Town News
Fire Hydrant Flushing This Week for Winterizing
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Please take note that Public Works crews will be flushing fire hydrants this week to prepare for winter.
There is a chance that customers may notice discoloured water during this time.
- After flushing is complete in your area, turn on a cold-water tap, preferably the laundry tap, and let the water run for a few minutes.
- Catch some water in a light-coloured cup or container to see if it is clear. You can use your water if it is clear.
- Do not: choose a tap that has a water filter connected to it; otherwise, the sediment may clog your filter.
- Do not: use a hot water tap because it could draw sediment into your hot water tank.
- If the water does not clear within 5 to 10 minutes, wait two hours and try again.
Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Watch for Kids Today Through Halloween
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Elementary school students will be walking all around Amherst Wednesday, October 29, to explore seasonal displays along the Scarecrow Stroll route.
Watch for them; give them a wave; and, always use extra caution while driving near groups of children.
Let’s enjoy all the sights, sounds, and sweets now until Halloween!
Recognizing Inspector Tom Wood
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At last night’s meeting of the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, we took a moment to recognize the recent promotion of one of our Amherst Police Department members – Inspector Tom Wood.
New Three-Way Stop Coming to Willow Street
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The new street providing access to the apartment development behind E.B. Chandler Junior High School will be named Gallagher Street.
The intersection where Gallagher Street meets Willow Street – located between Webster Street and Walter Purdy Avenue – will soon become a three-way stop.
Work in this area is expected to begin later this week.
Temporary detours will be in place while crews install new signage and a new crosswalk.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Dreams Come True at Signpost Commercial Consulting
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Chad Smith is the owner of Signpost Commercial Consulting; a new business located downtown at 26 Laplanche Street. He’s from Amherst, and he’s had a few different careers in related industries over the years, in a few different places.
Mayor Small and members of council recently attended Chad's open house event and took a moment to present him and his staff with a new business certificate, officially welcoming Signpost Commercial Consulting to the community.
Mayor Small was joined by members of council to present Chad Smith and his staff with a new business certificate, welcoming Signpost Commercial Consulting to downtown Amherst.
“Out of all the careers I’ve had over the years, this is the one that really stuck with me,” said Chad. “I wish I had known about this 30 years ago!”
Street Closure for Great Amherst Street Party
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Streets will be closed downtown this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for The Great Amherst Street Party.
Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock Street and Lawrence Street. And Church Street will be closed at King Street.
This closure will start at 7 a.m. on October 18 and the street will re-open at 5 p.m. on the same day.
Drivers downtown on Saturday are advised to plan an alternate route.
Questions about street closures can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
