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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Temporary Service Disruption - Town Hall
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Please be advised that in person Front Counter Services at Amherst Town Hall will be unavailable today, Thursday April 3rd, and tomorrow, Friday April 4th. Town Hall remains open, we are just unable to accept in person payments.
Thank you for your understanding.
Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 3 Robie Street
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for 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 in an existing structure.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street or by email to
For additional information please visit the current application section of the Town of Amherst website or contact Torben Laux, Land Use Planner at 902-667-3352 or by email to
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
