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Honouring 15 Years of Service
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The Amherst Police Department proudly recognizes Sgt. Aaron Graham, Cpl. Mark McNair, and Cst. Michelle Harrison for receiving their 15-Year Long Service Awards.
Applications now open for homes in The Groves at Hillsdale
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The Groves at Hillsdale is a new housing community on Church Street - a partnership between the Town of Amherst, United Way Maritimes, The River Philip Foundation, and The Shaw Group.
Homes here will fill gaps for housing options in the middle of the residential market.
United Way Colchester & Cumberland is now accepting applications for the first 12 rental units, and the organization is also accepting applications for the first 10 homeownership units.
Notice of street closure - Station Street, beginning May 28, 2025
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Update: Work will continue this Saturday and Sunday May 31 and June 1
Station Street will re-open to all traffic at 5 PM on Friday, May 30. Work will continue at 77 Station Street on Saturday and Sunday where the street will remain open to all traffic, but minor delays may occur.
Caution should be used as there will be workers in the area.
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The Town of Amherst will begin work to the building located at 77 Station Street starting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 am. This work is expected to take 10 days. The building is being dealt with under Part XV of the Municipal Government Act and has been deemed a dangerous and unsightly premises.
Due to this, Station Street will be closed daily from Crescent Avenue to Abbott Street during weekday business hours (7 AM to 5 PM) until work is complete.
All avenues under the Municipal Government Act were pursued by the Town to have the owner(s) complete the required work, but the owner(s) have failed to take action. The Town is carrying out this work to ensure the safety of its citizens.
For anyone who may have questions regarding this street closure, please contact (902) 694-0133.
Playground Update: Lions Park swings temporarily removed
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The swings at Amherst Lions Park have been temporarily removed as we await parts for repairs. This equipment will be made available again as soon as possible.
NOTICE OF INTENT: By-Law to Repeal the Vacant Building By-law, P-5
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider a By-law to Repeal the Town of Amherst Vacant Building By-law, P-5.
The subject By-law, adopted in 2011, sets out requirements and standards for vacant buildings. In particular, it requires that vacant buildings be kept weather tight and secure from unauthorized entry. These requirements are already covered and enforced under the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises sections of the Municipal Government Act.
Council intends to give second reading at its next regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Copies of the repealing by-law may be inspected and/or a copy obtained at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst during regular business hours.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
NOTICE OF INTENT: By-law to Amend the Building By-law D-6
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a By-law to Amend the Building By-law D-6.
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to bring the By-law up to date due to recent changes to the Building Code Regulations and the National Building Code of Canada. The proposed amendments are mostly housekeeping in nature to update definitions to align with the Building Code Regulations and National Building Code wording.
Council intends to give second reading at its next regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The proposed by-law may be inspected and/or a copy obtained at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst during regular business hours.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
