Water Main Cleaning and Flushing - Tyndal Road, Duckling Dell, John Black Road
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Please be advised that the Amherst Water Utility will be performing water main cleaning and flushing on Thursday May 15, 2025 and Friday May 16, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Tyndal Road, Duckling Dell and John Black Road areas of the water system.
During this time, you may experience discolored water and low water pressure. We suggest that you may want to run some water for reserve prior to this time. If you typically operate a booster pump within your residence you may want to shut this off to avoid sediment from entering the pump. Following the flushing you may need to allow your cold water to run for a few minutes until it becomes clear.
It is suggested that you thoroughly flush your system following this time to release any entrapped air and sediment from your system.
Related Note: Water main flushing activities are planned to begin on May 20, 2025 and continue for several weeks in all other areas of town.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call 902-667-3334.
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Emergency water main repair - Franklyn Street
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An emergency water main repair is underway on Franklyn Street, in the area of civic #8. Drivers are advised to expect delays in this area and should plan an alternate route.
Residents in the immediate area should expect water service disruption. Once the repair is complete, water lines should be flushed by running the cold water.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions: 902-667-3352.
Trail and Walking Track Maintenance
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Over the next few weeks and periodically throughout the summer, you may notice maintenance work at the Amherst Stadium walking track, and throughout town on our outdoor walking trails.
These resources are great ways for citizens to be active and enjoy the sights around town. Because they are well used, regular maintenance is required to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy yourself at the track and on the trails, and be sure to give our Public Works crews a wave when you see them out making improvements.
Plan Amherst is seeking public input until May 31
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We need your input! The Town of Amherst is working with UPLAND Planning + Design Studio to review and renew our Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents. Based on technical analysis and community input, we have developed updated versions of these documents and we are seeking community feedback. Our goal is to determine if the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw reflect the diverse needs of residents and businesses.
Join us online on May 15 or visit our booth at the Amherst Home Show on May 24 and 25 to share your feedback on the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
Visit www.planamherst.ca to view the draft Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy documents, register for the May 15 online session, or provide your feedback through the online form (open until May 31).
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Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria 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 112 West Victoria Street (PID 25000605) to permit the construction of two 16-unit buildings and three 8-unit buildings.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 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
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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
