Amherst town council will consider a request by Cumberland Ridge Development Corp. to amend its existing development agreement for Cumberland Ridge Drive at a public meeting on Nov. 27.

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AMHERST, Nova Scotia – This week’s skiff of snow reminded us that winter is coming, and so are the town’s winter parking regulations.

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Open fires – that’s any outdoor fire with the exception of a barbecue – have been illegal within the town's boundaries since 2002 when the Fires and Burning of Materials Bylaw was passed. Yet, they are still happening with regularity, most recently at construction sites.

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Amherst firefighters were praised for their commitment to the community during their annual banquet on Nov. 4.

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