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NOTICE OF INTENT: By-law to Amend the Building By-law D-6
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider the adoption of a By-law to Amend the Building By-law D-6.
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to bring the By-law up to date due to recent changes to the Building Code Regulations and the National Building Code of Canada. The proposed amendments are mostly housekeeping in nature to update definitions to align with the Building Code Regulations and National Building Code wording.
Council intends to give second reading at its next regular meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The proposed by-law may be inspected and/or a copy obtained at the office of the Municipal Clerk, Dominion Public Building, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst during regular business hours.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement: 112 West Victoria Street
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Notice is hereby given that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held May 26, 2025 passed a motion to enter into a Development Agreement on the property located at 112 West Victoria Street (PID 25000605) to permit the construction of two 16-unit and three 8-unit apartment buildings.
Section 249 of the Municipal Government Act provides the right to appeal this decision to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within 14 days from the date of this notice.
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Dated: May 27, 2025
May 26, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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Four new requests under the Community Support Grants Policy were approved by Council at Monday night’s meeting, totalling $33,320.
Funding in the amount of $15,000 was approved for the Westcumb Amateur Radio Club, to help financially support the purchase of a mobile radio communications trailer. The trailer is self contained and can be deployed where needed, providing valuable communication links as required for the club to support Regional Emergency Management Operations (REMO) in remote areas during an emergency. The Municipality of the County of Cumberland has also agreed to fund their portion of the cost.
Council approved funding in the amount of $1,600 to the Bridge Adult Service Centre for transportation costs to attend a tournament in Summerside.
A second funding request from the Bridge Adult Service Centre was approved in the amount of $14,720 to build a walking track around their facility. This new concrete walking track will be fully accessible and provide the clients with opportunities for increasing their daily physical activities in a safe and controlled area.
The fourth funding request approved by Council on Monday night was in the amount of $2,000 for Spring Street Academy Home and School Association for the upcoming Spring Fling event.
Amendment of Building Bylaw and Repeal of Vacant Building Bylaw
On April 1st, 2025, Nova Scotia adopted the latest edition of the National Building Code of Canada and new Building Code Regulations. Due to changes in the new regulations, the Town of Amherst's current Building Bylaw is no longer aligned with the updated codes. Council gave first reading to the proposed Building Bylaw amendments, mostly housekeeping in nature, to update definitions to align with the National Building Code and corresponding regulations.
The Town of Amherst Vacant Building Bylaw, adopted in 2011, sets out requirements and standards for vacant buildings. The Bylaw includes maintenance standards and provisions for boarding up vacant buildings that are already provided for by the Dangerous or Unsightly Premises provisions of the Municipal Government Act. As such, the Vacant Building Bylaw does not serve a useful purpose at this time. At Monday night’s meeting, Council give first reading of the Bylaw to Repeal the Town of Amherst Vacant Building Bylaw.
Access Awareness Week, 2025 proclaimed in Amherst
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This is Access Awareness Week! As officially proclaimed by Mayor Small during a ceremony this morning.
It's the 39th year that this public awareness initiative has taken place in Nova Scotia, aiming to promote the inclusion of all Nova Scotians with disabilities as full citizens within our communities.
Through public awareness, community partnerships, and education, this campaign aims to foster an environment of equal participation for persons with disabilities within the town of Amherst.
Maritime Green Energy Solutions Brings Sustainable Savings to Amherst
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Amherst is proud to welcome a new locally owned and operated business to town—Maritime Green Energy Solutions—a company with a clear mission: to help local residents and businesses lower their energy costs, reduce environmental impact, and live more comfortably through innovative green energy solutions
Deputy Major Hal Davidson, Councillors Furlong, Chambers, Wells & McManaman present the new business certificate to Patrick Manifold and his team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions
On May 15, members of Amherst Town Council joined the team at Maritime Green Energy Solutions to celebrate their official launch. The event marked more than just the opening of a new business; it highlighted a growing commitment in our region to sustainability, affordability, and community-driven progress.
Traffic disruption May 21 - Havelock Street
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Traffic control flaggers are in place on Havelock Street today between Ratchford and Prince Arthur Streets while Nova Scotia Power does work in the area.
Drivers are advised to expect delays, or to choose an alternate route. This work is expected to be completed later today.
