Town News
Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding an application for a Development Agreement to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828).
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Nominations Open - Town of Amherst Municipal Elections
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TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned will accept nominations for the following offices in and for the Town of Amherst for which an election will be held on the 19th day of October, 2024.
MAYOR
Six (6) Councillors
AND TAKE NOTICE that a nomination shall be filed at the office of the Returing Officer, Kimberlee J. Jones, Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street, Amherst, N.S. between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on NOMINATION DAY, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 or by appointment only during the period of August 29-September 9, 2024 during regular business hours (8:30 am-4:00 pm).
Town of Amherst Council Brief - Policing
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Amherst Police Department
Amherst Town Council has approved a recruitment competition for 2 full-time uniform police positions during a special meeting on Monday August 12th, 2024.
The positions will be used to offset rising overtime costs due to long-term shortages and to provide extra coverage when required while providing much needed relief for officers who have been working extra hours to cover shortages.
Victoria Street E. and Church Street Closing August 8
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On Thursday, August 8, portions of Victoria Street East and Church Street will be closed for a special event.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Victoria Street East will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets. Church Street will also be closed beginning at 7 a.m. between King Street and Victoria Street East.
Portion of Laplanche Street Closed - Saturday, August 3
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Laplanche street in downtown Amherst will be closed on Saturday, August 3 between Victoria Street East and Dale Street. This closure will begin at 11 a.m. and the street will re-open at 3 p.m.
This closure will accommodate a ceremony to unveil a new monument dedicated to the No. 2 Construction Battalion. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in memorial park, beside Town Hall, and all are welcome to attend.
Lil' Em's Eatery Serves Downtown Amherst
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Mary Butcher has long dreamed of operating her own restaurant, and now she’s doing exactly that. Lil’ Em’s Eatery is one of downtown Amherst’s newest restaurant offerings, with food made fresh daily and served in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Deputy Mayor Dale Fawthrop was recently joined by Councillors Leon Landry and George Baker, as well as Amherst’s CAO Jason MacDonald, to welcome Mary by presenting her with a new business certificate.
“I always cooked with my grandmother,” Mary explained. “She was an excellent cook. Her husband was in the military and she always had lots of people around the house to feed.”
