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Amherst Town Council April 22, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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At Amherst Town Council’s regular meeting on Monday night, three items were presented relating to residential development in town.
First reading was given to a development agreement for a 20-acre portion of 305 Church Street, to allow a residential development and to schedule a public hearing for Wednesday, May 15 – at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Amherst Town Council Approves 2024-2025 Operating Budget, Including Initial Funding for a New Community Centre
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At its regular meeting on Monday night, Amherst Town Council approved this fiscal year’s tax rates as well as the 2024-2025 general and water utility operating budgets.
The general operating budget was set at slightly over $22 million, and the water utility’s operating budget was set at just over $2.6 million. The overall tax rate remains the same as the previous year.
Town of Amherst Staff Celebrates Earth Day with Community Clean-up
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In celebration of Earth Day, Town of Amherst staff members gathered this morning to collect gloves and trash bags before heading out to perform a community clean-up.
“Earth Day is really every day of the year, but on April 22 we always encourage staff members and citizens to get out and do something good for the planet,” shared Amherst Mayor David Kogon.
Annual Celebration Recognizes Amherst’s Many Dedicated Volunteers
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Volunteers go above and beyond the regular requirements and give back to their communities in countless ways. This is the case across the country, but in Amherst, it feels as if we are made of people who hold our community even closer to their hearts.
Fraud Charges Laid in Property-Related Complaints
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The Amherst Police Department has arrested and charged a 35-year-old male in relation to a series of frauds that occurred in the Amherst area.
The 11-month investigation began when police received a call from owners of a rental property who reported that they were not receiving rent or damage deposits.
Town Has New Tool to Improve Communication With Citizens
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Are you registered with Voyent Alert yet?
Voyent Alert is a multi-purpose communication service used by the Town of Amherst to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors about relevant day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories, planned maintenance, water advisories, events etc.
The service is completely free for users, who can customize what kind of notices they receive. Message categories include Service Interruptions, Employment Opportunities, Procurement, Severe Weather Updates, Festivals and Events, Upcoming Meetings, and, general Amherst Updates.
How to Register:
Registration for this Canadian-based service is FREE, simple and totally anonymous.
Option #1:
To receive Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Option #2:
For Email, Text Message or Voice Call Alerts, visit the Voyent Alert registration portal and enter "Amherst" in the search bar.
