Town News
Notice of Street Closure - West Pleasant Street - April 15, 2025
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CN will be completing an inspection of the train bridge crossing over West Pleasant Street on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It will be necessary to close a section of West Pleasant Street to all traffic to complete this inspection.
West Pleasant Street will be closed at the intersection with Albion Street, and again at the intersection with Park Street. These closures will take effect at 9 a.m. on April 15, with barricades and detour signage remaining in place until 4 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
CN Can be contacted at: 1-888-888-5909 or
Temporary Service Disruption - Town Hall
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Please be advised that in person Front Counter Services at Amherst Town Hall will be unavailable today, Thursday April 3rd, and tomorrow, Friday April 4th. Town Hall remains open, we are just unable to accept in person payments.
Thank you for your understanding.
Bordertown Bulletin - April 2025
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pdf Access the April 2025 issue of Bordertown Bulletin here(1.98 MB) .
March 26, 2025 proclaimed as Purple Day in the town of Amherst
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Today is Purple Day! All in support of epilepsy awareness. It is estimated that more than 50 million people worldwide are affected by this neurological disorder that can cause recurrent seizures.
Members of Amherst Town Council donned purple ribbons to show their support for the cause and celebrate that March 26 has been officially proclaimed as Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness in the town of Amherst.
For more information please visit the official Purple Day website.
March 24, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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During Monday night’s regular meeting of Amherst Town Council, a motion was passed approving a new Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (AIDE) Strategic Plan. This new plan combines Amherst’s previous Accessibility Strategic Plan and the previous Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Strategic Plan into one new document, and is the result of diligent research and stakeholder input.
The former two separate plans were required to be updated, approved by Council, and forwarded to the Province by April 1, 2025, which led to the decision to produce the new combined AIDE plan.
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee (AIDE) Terms of Reference
Through the process of combining the Accessibility Strategic Plan and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Strategic Plan, it was learned that these same Town committees could also be combined, continuing to advise Council as before. As part of this process, the Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee was dissolved through a motion from Council. Old Terms of Reference were repealed and, on Monday night, new Terms of Reference for the AIDE Committee were approved by Council, thereby allowing for more collaboration amongst committee members and discussion on a broader range of topics for underserved and underrepresented groups.
Themed Crosswalks Policy
Through collaborative work with community allies, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the development of the new combined AIDE Strategic Plan, staff have proposed the addition of new themed crosswalks representing African Nova Scotians and Indigenous partnerships – to complement the existing three Veteran themed crosswalks and the Pride crosswalk. These new crosswalks and the Town’s new Themed Crosswalk Policy were all approved by Council.
Fireworks
Council approved a motion allocating $20,000 in the 2025/26 operating budget for fireworks – $10,000 for Canada Day fireworks to be held at the Robb Complex, and $10,000 for New Year’s Eve fireworks to be held at the Amherst Stadium.
Public Hearing - Development Agreement Application, 3 Robie Street
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing regarding an application for a Development Agreement on the property located at 3 Robie Street (PID 25029471) to permit the construction of 4 additional units, for a total of 8 in an existing structure.
The Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Council will hear submissions in support or opposition to the application. Written submissions may be provided in advance to the Municipal Clerk at 98 East Victoria Street or by email to
For additional information please visit the current application section of the Town of Amherst website or contact Torben Laux, Land Use Planner at 902-667-3352 or by email to
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
