2025.
Access to the Post Office will be available for local traffic on Havelock Street at Ratchford Street.
Questions can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Duke Street Closed - April 4, 2025
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Work is taking place today on Duke Street - between York and Park Streets - to replace a utility pole.
Duke Street is closed to through traffic all day today. Local traffic will still have controlled access. It is anticipated that this job will be completed by 3 p.m. today.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions at 902-667-3352 or
Notice of Street Closure - West Pleasant Street - April 15, 2025
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CN will be completing an inspection of the train bridge crossing over West Pleasant Street on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It will be necessary to close a section of West Pleasant Street to all traffic to complete this inspection.
West Pleasant Street will be closed at the intersection with Albion Street, and again at the intersection with Park Street. These closures will take effect at 9 a.m. on April 15, with barricades and detour signage remaining in place until 4 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
CN Can be contacted at: 1-888-888-5909 or
Temporary Service Disruption - Town Hall
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Please be advised that in person Front Counter Services at Amherst Town Hall will be unavailable today, Thursday April 3rd, and tomorrow, Friday April 4th. Town Hall remains open, we are just unable to accept in person payments.
Thank you for your understanding.
Bordertown Bulletin - April 2025
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pdf Access the April 2025 issue of Bordertown Bulletin here(1.98 MB) .
March 26, 2025 proclaimed as Purple Day in the town of Amherst
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Today is Purple Day! All in support of epilepsy awareness. It is estimated that more than 50 million people worldwide are affected by this neurological disorder that can cause recurrent seizures.
Members of Amherst Town Council donned purple ribbons to show their support for the cause and celebrate that March 26 has been officially proclaimed as Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness in the town of Amherst.
For more information please visit the official Purple Day website.
