Town News
Amherst approves new Live Burn Training Facility
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The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Fire Fighters Association have partnered on a major new project to design and construct a new Live Burn Training Facility for Amherst.
At a Special Council meeting held June 4th, Council amended the Capital Budget and approved an expenditure of $175,000 towards the new facility. The Amherst Fire Fighters Association will contribute the remaining roughly $1.8 million to the project.
This new facility will provide realistic fire suppression training to our Department which provides a local solution to our needs. The projected annual operating cost of this facility at peak use is estimated at $20,000 annually, which will cover the cost for propane and ongoing maintenance. There will be a corresponding savings in off site firefighting training.
Community Support Grants - June 4, 2025
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This afternoon we had the pleasure of presenting several community support grant cheques to representatives from Amherst organizations.
Mayor Small, Deputy Mayor Davidson, and Councillors Chambers, McManaman and Ripley were on hand to meet with recipients and provide their much-anticipated grants.
Recipients today included: Spring Street Academy Home & School Association, Bridge Adult Service Centre, Lillian Allbon Animal Shelter, Striders Running Club, Great Amherst Cultural Society, and Fundy Winds Marsh. A grant is also being issued to Westcumb Amateur Radio Club to support the purchase of a mobile communications trailer, but a representative was not able to attend today's event.
Please find more information on our community grants program here.
Bordertown Bulletin - June 2025
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pdf Access the June 2025 issue of Bordertown Bulletin here(11.47 MB) .
Traffic Disruptions Downtown Tonight - June 4, 2025
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Please be advised that Town of Amherst public works crews will be re-painting elements on street surfaces throughout the downtown area tonight.
Activity will start at 6 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. at locations all around downtown Amherst.
If you are driving in the area tonight, please expect delays and traffic stops. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route if possible.
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.
