Additional Water Main Repair - Smith Road, July 17, 2025
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Town of Amherst public works crews will be back on Smith Road in the Nappan area on July 17 to address an ongoing issue with the water main.
Work will begin at 8 a.m. and residents from civic number 1 through to civic number 581 will experience water service interruptions. This work should be completed before the end of the day, July 17.
Any questions about this work can be directed to Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Read more: Additional Water Main Repair - Smith Road, July 17, 2025
Heartland Tour in Amherst July 17, 2025 – Watch for Participants
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This is the second year The Heartland Tour will make a stop in Amherst. More than 400 participants of all ages will be enjoying organized physical activities at several different facilities in and around Amherst.
Find more information on The Heartland Tour here.
Motorists are advised to be aware of groups of cyclists, runners, and walkers on our sidewalks, streets and area roads on Thursday, July 17. Activities begin shortly after 9 a.m. and should be wrapped up by early in the afternoon.
Here are the event’s cycling routes, for reference:
- 54kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46447386
- 22kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47135591
- 8.4kms - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46447150
Questions about The Heartland Tour and events in Amherst can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Station Street closed for Bordertown Biker Bash 2025
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The 2025 edition of The Bordertown Biker Bash is set to take place this Friday through Sunday, July 18, 19 and 20.
Station Street will be closed between Crescent Avenue and Abbott Street on July 18, 19 and 20 to create the pedestrian-only zone required for this event.
Barricades will be in place and motorists are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
Read more: Station Street closed for Bordertown Biker Bash 2025
Smith Road - water main repair July 15, 2025
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Water main repairs are taking place this morning on Smith Road in the Nappan area to install new permanent parts on a recent temporary fix.
Water service will be interrupted for civic addresses 1-581 and this repair work will be completed as soon as possible today.
Questions or concerns? Please call 902-667-3352 or email
Canada Day street closure - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets, and Church Street will be closed at King Street on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Amherst's annual Canada Day celebrations.
Follow our Town of Amherst Facebook page, and our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Department Facebook page for more information on Canada Day and upcoming community events.
Questions: 1-902-667-3352 or
Read more: Canada Day street closure - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Canada Day collection changes - garbage, compost, recycling
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Attention Amherst Residents with Tuesday, Week 1 collection! Please take note of garbage, recycling, and organics pick-up changes for the Canada Day holiday.
Tuesday, July 1 collection will take place on Saturday, June 28.
Please place materials are curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection.
pdf You can reference our Solid Waste Collection Calendar here(1.17 MB) .
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Completed: Emergency water main repair - South Albion Street - June 25, 2025
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Town of Amherst public works crews have completed repairs and water service has been restored to customers in the Albion Street area who were affected by this morning's water main break.
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Water service will be impacted for customers along South Albion Street from Clinton Street to the area of KFC.
This is an emergency water main break. Repair work is underway, and estimated time to finish is several hours.
Another notice will be issued when repairs are complete and water service is restored.
Questions can be directed to 902-667-3352 or
Read more: Completed: Emergency water main repair - South Albion Street - June 25, 2025
