Town News
Town of Amherst facilities closed over the Easter weekend
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Town Hall, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre are closed Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21 - re-opening on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The Amherst Stadium is closed Friday, open Saturday, then closed again until May 5 for annual maintenance.
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the Easter weekend.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police dispatch at 902-667-8600.
Amherst Stadium closing for annual removal of ice surface
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The Amherst Stadium will be closed from April 21 to May 4 for the annual removal of the ice surface. The facility will reopen on May 5 with daily operating hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Access schedule information any time by visiting the Stadium Calendar on our website.
Victoria Street E. closed for emergency watermain repair
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*This repair work was completed and Victoria Street East re-opened to traffic*
Victoria Street East is currently closed from Havelock Street to Acadia Street. A watermain has ruptured and needs immediate repair, which will be completed as soon as possible.
Customers in the immediate area may experience water service disruptions.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Men Arrested and Charged with Break, Enter and Theft
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Amherst Police Department
Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to an early morning break and enter into a building in the Amherst Industrial Park.
Christopher Lee Glennie, aged 48 and Jason Edward Glennie, aged 52, both of River Hebert, NS have been charged with:
- Break and Enter
- Theft under $5000
At approximately 4:00am on Thursday April 10th, 2025, an Amherst Police Officer observed a vehicle in a parking lot of a local business that was closed. The vehicle was occupied by a lone male. The officer checked the occupant of the vehicle while other members attended and checked an adjacent property and located a second vehicle that was occupied by a lone male. The second vehicle had numerous items that had allegedly been taken from inside the building that it was parked behind. Both men were arrested and both vehicles were seized.
The matter is still under investigation by the Amherst Police Department and the accused parties were held in custody for a brief court appearance on April 10th, 2025. Both men were released by the courts and are scheduled to appear in court again on May 12th, 2025.
The Amherst Police Department often relies on assistance from the public in regards to matters that impact community safety and well-being. Anyone with information related to this or other incidents is asked to contact the Amherst Police Department at 667-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
APD Media Contact:
Cpl. Tom Wood
902-667-8600
Church Street closed - emergency watermain repair
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*This repair work was completed and Church Street re-opened to traffic*
Church Street is closed between Beacon Street and Wellington Street to complete an emergency watermain repair. Detour signage is in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Surrounding residences may experience water service disruptions during this repair work, which will be completed as quickly as possible.
Please direct any questions to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Community Support Grants Presented April 9, 2025
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Mayor Rob Small was joined this morning by members of Council to present five community support grant cheques. This group of recipients includes the Cumberland African Nova Scotian Association, the YMCA of Cumberland, The Terry Fox Run - Amherst, the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, and a youth who plays as goalie on a local hockey team.
Unable to join on April 9, Chris Johanneson received a community support grant on April 14 on behalf of the Chignecto Arts Council, in support of their upcoming Artist & Artisan Social event on May 29.
An annual budget is allocated to support community events, festivals, and participation in tournaments at the provincial, national, and international level, by awarding grants.
Please visit our Community Grants page for more information about this program.
