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Bonafide Dog Cuts Welcomed to Amherst
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The Town of Amherst is pleased to welcome Bonafide Dog Cuts, a new dog grooming business now open in the community. Recently, Mayor Rob Small and Councillors Hal Davidson and Terry McManaman met with owner Chelsea Skinner to congratulate her on the opening of her new salon, and to present a new business certificate in recognition of her exciting new venture.
Skinner brings more than five years of professional grooming experience, and a strong commitment to continued learning through seminars and professional development. She offers specialized services, along with full grooming and bath services tailored to each dog’s needs.
Mayor Rob Small and Councillors Hal Davidson and Terry McManaman recently met with Chelsea Skinner - owner of Bonafide Dog Cuts - to present her with a new business certificate and officially welcome her to the Amherst business community.
Notice of Publication By-Law D-3
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BY-LAW TO AMEND THE DISCHARGE INTO PUBLIC SEWERS BY-LAW, D-3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the Town of Amherst Discharge into Public Sewers By-Law was approved by Amherst Town Council on January 21, 2026, and is in effect as of the date of this publication.
The subject By-Law outlines the controls for connections and discharges to public sewer systems. Further to a recent application for a municipal boundary change to take into the Town the property located on the west side of route 204 in the community of Brookdale, PID 25038720, the amended By-Law adds wording that the By-Law “shall apply to all areas within the Municipality and to all the areas outside of the Municipality that are serviced by a sewer system discharging directly or indirectly into any of the wastewater facilities owned, operated and maintained by the Municipality.”
Copies of the amended Discharge into Public Sewers By-Law D-3 may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, during regular business hours. pdf The By-Law can also be viewed online here.(17.55 MB)
Do Not Push Snow Onto Streets or Sidewalks
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One of the first steps after a major snowstorm is snow clearing. Please take appropriate precautions whenever clearing snow.
Remember: sidewalks or streets adjacent to your property cannot be obstructed by your snow clearing activities. Do not push snow onto streets or sidewalks.
No person shall deposit any snow or ice on the travelled way of a street or sidewalk or deposit any snow or ice near a portion of the travelled way of a street or sidewalk so as to hinder clearing of the travelled pathway.
As the owner or occupant of a property, you are to remove all snow from the obstructed portion of the sidewalk adjacent to your property.
If there are any questions about snow clearing requirements, please contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Solid Waste Collection Cancelled Jan 27
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Please be advised that Solid Waste Collection is cancelled for Tuesday, January 27(Tuesday, Week 1 residents) due to road conditions. Collection will now take place on Saturday, January 31.
Any questions about Solid Waste Collection or other matters can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Town Facilities Closed Jan 26
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Due to forecasted snow and high winds, the following Town of Amherst facilities will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026:
- Town Hall – 98 E. Victoria Street
- Amherst Stadium – 185 Church Street
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre – 5 Ratchford Street
The meeting of Amherst Town Council originally scheduled for 6 p.m. on January 26 has been re-scheduled to 6 p.m. on February 2.
Amherst Police and Fire services will remain operational.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police Dispatch at 902-667-8600.
A New Golf Experience Arrives in Amherst: Condors Golf Lounge Inc.
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The Town of Amherst is excited to welcome Condors Golf Lounge Inc., a new, women-owned business bringing world-class golf experiences and so much more to our community.
Mayor Rob Small, CAO Jason MacDonald, and members of Council joined in presenting a New Business Certificate and welcoming owner Laura to Amherst’s business community.
