Town News
Organics Collection
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The weekly collection of organics (green bins) within the boundaries of the Town of Amherst has resumed. Please put your green bins by the curb every week - when you put your garbage out, and when you put your recycling out.
Weekly organics collection will continue until September 20, 2024.
Reference your pdf 2024 Collection Schedule(660 KB) .
Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful at Maya Burke Aesthetics
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Back in April, 20-year-old Amherst native Maya Burke moved into her downtown space at 28 Church Street and launched Maya Burke Aesthetics, and she couldn’t be happier with her decision.
Recently, members of Council met with the young entrepreneur to present her with a new business certificate and officially welcome her to Church Street.
“I never thought at 20 years old that I was going to open up my own business,” shared Maya. “After graduating, I worked for someone for a few months and I started to get these ideas that it would be pretty cool to open up on my own. I just had a feeling one day and I was like, ‘You know what? I’m going to open up my own business.’ And I went for it; I would never change it for the world.”
Amherst Town Council June 24, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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At Monday night’s regular meeting of Council, an agreement was approved with the Springhill Coal Miners Senior Hockey team for ice time in Amherst for the 2024/25 season, and the Mayor and CAO were authorized to sign on behalf of the Town.
An initial one-year contract will follow the same structure and fees as those recently negotiated with the Amherst Junior “A” Ramblers Hockey Club.
The Coal Miners’ new owners will be engaging with the community to determine a new team name and branding to reflect the team’s move.
Break and Enter, Possession Stolen Property Charges
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Amherst Police Department
A 59-year-old Amherst man has been arrested and remanded in relation to a break-and-enter at the Amherst Cemetery that was discovered on the morning of June 20th, 2024.
Male Arrested on Canada-Wide Warrant Faces Additional Drug Charges
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Amherst Police Department
A 48-year-old Pictou County man has been arrested on a Canada-wide warrant and is also facing additional trafficking charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, breach of release condition charges and charges under the Cannabis Act.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
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June 21 is the summer solstice, and today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. The summer solstice holds special significance for many Indigenous groups, many of whom celebrate their culture and heritage on this day.
This morning, we held a ceremony to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We were honoured to have Elder Donna Augustine - Mi'kmaq Ceremonial Leader and Knowledge keeper from Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick - who spoke to the significance of Indigenous Peoples' Day and led us in a prayer.
Thank you to everyone who attended, including our Indigenous community members and citizens, representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, members of Town Council, the Amherst Police Department, and more.
