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.
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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.
Trail and Walking Track Maintenance
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Over the next few weeks and periodically throughout the summer, you may notice maintenance work at the Amherst Stadium walking track, and throughout town on our outdoor walking trails.
These resources are great ways for citizens to be active and enjoy the sights around town. Because they are well used, regular maintenance is required to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy yourself at the track and on the trails, and be sure to give our Public Works crews a wave when you see them out making improvements.
Plan Amherst is seeking public input until May 31
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We need your input! The Town of Amherst is working with UPLAND Planning + Design Studio to review and renew our Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents. Based on technical analysis and community input, we have developed updated versions of these documents and we are seeking community feedback. Our goal is to determine if the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw reflect the diverse needs of residents and businesses.
Join us online on May 15 or visit our booth at the Amherst Home Show on May 24 and 25 to share your feedback on the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
Visit www.planamherst.ca to view the draft Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy documents, register for the May 15 online session, or provide your feedback through the online form (open until May 31).
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Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 112 West Victoria Street (PID 25000605) to permit the construction of two 16-unit buildings and three 8-unit buildings.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street or by email to
Read more: Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
