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Historical home gets modern upgrade - CTV News Atlantic
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CTV News Atlantic reporter Josh Smith was in Amherst this week to visit a newly-renovated heritage property on Church Street. Check out the story here.
Canada Day street closure - Tuesday, July 1, 2025
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Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets, and Church Street will be closed at King Street on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Amherst's annual Canada Day celebrations.
Follow our Town of Amherst Facebook page, and our Amherst Community Living and Recreation Department Facebook page for more information on Canada Day and upcoming community events.
Questions: 1-902-667-3352 or
Canada Day collection changes - garbage, compost, recycling
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Attention Amherst Residents with Tuesday, Week 1 collection! Please take note of garbage, recycling, and organics pick-up changes for the Canada Day holiday.
Tuesday, July 1 collection will take place on Saturday, June 28.
Please place materials are curbside by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection.
pdf You can reference our Solid Waste Collection Calendar here(1.17 MB) .
Completed: Emergency water main repair - South Albion Street - June 25, 2025
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Town of Amherst public works crews have completed repairs and water service has been restored to customers in the Albion Street area who were affected by this morning's water main break.
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Water service will be impacted for customers along South Albion Street from Clinton Street to the area of KFC.
This is an emergency water main break. Repair work is underway, and estimated time to finish is several hours.
Another notice will be issued when repairs are complete and water service is restored.
Questions can be directed to 902-667-3352 or
June 23, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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Change to the Municipal Boundary
In the fall of 2024, the Town of Amherst and the Municipality of the County of Cumberland signed an intermunicipal agreement that will result in a change to the municipal boundary on the south end of town, on lands of the former Dolan soccer complex.
The municipal boundary is being changed in order to facilitate development of up to 600 homes on the property that only partially lays within Amherst boundaries at present.
In exchange for this boundary change, the Town has agreed to provide access to our sanitary sewer system for up to 400 homes in the area of the County in proximity to the town of Amherst.
Several motions were passed by Council on Monday night to facilitate this undertaking.
First, Council approved the application to the Nova Scotia Energy and Regulatory Boards Tribunal for a change of boundary to the town of Amherst, by taking into the town the 47-hectare lot owned by Shaw Rural Housing Limited, which is the site of this current and future housing development.
Second, Council approved First Reading of the bylaw to Amend the Discharge into Public Sewers.
And third, Council approved amendments to the User Fee Policy, the Building Service Connections Policy, the Sanitary Sewer Service Connection to County Residents Policy, the Standard Specifications for Municipal Services Policy, and further, approved a new Sewer Connection Policy.
Amendment of Building Bylaw and Repeal of Vacant Building Bylaw
On April 1st, 2025, Nova Scotia adopted the latest edition of the National Building Code of Canada and new Building Code Regulations. Due to changes in the new regulations, the Town of Amherst's current Building Bylaw is no longer aligned with the updated codes. Council gave second reading to the proposed Building Bylaw amendments on Monday night, mostly housekeeping in nature, to update definitions to align with the National Building Code and corresponding regulations.
The Town of Amherst Vacant Building Bylaw, adopted in 2011, sets out requirements and standards for vacant buildings. The Bylaw includes maintenance standards and provisions for boarding up vacant buildings that are already provided for by the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises provisions of the Municipal Government Act. As such, the Vacant Building Bylaw does not serve a useful purpose at this time. At Monday night’s meeting, Council give second reading of the Bylaw to Repeal the Town of Amherst Vacant Building Bylaw.
Summer Camp Program Leaders
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We're Hiring!
Do you love working with kids, being active, and creating fun memories? Join us as a Summer Camp Program Leader and help us deliver a safe, engaging, and energetic day camp experience!
Camp Dates: July 7 – August 21, 2025
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
What You Will Do:
- Lead games, crafts, sports, and outdoor adventures for campers in grades P-6.
- Create a welcoming and inclusive space where kids can grow, play, and make friends.
- Supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being at all times.
- Help set up and clean up daily activities.
- Be a role model with a positive, energetic attitude.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiastic, responsible, and creative individuals.
- Experience working with children is an asset.
- First Aid & CPR certification is preferred, but we will provide training if needed.
- Must be available for the full duration of the camp.
- A great opportunity for high school or post-secondary students.
- Successful applicants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the camp location each day.
