Town Facilities Closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving
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On Monday, October 14, the following Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving:
- Amherst Town Hall
- Public Works Garage
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
- Amherst Stadium (Exception: 2 pm game)
If emergency service is required of the Public Works Garage, please call Amherst Police Dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal on Thanksgiving Day.
Read more: Town Facilities Closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving
Prince Arthur Street Closed - Emergency Water Main Repair
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Prince Arthur Street is closed to traffic from Church to Maple Streets to allow emergency repair to a broken watermain. Please plan your route accordingly.
Businesses and residences in the area will be without water for the duration of the repairs. Public works crews will complete these repairs as quickly as possible.
Read more: Prince Arthur Street Closed - Emergency Water Main Repair
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement - 9 Laplanche Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held September 23, 2024, passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement for the property located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828) to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Park Washrooms Closed for the Season
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Public washrooms located within Town of Amherst parks close for the season every year at the end of September; park washrooms are now closed.
But remember: the public washrooms at Dickey Park remain open year-round, accessible daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Voter Information Letters Coming in the Mail
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Municipal Election - October 19, 2024
Watch your mail for your voter information letter!
Your letter will contain information and instructions on how to cast your vote!
If you do not receive your letter by October 4, please contact us at 902-667-3352.
Town Facilities Closed on Monday, September 30
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Monday, 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 (exception: 4 p.m. game)
If emergency service is required of the Public Works Garage, please call Amherst Police Dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal on September 30.
Rupert Street Paving Begins September 25
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The process to pave Rupert Street will begin on September 25, 2024, and will continue for several days.
During this time, motorists are advised to plan alternate routes; traffic control personnel and detours will be in place for Rupert as well as cross-streets.
