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April 28, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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In preparation for the Province of Nova Scotia’s annual celebration of volunteers nominated by organizations and communities, Council nominated Dale Fawthrop as Amherst’s Volunteer of the Year and Leah Brunt as Youth Volunteer of the Year.
In January of 2025, the Town made a public call for nominations of volunteers who deserve special recognition, resulting in 53 applications. All nominated individuals will be recognized in person at the Amherst Volunteer Reception on May 6, 2025.
Operating and Capital Budgets Approved
Amherst Town Council passed a motion on Monday night approving a 2025-2026 General Operating Budget for the Town of $23,502,455, and a Water and General Capital Budget of $6,557,564. A separate media release will be issued in the near future providing more detail on the 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Three Development Agreements
112 West Victoria Street – Council gave First Reading of the development agreement for 112 West Victoria Street to permit the construction of two 16-unit and three 8-unit apartment buildings. A public hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall council chambers.
3 Robie Street – On Monday night, Council gave Second Reading of the development agreement for 3 Robie Street, to permit the conversion of an existing community hall into an 8-unit apartment building.
91 Rupert Street – Council gave Second Reading of the development agreement for 91 Rupert Street, to permit the construction of an 18-unit apartment building.
For more information on the Town of Amherst’s six-step development agreement process, please visit the Development Applications page of our website.
Dispatcher - Part-Time
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Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Dispatch Coordinator at the Amherst Police Department, the Dispatcher will be responsible for various communication and administrative duties within the Dispatch Center. This position will include scheduled and on-call hours in a 24/7 environment.
Responsibilities May Include but Are Not Limited To:
- Receive emergency calls requesting police, fire, or other emergency services.
- Dispatch emergency units and track response.
- Access various computer systems including CPIC, PROS, JEIN, etc.
- Operate the TMR2 radio system, as well as other installed equipment.
- File generation, and other general office duties as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with a minimum 40 wpm typing speed. (Knowledge of CPIC, PROS, JEIN considered an asset).
- Must be proficient in English (French considered an asset).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must have the ability to multi-task.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance.
The successful candidate must travel for a one (1) week training course. Accommodations, meals and mileage at the expense of APD. The candidate will also receive extensive in-house training.
Public Hearing - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 112 West Victoria Street (PID 25000605) to permit the construction of two 16-unit buildings and three 8-unit buildings.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street or by email to
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement: 91 Rupert Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held April 28, 2025 passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement on the property located at 91 Rupert Street (PID 25518242) to permit the construction of a 3-story, 18-unit apartment building.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Dated: April 29, 2025
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement: 3 Robie Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held April 28, 2025 passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement on the property located at 3 Robie Street (PID 25029471) to permit the construction of 4 additional units, for a total of 8 units in an existing structure.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Dated: April 29, 2025
Traffic Disruption: Church Street, April 28, 2025
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Eastward Energy will be installing a gas service on Monday, April 28, close to the intersection of Church Street and Robie Street in downtown Amherst.
Traffic control personnel will be in place on Church Street from approximately 8 a.m. on Monday until work is completed early Monday evening. Flow of traffic in this area will be stopped intermittently – drivers may want to plan an alternate route.
