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Notice of Adoption: New Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held on November 24, 2025, adopted a new Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw which governs all aspects of land use and development within the Town.
The documents are in effect as of the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the documents are available for viewing at Amherst Town Hall during regular business hours, or on the Town of Amherst website at https://www.amherst.ca/planning-economic-development.html
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Male Charged with Threats, Possession of Weapon and Resist Arrest
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Amherst Police Department
A 26-year-old Amherst man is facing numerous charges as a result of an incident at a local Robert Angus Drive area business.
On March 14th, 2026, shortly after 4:00pm, Amherst Police were summonsed to a local business located in the area of Robert Angus Drive concerning a male who was allegedly causing a disturbance and making numerous threats to harm both staff and customers of the business. The male was located and fled from police, but was arrested and held in custody.
Riley Fillmore, aged 26 of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Section 175(1) Criminal Code – Causing a Disturbance in a Public Place
- Section 129(a) Criminal Code – Resist Arrest
- Section 430(4) Criminal Code – Damage to Property
- Section 91(2) Criminal Code – Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Section 264.1(1)(a) Criminal Code – Uttering Threats (x2)
Fillmore was remanded into custody for the weekend and is scheduled to make an appearance in court on March 16th, 2026.
Two Arrested and Charged With Robbery
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Amherst Police Department
Two adult males have been arrested and charged following a complaint of robbery with violence being received by the Amherst Police Department on March 10th, 2026.
Shortly before 1:00am, Police received a call advising that a vehicle had stopped on Spring Street and suspects had exited and had allegedly assaulted a male and took his backpack. Another male was also allegedly assaulted during the incident.
Police were able to locate two suspects, the vehicle that allegedly been used as well as the alleged stolen items. The vehicle was towed to APD and the two suspects were arrested and held overnight for court.
Brandon Collins, Aged 22 of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Robbery – Section 344 Criminal Code of Canada
- Assault – Section 266 Criminal Code of Canada
Cody Smith, aged 24 of Amherst NS has been charged with:
- Robbery – Section 344 Criminal Code of Canada
- Assault – Section 266 Criminal Code of Canada
- Operation of a Motor Vehicle over 80Mg% - Section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada
Street Closure March 11, 2026
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Work on West Pleasant Street at Albion and the subway was completed and West Pleasant Street is now open to traffic again.
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Beginning at 10:30 a.m. today - Wednesday, March 11 - West Pleasant Street will be closed between Albion and the train tracks.
This street closure is required to complete a repair at the subway.
Traffic control will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Businesses in the Hewson Complex can be accessed via the Hickman end of West Pleasant.
All work should be completed and streets re-opened by early this afternoon.
Questions? Please contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
2026-2027 Operational and Capital Budgets
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At a special meeting of Amherst Town Council on Monday night, the 2026/27 Operational and Capital budgets were presented by staff and approved by Council.
“I am very pleased that our 2026/27 Operational and Capital Budgets have been approved by Council,” shared Mayor Rob Small. “I would like to thank Director of Finance Sarah Wilson, her staff and the directors and managers who helped develop this budget.”
“I would also like to point out the engagement of all of Council in ensuring that these budgets reflected the priorities of Council, while ensuring prudence in our spending programs. This year’s operating and capital budgets continue to implement our Strategic Plan and represent generational change for the Town of Amherst.”
Amherst Business Park
An investment of approximately $2,500,000 will be made to install street, water, sewer and active transportation infrastructure in the first phase of the new business park. This investment will immediately open up approximately 40 acres of new land for commercial and industrial development, with an additional 100 +/- acres in future phases. It will also create a new primary entrance to the business park at Ancestral Drive, which will alleviate traffic congestion at the intersection of South Albion Street and Robert Angus Drive. The design of this new infrastructure is already underway, and it is possible street construction will commence this fall.
Accessible Playground
Just under $1,300,000 is included in this budget for a new accessible playground at Beacon Street Park. This park will be a showstopper for the Town and will provide an inclusive facility for all children – regardless of ability – to play and call their own.
Soccer and Track Complex
The largest single initiative in this budget is a new artificial turf soccer field and track and field complex at Dickey Park. The Town has set aside $3,100,000 for this $8,100,000 facility. However, it cannot be accomplished alone. Construction will commence once the remaining $5,000,000 is secured via grants and fundraising.
New Business Certificate: Rockin' Roan Tack and Apparel
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Mayor and members of Council recently visited Rockin' Roan Tack and Apparel to present the owners with a New Business Certificate and welcome them to the community.
Rockin' Roan is a family-owned equestrian retail shop that recently opened a storefront in the Amherst Centre Mall. While the business has been operating for nearly three years as a mobile shop traveling to horse shows across the Maritimes, the new location now gives customers a permanent place to shop.
The business already has a strong following within the horse community and regularly serves customers from across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and even Cape Breton. With the new storefront, visitors can now browse a full selection of riding gear, leather goods, apparel, and their newly launched in-house brand.
Owners say they’ve enjoyed becoming part of the growing activity in the mall and love seeing customers rediscover the space.
“People come in and tell us how much they used to visit the mall years ago,” they said. “It’s exciting to be part of something that’s bringing people back.”
The Town of Amherst congratulates Rockin' Roan on their continued growth and wishes them success in their new location.
