Town News
Amherst Holding New Year’s Eve Event Featuring Fireworks Display
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At a special meeting of Amherst Town Council on Tuesday afternoon, a motion was passed to move forward with including fireworks at the Amherst Stadium following the planned skating party on New Years Eve.
Staff confirmed that the supplier – Fireworks FX – can accommodate the request, and Amherst will have a fireworks show on New Year’s Eve.
Community Living staff are planning a small early afternoon event at the Amherst Stadium for December 31. This will include ice skating and hot chocolate – taking place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
New Year’s Eve fireworks will begin right around 5:30 p.m. at the Amherst Stadium.
Amherst Police Department - Police Constable
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THE PLACE
Welcome to Amherst! Located in northern Nova Scotia near the border with New Brunswick, we have a Town population of just under 10,000 folks and about 170,000 other people living within a half-hour drive. Amherst is a safe, walkable community with cozy cafes, unique shops and pubs serving up local craft beer and live music. Located in the geographic centre of the Maritimes, Amherst provides easy access to major urban centres and world-class tourism attractions, including the world’s highest tides at the Bay of Fundy and several warm-water ocean beaches of the Northumberland shore, all within a 45-minute drive. We are welcoming and inclusive and are committed to embracing the differences and diverse perspectives of our community members to ensure that how we live, what we value, what we do and how we do it advances our collective growth and prosperity. In short, we think Amherst is awesome and we are looking for someone to help make it even better.
THE ROLE
We are seeking dedicated and community-focused individuals to join our team at the Amherst Police Department. This role is ideal for folks who are passionate about building positive relationships with community members while upholding the values of justice, fairness and public service. The Police Constable will work closely with residents, local organizations, schools and businesses to address concerns, reduce crime, and promote a safer and more connected community. Responsibilities will include emergency response, conducting preventative patrols, including foot patrols, and enforcing all criminal code and provincial and federal statutes. The Constable will endeavor to establish strong relationships in the community through regular patrols, public meetings, and local events and serve as a visible and accessible presence to build trust and enhance community well-being. The Amherst Police Department is involved in our community.
Call for Citizen Appointment - Audit Committee
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The Town of Amherst is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacant appointment on the Town of Amherst Audit Committee. This committee assists Town Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to finance and audit matters.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all of the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Possess a knowledge of finance and audit-related matters;
- Be of good character;
- Possess the skills and abilities to make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out committee responsibilities; and,
- Consent to criminal record and background checks.
Please provide a written letter of your background and interests via
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
PO Box 516
98 East Victoria Street
Amherst, NS B4H 4A1
All applications must be received by Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Amherst Man Charged with Multiple Offences
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Amherst Police Department
The Amherst Police Department has made an arrest and laid a charge of sexual assault against a "holistic practitioner" operating in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Mangala Ranasinghe, aged 59 years old, who operates “Healing Touch Holistic” located in Amherst Nova Scotia was arrested on November 27th 2024 after the Amherst Police Major Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Patrol Section, executed a search warrant at that location. The investigation was initiated after Amherst Police received a complaint from an adult female that she had allegedly been sexually assaulted during a visit to the location in October 2024.
Sexual assault is any touching of another person without their consent where the touching is of a sexual nature, or where the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. A sexual assault can range from unwanted touching to sexual assault involving penetration.
There is no statute of limitation when it comes to reporting a sexual assault. This means that no matter how long ago the sexual assault happened, you can still report it to police for investigation.
Ranasinghe was arrested, held in custody and is expected to appear in court later on November 28th, 2024.
Anyone with information related to this incident or similar incidents is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 902-667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
APD Media Contact:
Cpl. Tom Wood
902-667-8600
November 25 Town Council - Meeting Highlights
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Deputy Mayor
Councillor Hal Davidson was elected deputy mayor of the Town of Amherst at Monday’s council meeting. Davidson, who was first elected to council in 2020 and re-elected in October 2024, will serve a one-year term.
Council Committee Appointments
Following a municipal election, Mayor and members of Council must be formally appointed to a number of committees. All members of Council are appointed to the Committee of the Whole of Amherst Town Council, as well as the Amherst Audit Committee. The following appointments were also approved by a motion of Council, effective November 25, 2024, and expiring on October 31, 2025 (unless otherwise noted):
Mayor Small: GFL Community Liaison Committee; Regional Emergency Management; and, Tyndal Wellfield Advisory Committee.
Councillor Chambers: Amherst Board of Police Commissioners (expiring October 31, 2027); Planning Advisory Committee; and, YMCA Board of Directors.
Councillor Davidson: Amherst Board of Police Commissioners (expiring October 31, 2026); and, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee.
Councillor Furlong: Amherst Board of Police Commissioners (expiring October 31, 2027); Northern Region Solid Waste Committee; and, Regional Emergency Management.
Councillor McManaman: Accessibility Advisory Committee; Cumberland Public Libraries Board; Planning Advisory Committee; and, Tyndal Wellfield Advisory Committee.
Councillor Ripley: Intermunicipal Tourism Committee; and, Planning Advisory Committee.
Councillor Wells: Accessibility Advisory Committee; Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee; and, Senior Safety Advisory Committee.
Holiday Events in Amherst
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This weekend marks the start of the holiday season in Amherst. For complete details on events this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, please visit our Holiday Events webpage.
