Havelock Street Closure, September 4
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Please Note: On Wednesday, September 4 From 3-4 p.m., a portion of Havelock Street in downtowm Amherst will be closed for one hour.
Between Princess and King Streets, there will be no through traffic on Havelock Street and motorists are asked to plan an alternate route.
Havelock street will re-open for normal traffic flow at 4 p.m. on September 4.
Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding an application for a Development Agreement to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828).
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Read more: Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
Nominations Open - Town of Amherst Municipal Elections
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TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned will accept nominations for the following offices in and for the Town of Amherst for which an election will be held on the 19th day of October, 2024.
MAYOR
Six (6) Councillors
AND TAKE NOTICE that a nomination shall be filed at the office of the Returing Officer, Kimberlee J. Jones, Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street, Amherst, N.S. between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on NOMINATION DAY, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 or by appointment only during the period of August 29-September 9, 2024 during regular business hours (8:30 am-4:00 pm).
Read more: Nominations Open - Town of Amherst Municipal Elections
Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
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The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 9 to August 25, re-opening on August 26. This closure is necessary for the annual process of installing the ice surface for the season ahead.
Read more: Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
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On Thursday, August 8, portions of Victoria Street East and Church Street will be closed for a special event.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets. Church Street will also be closed beginning at 7 a.m. between King Street and Victoria Street East.
Read more: Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
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Laplanche street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Saturday, August 3 between Victoria Street East and Dale Street. This closure will begin at 11 a.m. and the street will re-open at 3 p.m.
This closure will accommodate a ceremony to unveil a new monument dedicated to the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in memorial park, beside Town Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
Read more: Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
Organics Collection
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The weekly collection of organics (green bins) within the boundaries of the Town of Amherst has resumed. Please put your green bins by the curb every week - when you put your garbage out, and when you put your recycling out.
Weekly organics collection will continue until September 20, 2024.
Reference your pdf 2024 Collection Schedule (660 KB) .
