Library Parking Lot Closed Saturday, September 21
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Please note that vehicle access to the Four Fathers Memorial Library parking lot at 21 Acadia Street will be closed at the Acadia Street entrance for the hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. This is necessary to accommodate a special event - the Carnival of the Arts, by the Chignecto Arts Council - that will make use of the parking area.
The rear parking area will still be open and accessible via Ratchford Street.
Water Main Flushing Notice
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The Town of Amherst will perform water main flushing starting Tuesday, September 17, 2024, continuing for approximately three weeks. During this time, customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low water pressure. Residents may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes (or until water becomes clear) during this time. It is recommended that you thoroughly flush your system following this time to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call: 902-667-3334
No Parking on Rupert Street - Victoria to Spring
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Residents and motorists are advised that re-paving operations will begin on Rupert Street first thing this Monday morning, September 9. Milling away the existing pavement surface is step one, which will take one or two days of work.
Please do not park any vehicles on Rupert Street on Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10. Ensure vehicles are removed from the street first thing in the morning so crews can proceed without obstacles.
Additional updates will be provided as operations progress.
The milling and re-paving of Rupert Street is a $250,000 project, approved by Council as part of the 2024/25 Capital Budget.
Havelock Street Closure, September 4
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Please Note: On Wednesday, September 4 From 3-4 p.m., a portion of Havelock Street in downtowm Amherst will be closed for one hour.
Between Princess and King Streets, there will be no through traffic on Havelock Street and motorists are asked to plan an alternate route.
Havelock street will re-open for normal traffic flow at 4 p.m. on September 4.
Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding an application for a Development Agreement to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828).
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Read more: Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
Nominations Open - Town of Amherst Municipal Elections
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TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned will accept nominations for the following offices in and for the Town of Amherst for which an election will be held on the 19th day of October, 2024.
MAYOR
Six (6) Councillors
AND TAKE NOTICE that a nomination shall be filed at the office of the Returing Officer, Kimberlee J. Jones, Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street, Amherst, N.S. between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on NOMINATION DAY, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 or by appointment only during the period of August 29-September 9, 2024 during regular business hours (8:30 am-4:00 pm).
Read more: Nominations Open - Town of Amherst Municipal Elections
Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
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The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 9 to August 25, re-opening on August 26. This closure is necessary for the annual process of installing the ice surface for the season ahead.
Read more: Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
