Town News
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
Traffic and Parking Disruptions on Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Coca-Cola Caravan
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 28 Church Street
- Church Street closed between Prince Arthur and Victoria Streets, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
- No parking on Church Street between Albion and Victoria, 12:00 noon - 8 p.m.
- No parking on Victoria Street between Church and Acadia, 12:00 noon - 8 p.m.
Annual Christmas Parade
Starts 6:00 p.m. at Town Square Mall, 147 S. Albion Street
- Barricades at Church and Albion Streets, 6:00 p.m. until end of parade (8 p.m.)
- Barricades at Church and Victoria Streets, 6:00 p.m. until end of parade (8 p.m.)
- Other streets will be temporarily closed during parade to prevent traffic merging into parade route
