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Town investigating alternative to sponge playground surfaces in parks
Unsuccessful attempts to find a contractor to repair the sponge playground surface in the Beacon Street Park have led the Town of Amherst to investigate an alternative product to make the repairs – a wood carpet.
After council approved $20,000 to repair the sponge playground surface in its 2022-23 capital budget, staff contacted numerous suppliers that specialize in installing sponge playground surfaces. However, the contractors did not carry the product needed to repair the playground surface or declined to offer a quote due to the surface’s age and condition.
Amherst committee of the whole Nov. 21, 2022 highlights
Amherst town council’s committee of the whole, at its Nov. 21, 2022, meeting, recommended an amendment to the town’s proclamations and flag raising policy be referred to the town’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee.
Normally, organizations wishing a flag raising or proclamation, must apply at least one week ahead of the event. The proposed amendment would see the Acadian flag automatically raised on National Acadian Day, which is held annually on Aug. 15. Similarly, on Indigenous Peoples Day, which is held on June 21 each year, the Every Child Matters flag would automatically be flown.
Amherst working to address housing issue
The Amherst town council and staff are well aware of the housing shortage affecting the Town of Amherst.
“Businesses, economic development agencies and others have made it clear to us that there is housing shortage in our community that crosses the entire spectrum of the housing market,” Mayor David Kogon said. “The council has already taken action in some areas and have directed staff to explore other ways in which the town can help address the shortage.”
Amherst congratulates marathon runner Kaili van Vulpen on her success at New York City Marathon
The Town of Amherst wishes to congratulate Kaili van Vulpen on her recent success in the New York City Marathon.
The Amherst area native, who now lives in Halifax, finished in a time of 2:58:35. She came in fourth among Canadian women participating in the marathon, which attracted more than 50,000 runners from 131 countries. She also met her goal of completing the 42.2-kilometre course in under three hours.