Traffic disruption May 21 - Havelock Street
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Traffic control flaggers are in place on Havelock Street today between Ratchford and Prince Arthur Streets while Nova Scotia Power does work in the area.
Drivers are advised to expect delays, or to choose an alternate route. This work is expected to be completed later today.
Water main flushing starts May 20, 2025
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The Town of Amherst Water Utility will perform water main flushing starting Tuesday May 20, 2025 continuing for approximately five weeks.
During this time customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low water pressure, and may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes clear. The Utility suggests you thoroughly flush your system following water main flushing to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call: 902-667-3352.
Town facilities closed for Victoria Day long weekend
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Town Hall will be closed, along with the Amherst Stadium, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre on Monday, May 19, 2025, for the Victoria Day long weekend.
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 over the holiday weekend.
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Amherst intersection closing May 20 for Nova Scotia Power maintenance
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On Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, Nova Scotia Power will be conducting maintenance work at the intersection of Albion and Pleasant Streets. This intersection will be closed beginning around 5:30 p.m. and detours will be in place.
This work is anticipated to be completed within two hours, and the intersection will be re-opened at that time.
Drivers in this area are advised to plan an alternate route on Tuesday evening, May 20.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions by calling 902-667-3352 or by emailing
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Street closure and barricades in place for May 19 event
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The YMCA of Cumberland – along with many community groups – is hosting the Kids of Steel Triathlon this holiday Monday, May 19.
Prince Arthur Street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Monday morning, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Racing events will course through town and barricades with volunteer staff people will be present at intersections along the route.
Streets involved in the event include: Prince Arthur Street, Havelock Street, Acadia Street, Agnew Street, Norman Street, Spring Street and Willow Street.
Please anticipate delays on Monday morning May 19, when driving in these areas.
For more information on this event, please visit the YMCA of Cumberland event page.
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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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