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Created: 25 March 2026

Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a regular meeting held March 23, 2026, approved second and final reading of a By-law to Amend the Commercial Development Support By-law P-9.

This by-law, originally adopted in September of 2017, allowed a commercial property owner who is undertaking a new construction or a significant expansion, to phase in the increased taxes as a result of the increased assessment of their property over a ten-year period. The by-law amendments now phase in the taxes for the new assessment over five years. In addition, amendments include capping the rebate paid to a maximum of $100,000 annually, updating the map in Schedule A – Land Use Zoning Map, as well as corrections to some minor grammatical errors.

These amendments will only impact new agreements from May 1, 2026, on; all current agreements will be honoured in their current form.

Copies of this By-law may be inspected and/or a copy obtained at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst during regular business hours or on the Town of Amherst website, here: https://www.amherst.ca/government/bylaws.html.

Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk

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Created: 23 March 2026

Development Agreement Application

The Town of Amherst invites you to attend a Public Participation Opportunity regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 1 Albion Street (PID 25009432) to permit the construction of a 24-unit and 12-unit Apartment Building.

A Public Participation Opportunity will be held on Monday, March 30^th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an overview of the proposal followed by an opportunity for questions and comments. At a later date, a summary of the meeting will be provided to the Planning Advisory Committee who will consider a recommendation to Amherst Town Council.

Written submissions in support of or opposition to the proposal will be accepted in advance. These should be directed to Natalie LeBlanc, Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street, or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Friday, March 27^th, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

For additional information please visit the current application section of the Town of Amherst website (https://www.amherst.ca/development-applications.html) or contact Torben Laux, Land Use Planner at 902-667-3352 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk

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Created: 17 March 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held on November 24, 2025, adopted a new Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw which governs all aspects of land use and development within the Town.

The documents are in effect as of the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the documents are available for viewing at Amherst Town Hall during regular business hours, or on the Town of Amherst website at https://www.amherst.ca/planning-economic-development.html

Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk

Read more: Notice of Adoption: New Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw

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Created: 11 March 2026

Work on West Pleasant Street at Albion and the subway was completed and West Pleasant Street is now open to traffic again. 

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Beginning at 10:30 a.m. today - Wednesday, March 11 - West Pleasant Street will be closed between Albion and the train tracks.

This street closure is required to complete a repair at the subway.

Traffic control will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.

Businesses in the Hewson Complex can be accessed via the Hickman end of West Pleasant.

All work should be completed and streets re-opened by early this afternoon.

Questions? Please contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Read more: Street Closure March 11, 2026

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Created: 05 March 2026

Effective immediately, air horns are no longer permitted within the Amherst Stadium.

This allows us to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees. While we appreciate fan enthusiasm, the loud noise can be disruptive and risks hearing health.

Fans are encouraged to show support through applause, cheers, and less disruptive noise makers.

Read more: Air Horns No Longer Permitted Within the Amherst Stadium

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Created: 05 March 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider second reading and adoption of a By-law to Amend the Commercial Development Support Program By-Law P-9.

The current by-law, originally adopted in September of 2017, allows a commercial property owner who is undertaking a new construction or a significant expansion, to phase in the increased taxes as a result of the increased assessment of their property over a ten-year period. 

The proposed by-law amendments phase in the taxes for the new assessment over five years as opposed to the current ten years.  In addition, amendments include capping the rebate paid to a maximum of $100,000 annually, updating the map in Schedule A – Land Use Zoning Map, as well as corrections to some minor grammatical errors.

These proposed amendments will only impact new agreements from May 1, 2026, on; all current agreements would be honoured in their current form.

Council intends to give second reading at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.

For a copy of the proposed by-law, or for further information, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 902-667-3352 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk