New Three-Way Stop Coming to Willow Street
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The new street providing access to the apartment development behind E.B. Chandler Junior High School will be named Gallagher Street.
The intersection where Gallagher Street meets Willow Street – located between Webster Street and Walter Purdy Avenue – will soon become a three-way stop.
Work in this area is expected to begin later this week.
Temporary detours will be in place while crews install new signage and a new crosswalk.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Street Closure for Great Amherst Street Party
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Streets will be closed downtown this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for The Great Amherst Street Party.
Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock Street and Lawrence Street. And Church Street will be closed at King Street.
This closure will start at 7 a.m. on October 18 and the street will re-open at 5 p.m. on the same day.
Drivers downtown on Saturday are advised to plan an alternate route.
Questions about street closures can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Town Facilities Closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving
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On Monday, October 13, 2025, the following Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving:
- Town Hall
- Amherst Stadium (Exception: 2 pm game)
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
- Public Works Garage
Amherst Fire and Police services will operate as normal over the holiday Monday.
- Public Works emergency service: 902-667-7227
Facilities will resume regular operating hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Read more: Town Facilities Closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving
CANCELLED: Street Closure on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Subway
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Due to an issue with a service provider, the work on the West Pleasant Street underpass originally scheduled for October 10 has been cancelled until further notice.
There will be no street closure at West Pleasant and Albion (the subway) this Friday.
Another notice will be issued when this work is re-scheduled.
For anyone with questions, please call Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or email
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On Friday, October 10, 2025, West Pleasant Street will be closed to through traffic between Albion Street and Park Street.
Public works will be completing work on the street surface drainage grate in the area of the subway underpass.
- The street will be closed by 7 a.m. on October 10
- Work will be completed and street re-opened by 4 p.m. on October 10
Signage at the Park Street partial barricade will indicate businesses in this area are open.
Please watch for updates on Town of Amherst social channels, including here on our website, on Facebook, or on Voyent Alert.
For questions about this project, please call Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or email
Read more: CANCELLED: Street Closure on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Subway
Notice of Intent: By-law to Amend the Fires and Burning of Materials By-law, C-07
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider a By-law to Amend the Town of Amherst Fires and Burning of Materials By-law C-07.
The purpose of the amendments is to provide additional clarification around the use of recreational outdoor burning appliances fueled by propane or natural gas. This clarification is intended to ensure consistent understanding and application of the by-law’s requirements.
Read more: Notice of Intent: By-law to Amend the Fires and Burning of Materials By-law, C-07
Two Vacancies on Audit Committee
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Call for Citizen Appointments
The Town of Amherst is looking for interested citizens to fill two vacancies on the Town of Amherst Audit Committee. This committee assists Town Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to finance and audit matters.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all of the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Possess a knowledge of finance and audit-related matters;
- Be of good character;
- Possess the skills and abilities to make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out committee responsibilities; and,
- Consent to criminal record and background checks.
Town Facilities Closed on September 30
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Tuesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In recognition of this day, the following Town of Amherst facilities will be closed:
- Amherst Town Hall
- Public Works Garage
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
- Amherst Stadium
Public Works emergency service: 902-667-7227.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal on September 30.
Facilities will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
