Town News
Public Focus Group August 5 and 7, 2025
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We want to hear from you!
Join one of our public focus groups to help us better understand how Amherst is currently perceived and where we should go next. Your voice will influence how we communicate with residents, promote our community, and plan for the future.
Topics of discussion at these focus groups will be guided and very specific, to best inform our work on a new marketing, branding, and communications strategy for the Town.
Available Sessions
- Tuesday, August 5 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, August 7 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location
Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
5 Ratchford Street, Amherst
No registration required - Limited space
South Albion Street to Receive Fresh Asphalt This Fall
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Drivers in Amherst can look forward to a smoother ride on South Albion Street later this year.
As part of the Town’s 2025/26 capital improvement program, South Albion Street – from Robert Angus Drive to the town boundary – will be cold milled and repaved with a fresh layer of asphalt this fall.
Thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia’s Cost-Shared Program for Municipally Owned Trunks and Routes Paving, the Town will pay 50% of the project cost of $275,000, with the Province paying the other 50%.
This project is part of a larger paving season for the Town valued at approximately $1,500,000 which is part of the $9,000,000 capital budget for the year.
“Re-paving Amherst streets is a key component of our annual infrastructure strategy,” said Mayor Robert Small. “We are grateful for the province’s partnership in making this important upgrade possible for residents and visitors alike.”
Town Facilities Closed for Natal Day, 2025
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Town of Amherst facilities will be closed today - Monday, August 4, 2025 - for the Natal Day Holiday.
This includes: Amherst Town Hall, The Amherst Stadium, The Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, and the public works garage. Facilities will re-open on Tuesday, August 5, for regular summer operating hours.
August 1, 2025 - Emancipation Day Ceremonies
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August 1, 2025 is Emancipation Day - officially proclaimed by Deputy Mayor Davidson on behalf of Mayor Small at this morning's ceremony. Tammy Gero - Vice Chair of the Board of CANSA - was then welcomed to the podium to speak about this day's significance.
To conclude this portion of today's ceremonies, everyone gathered around and the Pan-African Flag was raised.
Deputy Mayor Davidson and Tammy Gero were joined by community members and other elected officials to raise the Pan-African flag, in recognition of Emancipation Day.
Amherst Stadium Closing for Ice Surface Installation
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The Amherst Stadium will be completely closed from August 4 to August 24, re-opening on August 25. This closure is necessary for annual maintenance and installing the ice surface for the season ahead.
Victoria Street closed July 31, 2025
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Victoria Street will be closed Thursday, July 31, 2025, between Havelock Street and Church Street, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This closure is required as The Rolling Barrage comes through Amherst on their way west across Canada.
Barricades will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route while travelling downtown on Thursday.
For more information about The Rolling Barrage, please visit their website.
Questions about this street closure can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
