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The dedicated work performed by VON Cumberland to ensure the health and safety of Amherst and area residents was recognized on May 15, 2020, when Mayor David Kogon proclaimed May 17 to May 23, 2020, as VON Week in the Town of Amherst.
“VON site nurses, home-support workers, other staff and volunteers have been caring for the lives and well-being of Amherst and area residents since 1938,” Mayor David Kogon said as he signed the proclamation.
“By proclaiming VON week, we acknowledge the incredible care VON staff and volunteers deliver in order to keep people healthy and safe at home. It is even more important to recognized their efforts during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amherst Mayor David Kogon has an updated message about the COVID-19 pandemic. To view his message, please go to: https://youtu.be/SCD2gGcccOk
The Amherst Water Utility’s operating budget of slightly more than $2.2 million was approved by Amherst town council during its April 27, 2020, session.
In approving the budget, council noted the water utility rates are set by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and that the water rates for the 2020-21 fiscal year will remain the same as the 2019-20 rates.
The Town of Amherst, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is waiving the interest fees on overdue tax and miscellaneous accounts for the months of March, April, and May.
Interest is also being waived for March, April, May and June for outstanding water and sewer accounts.
While interim tax bills are still due on May 31, no interest will be charged for the month of June as long as the account is paid in full by June 30. First-quarter water bills are still due on June 30 but no interest will be charged for the month of July as long as the account is paid in full by July 31.