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January 27, 2025 Amherst Town Council - Meeting Highlights
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On Monday night, Amherst Town Council voted to adopt the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. This new tool will be used to guide Council in decision making during their term, and provide staff with direction in developing and implementing their budgets and work plans. The plan establishes Economic Prosperity and a Vibrant Community as our two main priorities, and includes outcomes and initiatives established to work towards these priorities. pdf The new plan is available on our website(8.66 MB) .
Salary Administration Policy
The new strategic plan will have a number of impacts on the distribution of work for Town staff; Council approved several recommendations to realign our resources to effectively implement the new plan, which required amendments to the Salary Administration Policy. The Procurement Coordinator position was eliminated; a new Marketing and Communications Strategist position was created; Director of Planning & Strategic Initiatives was renamed to Director of Planning & Economic Development; Business Development Officer was renamed to Economic Development Officer; Director of Communications, Procurement, and IT was reassigned to the new Deputy CAO; and, the CAO’s office was added to the Salary Administration Policy, with the following positions: Deputy CAO, Marketing and Communications Strategist, Communications Officer, Municipal Clerk, and Administrative Assistant – Clerk’s Office. While many changes have occurred, there is no net increase in staff positions.
Financial Policies
A number of financial matters were brought before Council on Monday. It is mandated under the Municipal Government Act and the Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual (FRAM) for the Province of Nova Scotia that, by January 31 following an election held under the Municipal Elections Act, the Expense Reimbursement Policy, the Hospitality Policy, and the Audit Committee Terms of Reference Policy shall all be reviewed. Council accepted recommendations to update the Expense Reimbursement Policy and the Hospitality Policy to correct minor grammatical errors, update reporting and review requirements; no updates were recommended for the Audit Committee Terms of Reference Policy.
Town of Amherst Strategic Plan, 2024-2028
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On Monday night, January 27, Amherst Town Council voted to adopt the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. This new tool will be used to guide Council in decision making during their term, and provide staff with direction in developing and implementing their budgets and work plans. The plan establishes Economic Prosperity and a Vibrant Community as our two main priorities, and includes outcomes and initiatives established to work towards these priorities.
Visit the new Strategic Plan page on our website for more information, or pdf download the strategic plan document here(8.66 MB) .
Notice of Public Hearing: Development Agreement Application - 96 Church Street
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Amherst Town Council will be holding a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement to create 7 units, 6 units within a building and one standalone unit, at 96 Church Street (PID 25013814).
A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support of or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street, or by emailing
For additional information please visit the Development Applications section of the Town of Amherst website or contact Torben Laux, Land Use Planner, at 902-667-3352 or
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Emergency Watermain Repair - Victoria Street
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Amherst Public Works crews are responding to a watermain break in the area of Victoria Street W. and Russell Street. Emergency repairs are required to repair this leak, which will result in water service interruptions for users in the immediate area.
This repair work is expected to begin by 11 a.m. today, January 23, 2025.
Victoria Street W. will remain open to traffic, but traffic control personnel will be in place. Drivers in the area should expect delays, or plan an alternate route.
This repair will be completed and water service restored to affected properties as soon as possible.
For more information, please call Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or email
Public Meeting - Amherst Police Department Strategic Plan
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There will be a public meeting to gain feedback from the community on the Amherst Police Department's new strategic plan on Saturday January 18 at 11 a.m. at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford Street. Everyone welcome!
An online questionnaire is also available for people to provide their input.
Street Closure - New Year's Eve
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Church Street will be closed between Wellington Street and Townshend Avenue on December 31, starting at 3 p.m. Barricades will be in place and motorists are advised to plan an alternate route. The Amherst Stadium parking lot will also close at 3 p.m.
This street closure will allow for a New Year's Eve fireworks display, which will take place at 6 p.m. from the Amherst Stadium.
From 4-5 p.m. at the Amherst Stadium there will be free activities, including skating and hot chocolate. The fireworks display at 6 p.m. will top-off the New Year's Eve events.
At 8 p.m. Church Street will re-open to traffic, as well as the Amherst Stadium parking lot.
