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.
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.
Town of Amherst facilities closed over the Easter weekend
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Town Hall, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre are closed Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21 - re-opening on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The Amherst Stadium is closed Friday, open Saturday, then closed again until May 5 for annual maintenance.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the Easter weekend.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Read more: Town of Amherst facilities closed over the Easter weekend
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.
