Town News
Hickman and Chamberlain Street Rail Crossing Closed July 25
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The rail crossing at Chamberlain and Hickman Streets will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the morning of Friday, July 25. This closure is required to complete repairs to the roadway.
Barricades will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
Any questions about this work and associated street closure can be directed to Town Hall between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. M-F at 902-667-3352 or
July 23, 2025 – Special meeting of Amherst Town Council
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The Amherst Ducks senior hockey team has new ownership, and a request was made to play out of the Amherst Stadium for the 2025/26 hockey season. At a special meeting of Amherst Town Council on Wednesday afternoon, a new agreement was approved between the A & A Hockey Group and the Town for the upcoming season.
This user agreement is very similar to the agreement used for the Amherst Jr. A Ramblers, including the same ice costs.
Due to the issues with the past Ducks ownership, the new owners will make a $10,000 deposit prior to the season. These funds will be used to pay for their ice time and, once depleted, the team will pay for ice time in advance.
West Pleasant Street Closed between Albion Street and Park Street
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Work has begun in the area of the railway underpass on West Pleasant Street to repair a retaining wall. This is the area known locally as the subway.
West Pleasant Street is closed at Albion Street to allow completion of this work. Another barricade is in place on West Pleasant at Park Street, but local traffic is able to drive around.
This street closure will remain in effect 24 hours a day until the job is complete this Friday, July 25.
Motorists are advised that this section of West Pleasant Street is accessible via the Park Street end. The sidewalk under the rail bridge will be closed to pedestrians during this work.
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Additional work will take place the week of July 28 to replace the drainage grate in the street surface under the overpass.
This same street closure for West Pleasant Street will be required 24 hours a day until that work is complete.
Any questions about these projects can be directed to Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Amherst receives federal funding to support new Mobile Outreach Program
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The Town of Amherst has received $364,837 from the federal Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to launch the Town of Amherst Mobile Outreach Program. This is a new, collaborative, community-led initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing toxic drug and overdose crisis in the region, through service delivery supported by a mobile response vehicle and full-time staffing.
Amherst is the only community in Nova Scotia to receive ETF funding, marking a significant step forward in addressing the complex needs of individuals struggling with substance use, housing instability, and mental health challenges.
The Town of Amherst Mobile Outreach Program will be operated through a partnership led by the Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association (CHHSA), in close collaboration with the YMCA of Cumberland’s Community Development Program, the Amherst Police Department, Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions, and other community partners.
Trauma-informed, mobile supports will be offered to residents who are often underserved and living at the margins of traditional systems of care.
Parking Changes Behind Credit Union
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Please be advised that changes have been made to the parking area behind the Credit Union in downtown Amherst.
Along the exit lane from the George Blanch Memorial Parking Lot to Havelock Street, parking used to be designated on the left side. This is now a no parking zone.
Parking is now provided on the right side of the lane in clearly marked spots.
Additional Water Main Repair - Smith Road, July 17, 2025
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Town of Amherst public works crews will be back on Smith Road in the Nappan area on July 17 to address an ongoing issue with the water main.
Work will begin at 8 a.m. and residents from civic number 1 through to civic number 581 will experience water service interruptions. This work should be completed before the end of the day, July 17.
Any questions about this work can be directed to Amherst Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
