Amherst Remembers
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As we approach the fifth anniversary of the 2020 mass casualty, Amherst remembers and honours all 22 victims, their families, and friends.
Flags will be lowered to half mast at Town facilities this afternoon and will remain in place over the long weekend.
Caring, kindness, compassion, empathy. We are Nova Scotia Strong.
Amherst Stadium closing for annual removal of ice surface
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The Amherst Stadium will be closed from April 21 to May 4 for the annual removal of the ice surface. The facility will reopen on May 5 with daily operating hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Access schedule information any time by visiting the Stadium Calendar on our website.
Victoria Street E. closed for emergency watermain repair
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*This repair work was completed and Victoria Street East re-opened to traffic*
Victoria Street East is currently closed from Havelock Street to Acadia Street. A watermain has ruptured and needs immediate repair, which will be completed as soon as possible.
Customers in the immediate area may experience water service disruptions.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
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Church Street closed - emergency watermain repair
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*This repair work was completed and Church Street re-opened to traffic*
Church Street is closed between Beacon Street and Wellington Street to complete an emergency watermain repair. Detour signage is in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Surrounding residences may experience water service disruptions during this repair work, which will be completed as quickly as possible.
Please direct any questions to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
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Havelock Street Closed April 7, 2025
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Drivers, please note: Havelock Street is closed between Prince Arthur and Ratchford Streets until approximately 4 p.m. today, April 7, 2025.
Access to the Post Office will be available for local traffic on Havelock Street at Ratchford Street.
Questions can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Duke Street Closed - April 4, 2025
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Work is taking place today on Duke Street - between York and Park Streets - to replace a utility pole.
Duke Street is closed to through traffic all day today. Local traffic will still have controlled access. It is anticipated that this job will be completed by 3 p.m. today.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions at 902-667-3352 or
Notice of Street Closure - West Pleasant Street - April 15, 2025
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CN will be completing an inspection of the train bridge crossing over West Pleasant Street on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It will be necessary to close a section of West Pleasant Street to all traffic to complete this inspection.
West Pleasant Street will be closed at the intersection with Albion Street, and again at the intersection with Park Street. These closures will take effect at 9 a.m. on April 15, with barricades and detour signage remaining in place until 4 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
CN Can be contacted at: 1-888-888-5909 or
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