Trail and Walking Track Maintenance
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Over the next few weeks and periodically throughout the summer, you may notice maintenance work at the Amherst Stadium walking track, and throughout town on our outdoor walking trails.
These resources are great ways for citizens to be active and enjoy the sights around town. Because they are well used, regular maintenance is required to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy yourself at the track and on the trails, and be sure to give our Public Works crews a wave when you see them out making improvements.
Plan Amherst is seeking public input until May 31
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We need your input! The Town of Amherst is working with UPLAND Planning + Design Studio to review and renew our Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents. Based on technical analysis and community input, we have developed updated versions of these documents and we are seeking community feedback. Our goal is to determine if the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw reflect the diverse needs of residents and businesses.
Join us online on May 15 or visit our booth at the Amherst Home Show on May 24 and 25 to share your feedback on the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
Visit www.planamherst.ca to view the draft Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy documents, register for the May 15 online session, or provide your feedback through the online form (open until May 31).
Read more: Plan Amherst is seeking public input until May 31
Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 112 West Victoria Street (PID 25000605) to permit the construction of two 16-unit buildings and three 8-unit buildings.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street or by email to
Read more: Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement: 91 Rupert Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held April 28, 2025 passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement on the property located at 91 Rupert Street (PID 25518242) to permit the construction of a 3-story, 18-unit apartment 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
Dated: April 29, 2025
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement: 3 Robie Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held April 28, 2025 passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement on the property located at 3 Robie Street (PID 25029471) to permit the construction of 4 additional units, for a total of 8 units in an existing structure.
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
Dated: April 29, 2025
Traffic Disruption: Church Street, April 28, 2025
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Eastward Energy will be installing a gas service on Monday, April 28, close to the intersection of Church Street and Robie Street in downtown Amherst.
Traffic control personnel will be in place on Church Street from approximately 8 a.m. on Monday until work is completed early Monday evening. Flow of traffic in this area will be stopped intermittently – drivers may want to plan an alternate route.
Read more: Traffic Disruption: Church Street, April 28, 2025
Street Closure - Victoria Street West
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Update (3:35 p.m.) - Work is complete and Victoria Street West is now back open to traffic.
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Nova Scotia Power is replacing a power pole and Victoria Street West is currently closed to all traffic between Kent Street and James Street.
Detours are in place - drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
This work is anticipated to be complete by early this afternoon. Victoria Street West will re-open at that time.
