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Amherst Town Council January 22, 2024 – Meeting Highlights
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A development agreement for 15 and 31 East Victoria Street was given first reading on Monday night, as recommended at a January 8 meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee. This development agreement will allow for a six-storey mixed-use building containing between 52 and 62 dwelling units, in addition to the already-approved 3-storey, 24-unit apartment building on three abutting properties bordered by East Victoria Street, Maple Avenue, and Electric Street. A Public Hearing on this project is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5 pm, to take place at Amherst Town Hall.
Update on Amherst's Community Hub Supporting Homeless People
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Gamble to support people experiencing homelessness pays off for town of Amherst
A community hub, including an emergency shelter, with regular meals and six supportive housing units is set to open in Amherst, N.S. early next month. It was a project that was discussed for years but made a reality when the town’s council ponied up $100,000 to create a new position.
This is an excerpt from a story by CHMA.
Amherst’s Downtown Outdoor Rink Ready for Another Season of Fun
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It’s that time of year again! Weather permitting, Amherst’s outdoor skating rink at the corner of Victoria Street East and Maple Street is ready for another season of open-air recreation and fun.
Crystal Methamphetamine/Cocaine Seizure - Applicable Charges
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Two Amherst men are facing drug trafficking charges following a vehicle stop during the early morning hours of January 8th, 2024. Both men have been arrested and are scheduled to appear in court on the charges.
Municipalities Launch Public Education Program for Recycling
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Cumberland County’s three municipalities and their solid waste partners are launching a public education program to reduce the amount of contamination in recyclables going to the county’s solid waste facility at Little Forks for processing.
The Town of Amherst, Town of Oxford, the Municipality of Cumberland, Miller Waste and GFL Environmental are launching the campaign that features solid waste messaging as well as radio spots on CFTA and CKDH encouraging people to take care when sorting recyclables.
When sorting recyclables, residents/businesses are required to put paper products in a separate bag from plastic containers. Materials that are not sorted properly cause operational issues and delays with processing.
Amherst Town Council December 18, 2023 – Meeting Highlights
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AMHERST, Nova Scotia – On Monday night, Council approved the revised Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee Terms of Reference for the Town of Amherst, which will include a committee comprised of staff, Council, and community stakeholders who can best support the Town of Amherst action plan on poverty reduction.
