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.
Read more: Beacon Street Park washrooms closed June 16, 2025 - until further notice
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.
Read more: Traffic Disruptions Downtown Tonight - June 9, 2025
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
Read more: Victoria Street East closure - Saturday, June 14, 2025
Traffic Disruptions Downtown Tonight - June 4, 2025
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Please be advised that Town of Amherst public works crews will be re-painting elements on street surfaces throughout the downtown area tonight.
Activity will start at 6 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. at locations all around downtown Amherst.
If you are driving in the area tonight, please expect delays and traffic stops. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route if possible.
Read more: Traffic Disruptions Downtown Tonight - June 4, 2025
Notice of street closure - Station Street, beginning May 28, 2025
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Update: Work will continue this Saturday and Sunday May 31 and June 1
Station Street will re-open to all traffic at 5 PM on Friday, May 30. Work will continue at 77 Station Street on Saturday and Sunday where the street will remain open to all traffic, but minor delays may occur.
Caution should be used as there will be workers in the area.
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The Town of Amherst will begin work to the building located at 77 Station Street starting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 am. This work is expected to take 10 days. The building is being dealt with under Part XV of the Municipal Government Act and has been deemed a dangerous and unsightly premises.
Due to this, Station Street will be closed daily from Crescent Avenue to Abbott Street during weekday business hours (7 AM to 5 PM) until work is complete.
All avenues under the Municipal Government Act were pursued by the Town to have the owner(s) complete the required work, but the owner(s) have failed to take action. The Town is carrying out this work to ensure the safety of its citizens.
For anyone who may have questions regarding this street closure, please contact (902) 694-0133.
Read more: Notice of street closure - Station Street, beginning May 28, 2025
