West Pleasant Street Open Temporarily at Subway
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Please be advised that West Pleasant Street is open again for the time being at Albion Street - this is the train track underpass, also know as the subway.
๐๐ป๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป.
Please watch here for more information on this next closure of West Pleasant Street; check our Town Facebook page, or watch for updates on Voyent Alert.
Questions about work on town streets can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Rail Safety Week 2025
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It is Rail Safety Week from September 15-21 in Amherst, as proclaimed by Mayor Small. This is the time of year when there is a special focus on educating and informing everyone about the importance of rail safety.
Last year, there were 68 avoidable fatalities in Canada involving members of the public and railways. We need everyone to understand the dangers and to behave appropriately around train tracks.
Visit www.StopTrackTragedies.ca to hear stories of people personally affected by railway incidents, and to learn more about rail safety.
Town Facilities Closed for Labour Day Holiday
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On Monday, September 1, Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the Labour Day holiday. Closures include Town Hall, The Amherst Stadium, and The Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.
The number for Public Works emergency service is: 902-667-7227.
Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2. Please note that regular operating hours will be in effect at Town Hall beginning on September 2 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Queen Street Closed for Repaving Aug 20, 2025
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Queen Street will be closed on August 20, 2025, for repaving between Albion Street and Croft Street. This block of Queen Street will be closed at 7 a.m. and will open again at 1 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Recreational Burn Ban
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Planning to use a propane or natural gas fire pit? Hereโs what you need to know
Trail Closures
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Trail Closures Due to Provincial Woods Closure
Due to the Province of Nova Scotiaโs closure of all wooded areas in response to extremely dry and high fire-risk conditions, several walking trails in Amherst are closed until further notice.
Voluntary Water Conservation Notice
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Town of Amherst Water Utility
Public Notification โ Voluntary Water Conservation Notice
Due to ongoing drought conditions affecting our region, the Amherst Water Utility is issuing a Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for all customers. While we want to reassure the community that our current groundwater source remains stable and is not in jeopardy, this conservation measure is being implemented proactively to help maintain reliable delivery of safe, clean potable water for everyone.
