Town News

Details: Category: Articles; Published: 23 July 2025

The Town of Amherst has received $364,837 from the federal Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to launch the Town of Amherst Mobile Outreach Program. This is a new, collaborative, community-led initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing toxic drug and overdose crisis in the region, through service delivery supported by a mobile response vehicle and full-time staffing.

Amherst is the only community in Nova Scotia to receive ETF funding, marking a significant step forward in addressing the complex needs of individuals struggling with substance use, housing instability, and mental health challenges.

The Town of Amherst Mobile Outreach Program will be operated through a partnership led by the Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association (CHHSA), in close collaboration with the YMCA of Cumberland’s Community Development Program, the Amherst Police Department, Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions, and other community partners.

Trauma-informed, mobile supports will be offered to residents who are often underserved and living at the margins of traditional systems of care.

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 18 July 2025

Please be advised that changes have been made to the parking area behind the Credit Union in downtown Amherst.

Along the exit lane from the George Blanch Memorial Parking Lot to Havelock Street, parking used to be designated on the left side. This is now a no parking zone.

Parking is now provided on the right side of the lane in clearly marked spots.

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 16 July 2025

Town of Amherst public works crews will be back on Smith Road in the Nappan area on July 17 to address an ongoing issue with the water main.

Work will begin at 8 a.m. and residents from civic number 1 through to civic number 581 will experience water service interruptions. This work should be completed before the end of the day, July 17.

Any questions about this work can be directed to Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 16 July 2025

This is the second year The Heartland Tour will make a stop in Amherst. More than 400 participants of all ages will be enjoying organized physical activities at several different facilities in and around Amherst.

Find more information on The Heartland Tour here.

Motorists are advised to be aware of groups of cyclists, runners, and walkers on our sidewalks, streets and area roads on Thursday, July 17. Activities begin shortly after 9 a.m. and should be wrapped up by early in the afternoon.

Here are the event’s cycling routes, for reference:

54kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46447386
22kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47135591
8.4kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46447150

Questions about The Heartland Tour and events in Amherst can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published: 16 July 2025

The 2025 edition of The Bordertown Biker Bash is set to take place this Friday through Sunday, July 18, 19 and 20.

Station Street will be closed between Crescent Avenue and Abbott Street on July 18, 19 and 20 to create the pedestrian-only zone required for this event.

Barricades will be in place and motorists are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.