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May 26, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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Four new requests under the Community Support Grants Policy were approved by Council at Monday night’s meeting, totalling $33,320.
Funding in the amount of $15,000 was approved for the Westcumb Amateur Radio Club, to help financially support the purchase of a mobile radio communications trailer. The trailer is self contained and can be deployed where needed, providing valuable communication links as required for the club to support Regional Emergency Management Operations (REMO) in remote areas during an emergency. The Municipality of the County of Cumberland has also agreed to fund their portion of the cost.
Council approved funding in the amount of $1,600 to the Bridge Adult Service Centre for transportation costs to attend a tournament in Summerside.
A second funding request from the Bridge Adult Service Centre was approved in the amount of $14,720 to build a walking track around their facility. This new concrete walking track will be fully accessible and provide the clients with opportunities for increasing their daily physical activities in a safe and controlled area.
The fourth funding request approved by Council on Monday night was in the amount of $2,000 for Spring Street Academy Home and School Association for the upcoming Spring Fling event.
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 first reading to the proposed Building Bylaw amendments, 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 first reading of the Bylaw to Repeal the Town of Amherst Vacant Building Bylaw.
Access Awareness Week, 2025 proclaimed in Amherst
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This is Access Awareness Week! As officially proclaimed by Mayor Small during a ceremony this morning.
It's the 39th year that this public awareness initiative has taken place in Nova Scotia, aiming to promote the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities.
Through public awareness, community partnerships, and education, this campaign aims to foster an environment of equal participation for persons with disabilities within the town of Amherst.
Maritime Green Energy Solutions Brings Sustainable Savings to Amherst
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Amherst is proud to welcome a new locally owned and operated business to town—Maritime Green Energy Solutions—a company with a clear mission: to help local residents and businesses lower their energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and live more comfortably through innovative green energy solutions
Deputy Major Hal Davidson, Councillors Furlong, Chambers, Wells & McManaman present the new business certificate to Patrick Manifold and his team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions
On May 15, members of Amherst Town Council joined the team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions to celebrate their official launch. The event marked more than just the opening of a new business; it highlighted a growing commitment in our region to sustainability, affordability, and community-driven progress.
Traffic disruption May 21 - Havelock Street
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Traffic control flaggers are in place on Havelock Street today between Ratchford and Prince Arthur Streets while Nova Scotia Power does work in the area.
Drivers are advised to expect delays, or to choose an alternate route. This work is expected to be completed later today.
Town of Amherst Proclaims May 18–24 as VON Week
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On the morning of May 20, the Town of Amherst held a special flag-raising ceremony to recognize the invaluable contributions of VON Cumberland. During the event, Mayor Robert Small officially proclaimed May 18–24, 2025 as VON Week in Amherst, honoring the dedicated staff and volunteers who provide essential health and social services in our community.
The Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) is a charitable, community-based healthcare organization that has been supporting the health and well-being of Canadians for 128 years. In Amherst, VON nurses, home support workers, coordinators, and volunteers deliver critical care to residents.
Water main flushing starts May 20, 2025
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The Town of Amherst Water Utility will perform water main flushing starting Tuesday May 20, 2025 continuing for approximately five weeks.
During this time customers may experience turbidity (cloudy water) and low water pressure, and may need to run their cold water for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes clear. The Utility suggests you thoroughly flush your system following water main flushing to release any entrapped air or sediment from your system.
Should you have any questions or concerns please call: 902-667-3352.
