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December 15, 2025 Amherst Town Council Highlights
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New Strategic Plan
Since June of 2025, staff have been working on the development of a Town of Amherst Demographic Strategic Plan. To engage the community and understand what draws people to Amherst and what helps them stay, surveys were administered and feedback was gathered through an in-person engagement event with our YReach Partners in November.
Council approved the adoption of the Demographic Strategic Plan which positions Amherst as a vibrant, connected and family-friendly regional hub to attract and retain young professionals and families.
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee Motions
Council passed a motion directing staff to investigate the feasibility of having inclusive, all gender restrooms at all Town of Amherst facilities; and, staff were asked to complete an audit of all Town of Amherst facilities and infrastructures – including accessible parking spaces – to ensure they are fully accessible as it is laid out in the Council approved Strategic Plan, and to bring a report back to the A.I.D.E. Committee for review.
Industrial Park Expansion
Council approved the purchase of three parcels of land covering a combined area of close to 73 acres, to facilitate Council’s strategic priority to expand the industrial park. Purchase prices for these properties total approximately $599,000, to be paid from the Town’s Operating Reserve.
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Emergency watermain repair - Summit Avenue
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Public Works is completing an emergency water main repair on Summit Avenue. Customers may experience service interruptions during this time.
Service will be fully restored as soon as possible.
Traffic in the area of this repair work is restricted, and drivers should expect delays.
Any questions about this repair work can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352, or
Amherst Presents New Business Certificate to WayCool Refrigeration
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Mayor Rob Small was joined by Councillors Wells, Davidson, and MacManaman to present WayCool Refrigeration with a New Business Certificate, celebrating the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving residents across Cumberland County.
Emergency watermain repair - Victor Avenue
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Town of Amherst Public Works is currently on Victor Avenue making an emergency water main repair.
Customers in the area may experience service interruptions. Drivers are advised barricades are in place around the work area - please plan an alternate route.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions at 902-667-3352 or
Public Works Garage and Stadium Closed December 19, 2025
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The Town of Amherst Public Works Garage and the Amherst Stadium will be closed to the public on Friday, December 19, 2025.
This closure will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will allow staff to attend the funeral of long-time Town of Amherst employee Stephen Colborne - Colby.
Please reach Town Hall with questions at 902-667-3352 or
More information about Colby is available here, as well as visitation and funeral details.
Downtown Snow Clearing Tonight
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Town of Amherst Public Works will be doing a snow clean-up downtown tonight - Thursday, December 4, 2025 - from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Victoria Street and Church Street.
Traffic control will be in place. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route to avoid any delays in these areas.
Please direct any questions about this or any Town initiative to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
