Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
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On Thursday, August 8, portions of Victoria Street East and Church Street will be closed for a special event.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets. Church Street will also be closed beginning at 7 a.m. between King Street and Victoria Street East.
Read more: Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
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Laplanche street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Saturday, August 3 between Victoria Street East and Dale Street. This closure will begin at 11 a.m. and the street will re-open at 3 p.m.
This closure will accommodate a ceremony to unveil a new monument dedicated to the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in memorial park, beside Town Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
Read more: Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
Organics Collection
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The weekly collection of organics (green bins) within the boundaries of the Town of Amherst has resumed. Please put your green bins by the curb every week - when you put your garbage out, and when you put your recycling out.
Weekly organics collection will continue until September 20, 2024.
Reference your pdf 2024 Collection Schedule(660 KB) .
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement - 305 Church Street
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As of May 28, 2024 notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held on May 27, 2024, passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement to permit construction of a residential development containing a mix of single detached and multi-unit dwellings on property located at PID 25038720 (known locally as the Dolan Property).
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
Notice of Approval - P-2-27 Bylaw to Amend the Land Use Bylaw Zoning Map - 11 and 13 Industrial Park Drive
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As of May 28, 2024, notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a regular meeting held May 27, 2024 approved second and final reading to amend the Land Use Bylaw Zoning Map to change the zoning of 11 and 13 Industrial Park Drive (PIDs 25395872 & 25028507) from Highway Commercial to Mini Home.
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
2024-25 capital and operating budget available for viewing
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OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS - The report on the Town of Amherst’s 2024-25 general operating and capital budgets can now be viewed online at Budgets. The Amherst Water Utility’s operating budget and capital budget are included in the report.
Town Has New Tool to Improve Communication With Citizens
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Are you registered with Voyent Alert yet?
Voyent Alert is a multi-purpose communication service used by the Town of Amherst to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors about relevant day-to-day communications such as snow removal advisories, planned maintenance, water advisories, events etc.
The service is completely free for users, who can customize what kind of notices they receive. Message categories include Service Interruptions, Employment Opportunities, Procurement, Severe Weather Updates, Festivals and Events, Upcoming Meetings, and, general Amherst Updates.
How to Register:
Registration for this Canadian-based service is FREE, simple and totally anonymous.
Option #1:
To receive Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Option #2:
For Email, Text Message or Voice Call Alerts, visit the Voyent Alert registration portal and enter "Amherst" in the search bar.
Read more: Town Has New Tool to Improve Communication With Citizens
