NOTICE OF INTENT - To Adopt a By-law to Repeal the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program By-law, P-2
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a By-law to Repeal the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program By-law, P-2.
The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program financed owner-occupied, home energy retrofits and renewable energy adoption through the property tax account and was administered for the Town by the Clean Foundation. The uptake in the program has been minimal from the start. When this program was used, it was mostly used for heat pumps; however, the heat pump market has addressed the financing part of this directly through contractors or other loans available.
The Town of Amherst had a service agreement with Clean Foundation that expired on March 31, 2026, and was not renewed. Clean Foundation has recently announced that it will no longer be administering the program after October 31, 2026. Considering this and the low uptake in the program it was recommended that this By-law be repealed.
Chamberlain Street Closed May 1, 2026
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Chamberlain Street is closed between Newton Avenue and the train tracks for water main repair today - Friday, May 1, 2026.
Area closed to all traffic - plan alternate route.
It is estimated that this work will be completed by 2 p.m. today - please watch for a status update here.
Questions about this work? Contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Step Into Amherst’s Story This Friday With Jane’s Walk
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Looking for something different to do this Friday? Take a walk through Amherst’s past and present with Jane’s Walk – a free, community-led event happening May 1 - Rain or shine!
Residents and visitors are invited to join a guided walking tour through downtown Amherst, where local history, architecture, and storytelling come together in a relaxed, social setting. It’s a chance to see familiar streets in a new way, share stories, and connect with neighbours.
Jane’s Walk is part of a global movement inspired by Jane Jacobs, whose work reshaped how we think about cities, neighbourhoods, and public spaces. These walks are led by community members and focus on local knowledge, lived experience, and conversation.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, May 1 - Rain or Shine!
- Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: First Baptist Church (arrive just before 1:00 p.m.)
- Cost: Free
Read more: Step Into Amherst’s Story This Friday With Jane’s Walk
Notice of Intent To Adopt a By-law To Amend the Deed Transfer Tax By-law B-2
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a By-law to Amend the Deed Transfer Tax By-Law, B-2.
The Deed Transfer Tax is a buyer-paid tax that applies to the sale price of every property that is transferred by deed. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to change the amount of the deed transfer tax from one and one quarter percent (1.25%) to one and one half percent (1.5%). This change would come into effect July 1, 2026.
Council intends to give second reading at its next regular meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The proposed 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.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Amherst Stadium Elevator out of Service
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𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: The elevator at the Amherst Stadium is out of service until further notice.
We are working to make required repairs as quickly as possible.
Questions or concerns? Please contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Town of Amherst facilities closed over the Easter weekend
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Town Hall, the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre are closed Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6 - re-opening on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The Amherst Stadium is closed Friday, open Saturday, then closed again Sunday and Monday.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the Easter weekend.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Read more: Town of Amherst facilities closed over the Easter weekend
Notice of Publication - By-law to Amend the Commercial Development Support Program By-law P-9
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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
