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  • Notice of Publication By-Law D-3

    Notice of Publication By-Law D-3

    Information
    Published: 28 January 2026
    BY-LAW TO AMEND THE DISCHARGE INTO PUBLIC SEWERS BY-LAW, D-3

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an amendment to the Town of Amherst Discharge into Public Sewers By-Law was approved by Amherst Town Council on...

  • Do Not Push Snow Onto Streets or Sidewalks

    Do Not Push Snow Onto Streets or Sidewalks

    Information
    Published: 27 January 2026

    One of the first steps after a major snowstorm is snow clearing. Please take appropriate precautions whenever clearing snow. 

    Remember: sidewalks or streets adjacent to your property cannot be obstructed...

  • Solid Waste Collection Cancelled Jan 27

    Solid Waste Collection Cancelled Jan 27

    Information
    Published: 27 January 2026

    Please be advised that Solid Waste Collection is cancelled for Tuesday, January 27(Tuesday, Week 1 residents) due to road conditions. Collection will now take place on Saturday, January 31.

    Any...

Drugs and Addiction

Internal and external education, individual and community support, and enforcement.

Social Needs

Poverty reduction, improved Accessibility for all, Inclusion Diversity and Equity.

Community Collaboration

Working together with government, non-profits, individuals, and community groups to achieve our mutually beneficial goals.

Community Vibrancy

Activities, healthy lifestyles, celebrations, education, communication

Economic Development

Support small and large business, promotion, business and industrial expansion.

Ongoing Core Priorities 07 05 24

 

*These are priorities not linked to specific end dates or specific deliverables.

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AMHERST WEATHER

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Block
0,494
Residents (2021)
0.2
KM Sidewalks and Trails
0.2
KM of Watermains
0.9M
Litres of Reservoir Capacity