Town News
Town facilities closed for Victoria Day long weekend
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Town Hall will be closed, along with the Amherst Stadium, the public works garage, and the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre on Monday, May 19, 2025, for the Victoria Day long weekend.
If emergency service is required of the public works garage, please call Amherst Police dispatch at 902-667-8600. Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday weekend.
Amherst intersection closing May 20 for Nova Scotia Power maintenance
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On Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, Nova Scotia Power will be conducting maintenance work at the intersection of Albion and Pleasant Streets. This intersection will be closed beginning around 5:30 p.m. and detours will be in place.
This work is anticipated to be completed within two hours, and the intersection will be re-opened at that time.
Drivers in this area are advised to plan an alternate route on Tuesday evening, May 20.
Please contact Town Hall with any questions by calling 902-667-3352 or by emailing
Street closure and barricades in place for May 19 event
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The YMCA of Cumberland – along with many community groups – is hosting the Kids of Steel Triathlon this holiday Monday, May 19.
Prince Arthur Street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Monday morning, May 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Racing events will course through town and barricades with volunteer staff people will be present at intersections along the route.
Streets involved in the event include: Prince Arthur Street, Havelock Street, Acadia Street, Agnew Street, Norman Street, Spring Street and Willow Street.
Please anticipate delays on Monday morning May 19, when driving in these areas.
For more information on this event, please visit the YMCA of Cumberland event page.
Community organizations receive 2025-2026 support grants
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During the April 28, 2025 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a number of grants were approved under the Community Support Grants Policy and the Social Equity Fund, based on applications that were received earlier in the year ahead of the 2025-2026 budget process.
The Community Support Grants Policy guides the allocation of financial and in-kind contributions to non-profit or charitable organizations that are based in the Town of Amherst and are providing services that in the opinion of Council, are of a benefit to the residents and businesses of the Town.
Representatives of grant-receiving organizations were invited to Town Hall for a reception on May 15, where cheques were presented by Mayor Small and members of Council. Photos from the reception are available on our Town Facebook page.
George Baker sworn in as member of Amherst Board of Police Commissioners
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At the March 24 regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, George Baker was appointed to the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners for a one-year term, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Baker was officially sworn in by Amherst Police Chief Dwayne Pike at the committee's meeting earlier this week.
Sincere thanks to Mr. Baker and to all citizens who serve as members of Town committees - we appreciate the volunteer work you do for our community.
Dickey Park Dog Park Closure
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Heads up pet parents!
The Dickey Park Dog Park will be closed on Thursday, May 15, from 4pm to 8pm for the Amherst Police Department's Police Week Celebration Day.
We encourage you to plan your daily visit around this short closure.
