Media Releases
Nominations Closed for Amherst’s October 19 Election
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Nominations have now closed for Amherst’s October 19 municipal election. Fifteen candidates are running for a position on town council, including all incumbents.
There are two candidates vying for the Mayor’s position. The incumbent David Kogon is being challenged by Rob Small.
There are six council seats to be filled in this election and all current members of council – George Baker, Charlie Chambers, Hal Davidson, Lisa Emery, Leon Landry, and Dale Fawthrop – are running to reclaim their positions. Other candidates for a council seat include Sharon Leblanc, Kathy Wells, Dwayne Ripley, Vaughn Martin, Norm Robitza, Nic Furlong, and Terry (Mouser) McManaman.
Housing Initiatives in Amherst
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You don’t have to drive far in Amherst to see construction and development projects. Whether it be construction cranes on Brown Street or road construction starting on the upper Church Street housing development, there is no denying that this season is shaping up to be one of the strongest in many years.
One of the priorities of Town Council has been to encourage development and improve the quantity and mix of housing units throughout Amherst. Everything from larger executive housing to small affordable housing units is on the table.
Town of Amherst Council Brief - Policing
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Amherst Police Department
Amherst Town Council has approved a recruitment competition for 2 full-time uniform police positions during a special meeting on Monday August 12th, 2024.
The positions will be used to offset rising overtime costs due to long-term shortages and to provide extra coverage when required while providing much needed relief for officers who have been working extra hours to cover shortages.
Arrest and Remand
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Amherst Police Department
Three individuals who were arrested by Amherst Police within the last 24-hours have been remanded into custody until July 22nd, 2024 for a show cause hearing on numerous charges.
On July 17, 2024, a 30-year-old female and a 36-year-old male, both from Amherst, were arrested in relation to a Break, Enter and Theft that occurred on July 14th 2024 on South Albion Street. Both were held in police cells overnight and made a brief appearance in court on July 18th. They have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to return to court on Monday July 22, 2024 for a show-cause hearing.
Flight From Police
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Amherst Police Department
A 33-year-old Amherst man is facing numerous Criminal Code driving charges relating to an incident that occurred on the evening of July 16th, 2024.
Shortly after 8:00 pm, members of the Amherst Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. The driver was identified by the officers and was later arrested at their home.
Breach of Release Conditions
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Amherst Police Department
A 30-year-old Amherst woman has been sentenced to 45 days in custody in relation to charges related to her release conditions.
Jessica Dawn Scott, aged 30 of Amherst was arrested on July 15th 2024 for failing to comply with conditions of her release conditions. She was held in police cells overnight and appeared in court on July 16th and pleaded guilty to 4 counts of 145(5) Criminal Code - Failing to Comply with the Conditions of an Undertaking.
