Town News
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement - 9 Laplanche Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held September 23, 2024, passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement for the property located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828) to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Park Washrooms Closed for the Season
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Public washrooms located within Town of Amherst parks close for the season every year at the end of September; park washrooms are now closed.
But remember: the public washrooms at Dickey Park remain open year-round, accessible daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voter Information Letters Coming in the Mail
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Municipal Election - October 19, 2024
Watch your mail for your voter information letter!
Your letter will contain information and instructions on how to cast your vote!
If you do not receive your letter by October 4, please contact us at 902-667-3352.
Rupert Street Paving Begins September 25
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The process to pave Rupert Street will begin on September 25, 2024, and will continue for several days.
During this time, motorists are advised to plan alternate routes; traffic control personnel and detours will be in place for Rupert as well as cross-streets.
Amherst Town Council Meeting September 23, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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The prospective owner of 9 Laplanche Street proposes adding six apartment units to the existing building. On July 2, 2024, the Planning Advisory Committee recommended that Council enter into a Development Agreement. Council gave first reading at a special meeting of on August 12, and on Monday night, the Development Agreement received second reading, allowing renovations to proceed as proposed.
Victoria and Havelock Intersection
The intersection of Victoria and Havelock Streets has been operating as an all-way stop since the traffic lights were de-activated after a motor vehicle accident earlier this summer. A traffic signal warrant analysis was completed for the intersection by a consultant, which confirmed that the traffic volumes at that intersection were below that necessitating full traffic signals. The analysis considered current traffic counts as well as anticipated growth over the next five years. Council approved removal of the traffic signals and installation of appropriate signage for an all-way (4-way) stop. Council also directed staff to investigate accessibility options for crosswalk signals at the intersection.
Tax Collection Policy Amendments
The Town of Amherst’s Tax Collection Policy has been amended as part of the ongoing policy review exercise. Amendments approved by Council on Monday night include a policy name change to “Revenue Collection Policy.” In the previous document there was no indication of how interest was to be charged for miscellaneous and water/sewer accounts. This is now to be charged as “simple interest,” or interest on the bill only and not on the total balance outstanding, including prior interest. Two further changes will allow the CAO to write off miscellaneous account balances under $250, and remove interest for government agency payments submitted late to the Town but ultimately paid in a reasonable amount of time.
Complete a Survey About Tourism Development in Cumberland Region
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Do you live in the Cumberland Region? Do you own or operate a tourism business in the Cumberland region? If so, you’re invited to participate in a short survey (~5-10 minutes) about tourism development.
We’re looking for input from our community on tourism today and how we want it to look in the future.
The survey will run until Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
