Town News
Community organizations receive 2025-2026 support grants
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During the April 28, 2025 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a number of grants were approved under the Community Support Grants Policy and the Social Equity Fund, based on applications that were received earlier in the year ahead of the 2025-2026 budget process.
The Community Support Grants Policy guides the allocation of financial and in-kind contributions to non-profit or charitable organizations that are based in the Town of Amherst and are providing services that in the opinion of Council, are of a benefit to the residents and businesses of the Town.
Representatives of grant-receiving organizations were invited to Town Hall for a reception on May 15, where cheques were presented by Mayor Small and members of Council. Photos from the reception are available on our Town Facebook page.
George Baker sworn in as member of Amherst Board of Police Commissioners
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At the March 24 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, George Baker was appointed to the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners for a one-year term, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Baker was officially sworn in by Amherst Police Chief Dwayne Pike at the committee's meeting earlier this week.
Sincere thanks to Mr. Baker and to all citizens who serve as members of Town committees - we appreciate the volunteer work you do for our community.
Dickey Park Dog Park Closure
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Heads up pet parents!
The Dickey Park Dog Park will be closed on Thursday, May 15, from 4pm to 8pm for the Amherst Police Department's Police Week Celebration Day.
We encourage you to plan your daily visit around this short closure.
Water Main Cleaning and Flushing - Tyndal Road, Duckling Dell, John Black Road
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Please be advised that the Amherst Water Utility will be performing water main cleaning and flushing on Thursday May 15, 2025 and Friday May 16, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Tyndal Road, Duckling Dell and John Black Road areas of the water system.
During this time, you may experience discolored water and low water pressure. We suggest that you may want to run some water for reserve prior to this time. If you typically operate a booster pump within your residence you may want to shut this off to avoid sediment from entering the pump. Following the flushing you may need to allow your cold water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear.
It is suggested that you thoroughly flush your system following this time to release any entrapped air and sediment from your system.
Related Note: Water main flushing activities are planned to begin on May 20, 2025 and continue for several weeks in all other areas of town.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call 902-667-3334.
Town of Amherst Tax Sale - Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Public Notice is hereby given that lands and premises hereinafter described are liable to be sold for taxes due to the Town of Amherst as indicated in the sum set under the description of said lot and unless such taxes, interest and expenses are paid, the Town will proceed to sell the land and/or premises at public auction at the Town of Amherst, Town Hall, Council Chambers, 98 Victoria St., Amherst, NS on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon according to law, with bidding registration being at 9:30 am.
The Town of Amherst makes no representations or warrantees to any purchaser regarding the fitness, geophysical or environmental suitability of the land(s) and/or premises offered for sale for any particular use and are being sold on an “as is” basis only. Prospective Purchasers are responsible to conduct their own searches and surveys or other investigations. Commercial and land is subject to HST.
TERMS: Payment must be made at the time of sale by cash, debit card, bank draft or lawyer’s trust cheque, plus $500 to register the Certificate of Sale and prepare Tax Deed.
Any person desiring a more complete description of the property to be sold may call Ann Estabrooks, Revenue Officer at (902) 667-3352 for this information.
pdf A PDF version of this Tax Sale Notice is available here for download(174 KB) .
Emergency water main repair - Franklyn Street
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An emergency water main repair is underway on Franklyn Street, in the area of civic #8. Drivers are advised to expect delays in this area and should plan an alternate route.
Residents in the immediate area should expect water service disruption. Once the repair is complete, water lines should be flushed by running the cold water.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions: 902-667-3352.
