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.
Convenient Options for Payments
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With the Canada Post Strike, do you know about all of our payment options?
- Cash, Debit, and Cheque payments are accepted in-person at:
- Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street E, Amherst, NS
- Online and telephone banking payments via your financial institution
- EDI (Electronic Transfer)
- Credit Card, via the third-party PLASTIQ service, for your Property tax and Water/Sewer bills
For more information on these convenient payment options, you can visit our "Pay Bills" webpage.
Please remember, final tax bills are due September 29, 2025.
Building Code Information Session
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National & Nova Scotia Building Code
Presentation on Significant Updates to the Building Code
Nova Scotia Building Officials Association Zone 1 will be holding free information sessions regarding some significant changes to the 2020 National Building Code and the 2025 Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations for builders and contractors. A free lunch or meal will be provided while quantities last.
Signs Will Be Removed From Utility Poles
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Town of Amherst Operations staff will be removing unauthorized signage from utility poles throughout town as the installation of signs on utility poles is prohibited under pdf Section 6.4 (e) of the Land Use Bylaw(2.78 MB) , on page 29.
Staff will begin removing signs on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Signs will be available for recovery at the public works garage at 14 McCully Street.
Questions can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Albion Street Paving September 18
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Drivers are advised to avoid the intersection of Robert Angus Drive and Albion Street on Thursday, September 18.
Starting in the early morning, traffic lights will be disabled and traffic control personnel will be in place as paving begins in the intersection of Albion Street and Robert Angus Drive.
Anyone driving in this area starting early Thursday morning can expect delays. It will be best to avoid the area by planning an alternate route.
West Pleasant Street Open Temporarily at Subway
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Please be advised that West Pleasant Street is open again for the time being at Albion Street - this is the train track underpass, also know as the subway.
𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻.
Please watch here for more information on this next closure of West Pleasant Street; check our Town Facebook page, or watch for updates on Voyent Alert.
Questions about work on town streets can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Rail Safety Week 2025
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It is Rail Safety Week from September 15-21 in Amherst, as proclaimed by Mayor Small. This is the time of year when there is a special focus on educating and informing everyone about the importance of rail safety.
Last year, there were 68 avoidable fatalities in Canada involving members of the public and railways. We need everyone to understand the dangers and to behave appropriately around train tracks.
Visit www.StopTrackTragedies.ca to hear stories of people personally affected by railway incidents, and to learn more about rail safety.
