Emergency water main repair - Lamy and Durley Streets
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Please be advised that repair work is underway for a water break in the area of Lamy Street and Durley Street in Amherst. Water service will be affected for customers on and around these streets. Repairs will be completed as soon as possible.
Street Closure - March 14, 2025
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Victoria Street will be closed to all traffic between Church Street and Havelock Street on Friday, March 14, 2025. This one-block closure will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is necessary for construction.
Questions can be directed to Amherst Town Hall – 902-667-3352 or
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Call for Citizen Appointments - Multiple Boards and Committees
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The Town of Amherst is looking for interested citizens to fill vacancies on the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, the Town of Amherst Planning Advisory Committee and the North Tyndal Wellfield Advisory Committee. These are volunteer positions.
The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners acts as a liaison between the Amherst Police Department and Amherst Town Council. The Board is made up of three members of Amherst Town Council, three citizen members appointed by Council, one citizen appointment that is a provincial appointment, as well as staff resources.
The role of the Planning Advisory Committee is to advise Council with respect to land use planning matters, and also acts as the Dangerous and Unsightly Committee and Heritage Advisory Committee. This Committee is made up of three members of Amherst Town Council, three citizen members appointed by Council, and staff resources.
The North Tyndal Wellfield Advisory Committee advises Town Council on policy issues to do with the protection of the groundwater quality. This Committee is comprised of Councillors and citizen members appointed by Council for both the Town of Amherst and the Municipality of the County of Cumberland.
Read more: Call for Citizen Appointments - Multiple Boards and Committees
Emergency watermain repair - Foundry Street and Copp Avenue
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A water break has occurred at the intersection of Foundry Street and Copp Avenue. Emergency repair work will begin soon.
During this repair work, water service will be affected for the immediate area. Water service will be restored as soon as possible.
Traffic at the intersection of Foundry and Copp will also be affected during repair work and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
Please contact Town Hall for more information at 902-667-3352 or
Alley closed to all access
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The alley running between Town Hall and First Baptist Church is temporarily closed for all use during construction of a new Town Hall access ramp.
A temporary access ramp will be available at the front door of Town Hall, on Victoria Street East. A doorbell will be place to request staff assistance to enter.
We appreciate your patience during this construction project as we improve accessibility to Town Hall.
Anyone with questions can call Town Hall (8:30-4:30, M-F) at 902-667-3352 or email
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement - 96 Church Street
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Notice is hereby given that at a meeting held February 24, 2025, Amherst Town Council gave second and final reading of a development agreement to create 7 units, 6 units within a building and one standalone unit, at 96 Church Street (PID 25013814).
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 February 25, 2025
Town facilities closed for Nova Scotia Heritage Day
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Monday, February 17, is Nova Scotia Heritage Day and Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the holiday.
- Town Hall
- Amherst Stadium
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.
For public works emergency service on holidays, call: 902-667-7227.
