Town News
Emergency watermain repair - Victor Avenue
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Town of Amherst Public Works is currently on Victor Avenue making an emergency water main repair.
Customers in the area may experience service interruptions. Drivers are advised barricades are in place around the work area - please plan an alternate route.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions at 902-667-3352 or
Public Works Garage and Stadium Closed December 19, 2025
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The Town of Amherst Public Works Garage and the Amherst Stadium will be closed to the public on Friday, December 19, 2025.
This closure will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will allow staff to attend the funeral of long-time Town of Amherst employee Stephen Colborne - Colby.
Please reach Town Hall with questions at 902-667-3352 or
More information about Colby is available here, as well as visitation and funeral details.
Downtown Snow Clearing Tonight
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Town of Amherst Public Works will be doing a snow clean-up downtown tonight - Thursday, December 4, 2025 - from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Victoria Street and Church Street.
Traffic control will be in place. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route to avoid any delays in these areas.
Please direct any questions about this or any Town initiative to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Traffic and Parking Disruptions on Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Coca-Cola Caravan
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 28 Church Street
- Church Street closed between Prince Arthur and Victoria Streets, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
- No parking on Church Street between Albion and Victoria, 12:00 noon - 8 p.m.
- No parking on Victoria Street between Church and Acadia, 12:00 noon - 8 p.m.
Annual Christmas Parade
Starts 6:00 p.m. at Town Square Mall, 147 S. Albion Street
- Barricades at Church and Albion Streets, 6:00 p.m. until end of parade (8 p.m.)
- Barricades at Church and Victoria Streets, 6:00 p.m. until end of parade (8 p.m.)
- Other streets will be temporarily closed during parade to prevent traffic merging into parade route
November 24, 2025 Amherst Town Council Highlights
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At Monday night’s regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, the new Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law were given second reading and were subsequently adopted by Council. These documents provide an updated framework for how land in the town is planned, developed, and managed. The new documents also contain policy changes that satisfy a number of initiatives agreed to in our Housing Accelerator Fund agreement.
Marshview Drive Sale of Lots
The Town has developed Marshview Drive for residential construction and four-of-ten building lots have been sold to-date. Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to sell two lots for the construction of two single detached dwellings, with the purchase price of $50,000 each payable within 18 months or upon sale of the homes.
Beautification Strategy
One of the Town’s strategic priorities was the development of a beautification strategy. This strategy encourages volunteerism and promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility for our residents to care for their shared spaces. Council approved the Town of Amherst 2025 Beautification Strategy on Monday night.
Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Disinfection System
Council awarded the supply and installation of a new Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection System for the Amherst Wastewater Treatment Facility to Filtrum Construction in the amount of $721,000 plus applicable taxes.
Emergency Water Main Repair
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Public Works crews are making an emergency water main repair.
This issue may impact customers throughout town as well as in the County.
Water service will be fully restored as soon as possible.
