Town of Amherst Tax Sale - Thursday, July 3, 2025
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Public Notice is hereby given that lands and premises hereinafter described are liable to be sold for taxes due to the Town of Amherst as indicated in the sum set under the description of said lot and unless such taxes, interest and expenses are paid, the Town will proceed to sell the land and/or premises at public auction at the Town of Amherst, Town Hall, Council Chambers, 98 Victoria St., Amherst, NS on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon according to law, with bidding registration being at 9:30 am.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day event - June 20, 2025
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Please join on Friday morning us as we officially proclaim National Indigenous Peoples Day in Amherst.
- 9 A.M.
- Friday, June 20, 2025
- Church Street flag poles at the YMCA
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Beacon Street Park washrooms closed June 16, 2025 - until further notice
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Please be advised: Washrooms at Beacon Street Park are closed until further notice due to significant acts of vandalism.
This is an unfortunate, unnecessary service interruption.
An announcement will be shared when the washrooms are open again, after cleaning and repairs.
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Havelock Street sidewalk replacement begins June 16, 2025
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Town of Amherst Public Works crews will be replacing the sidewalk on the east side of Havelock Street - from Prince Arthur Street to Spring Street.
Work will start on June 16 and the project is expected to last approximately one month.
This sidewalk replacement project has a cost of $40,000, and it is part of an $83,000 investment in strategic sidewalk replacements for the 2025/26 capital budget.
Additional sidewalk replacement projects planned for this year include: Wellington Street - Croft Street to Church Street ($19.000); Dickey Street (North Side) - Rupert Street to Donald Avenue ($18,000); and, Donald Avenue - Dickey Street to Dickey Brook ($6,000).
Albion Street Closed - June 11, 2025
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Public Works crews have Albion Street closed at the intersection with Pleasant Street to repair a catch basin. Work is expected to wrap up in the next two hours. Detour signage is in place, and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Traffic Disruptions Downtown Tonight - June 9, 2025
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Town of Amherst public works crews will be doing some more painting on street surfaces throughout the downtown area tonight.
Activity will start at 6 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m. at locations all around downtown Amherst.
If you are driving in the area tonight, please expect delays and traffic stops. Some streets may be completely closed to traffic with detour signs in place.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route if possible.
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Victoria Street East closure - Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Please be advised that on Saturday, June 14, 2025, Victoria Street East will be closed between Church Street and Havelock Street. Barricades will be in place and drivers are encouraged to plan an alternate route.
The closure will begin at 8 a.m. and Victoria Street East will re-open at approximately 3:30 p.m.
This closure will accommodate Pride Month events taking place at Victoria Square and area on June 14, as organized by Cumberland Pride. For more information on this year's Pride events, please visit the Cumberland Pride Facebook page.
Please direct any questions about this street closure to Amherst Town Hall by emailing
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