Public Participation Opportunity - 59 Church Street and 16 Prince Arthur Street
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A Public Participation Opportunity will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding two development agreements.
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Bylaw Adoption - Road Trails Designation
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A BY-LAW REGARDING ROAD TRAIL DESIGNATION
Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a Road Trails Designation By-Law.
By-law Adoption - Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO)
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A BY-LAW REGARDING REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (REMO)
Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) By-Law.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 has been proclaimed as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Amherst. This is the day that commemorates and honours the children who never returned home, and acknowledges the resilience, dignity, and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors, families, and communities.
Council urges Amherst residents to observe this day with reflection and action to build understanding of our shared history with Indigenous Peoples. By acknowledging the truths of our past, we strengthen our commitment to a future founded on respect, unity and understanding.
Find more information here on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Please Note: Town of Amherst facilities will be closed on September 30, in observation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Audit Committee - Call for Citizen Appointment
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The Town of Amherst is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacancy on the Town of Amherst Audit Committee. This Committee assists Town Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to finance and audit matters.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all of the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Possess a knowledge of finance and audit-related matters;
- Be of good character;
- Possess the skills and abilities to make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out Committee responsibilities; and
- Consent to criminal record and background checks.
Please provide a written letter of your background and interests to Natalie LeBlanc, Municipal Clerk, PO Box 516, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS B4H 4A1 or by email to
All applications must be received by Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Church Street closures, week of Sept 21, 2026
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Town of Amherst's public works will be replacing the sidewalk on Church Street in front of the CIBC. Work will begin on Monday, September 21, and will continue all week.
Church Street will be closed between King Street and Princess Street in order to complete this work.
Barricades will be in place every day during the week of September 21 - Church Street closed at 7 a.m. and anticipated re-opening time every night is 7 p.m.
Drivers are encouraged to plan an alternate route during this time.
This sidewalk replacement project is part of the 2026-2027 capital budget, and it was identified because the existing brick pavers are in poor condition and are deteriorating. This project has a budget of $10,000.
Notice of Public Participation Opportunity - October 5, 2026
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Amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
Town of Amherst staff invite you to a Public Participation Opportunity regarding amendments to the Town of Amherst Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw to define and address “consumption sites” and “overnight or emergency shelters”.
Under the current Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Land Use Bylaw (LUB), these types of facilities are not defined. It is important to note that this public participation opportunity or any proposed amendments are not about moving the existing shelter. As an existing use, amendments to the planning documents do not impact on the current shelter’s operation.
A Public Participation Opportunity is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS where staff will present potential definitions of the above noted uses, with potential MPS and LUB amendments that specify where such uses are permitted and under what conditions.
Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS or by email to
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Read more: Notice of Public Participation Opportunity - October 5, 2026
