Town News
Park Street Closed Today - Capital Paving Program
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NOTICE: Park Street will be closed today, June 4, for paving between Hickman Street and Mission Street.
Capital Paving Program
Lots of fresh asphalt is being spread in Amherst over the next few weeks as the annual Capital Paving Program gets underway.
Due to the nature of this work, there is sometimes short notice when a paving project will take place.
Specific notices will be issued as soon as possible. Detours will be set up as required when each project gets underway.
Thank you all for your patience as we work to improve Amherst’s street surfaces.
Please Attend the D-Day Ceremony
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Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 10 a.m. in Victoria Square
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Amehrst is hosting its annual D-Day ceremony this coming Satrurday in Victoria Square.
All are welcome to attend, to comemorate an event that changed the course of history.
Please arrive five minutes early as the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The ceremony will proceed rain or shine, so please prepare accordingly.
Street Closures - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Beginning at noon today and lasting until approximately 3 p.m. there will be paving work at the Chamberlain/Hickman rail crossing.
Chamberlain Street and Hickman Street will be closed to through traffic from 12-3 p.m. today. Detours will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Any questions about work taking place in Amherst can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Street Closures - Spring Street Academy Blue Nose Run
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This Friday, June 5, Spring Street Academy is hosting its annual Blue Nose Run and streets will be closed to accommodate student runners from schools across Cumberland County.
- Charles Street closed between Spring and Dickey
- Dickey Street closed between Charles and Donald
- Donald Street closed between Dickey and Spring
- Spring Street closed between Donald and Charles
Access Awareness Week Proclaimed in Amherst
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Access Awareness Week – May 31-June 6, 2026
Mayor Small has officially proclaimed this week as Access Awareness Week in Amherst.
Town of Amherst and CUPE Local 1233 Sign New Three-Year Agreement
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Town of Amherst management bargaining team representatives and the CUPE Local 1233 Executive have successfully negotiated a new three-year agreement.
CUPE Local 1233 President Kenny Lusby and Amherst Mayor Rob Small signed the new three-year collective agreement on Wednesday morning, officially adopting the new contract.
