Town News
Town approves development agreement for YMCA affordable housing project
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Amherst Town Council has approved second reading of a development agreement that will allow the YMCA of Cumberland to move forward with the next phase of its proposed 36-unit residential development at 1 Albion Street in downtown Amherst. The project includes two apartment buildings and office space for the YMCA's Community Development Office.
The approval marks the completion of the Town's development agreement process, allowing the YMCA to proceed with the project's next phases, including finalizing funding, completing detailed design work, and preparing for construction.
Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum preparing for exciting new chapter in downtown Amherst
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The Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum will soon relocate to a new home at 55 Victoria Street East, bringing improved accessibility, expanded exhibit space and new opportunities to share Cumberland County's rich military history with residents and visitors.
Museum Committee volunteers and the Nova Scotia Highlanders Community Council have been working behind the scenes for more than a year to prepare for the move, with an official opening currently planned for October 17, 2026.
The North Nova Scotia Highlanders Mural was dedicated on August 20, 2005. Proudly displayed on Town Hall, the mural is just a short distance from what will be the new location of the Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum at 55 Victoria Street East.
Paving on Victoria Street East July 22-25, 2026
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Victoria Street East – between Acadia Street and Lawrence Street – will be milled and re-paved from curb to curb. This work will take place from July 22 to July 25, 2026.
Asphalt patching will also take place on Victoria Street East between Lawrence Street and Station Street.
Traffic Restrictions on Beacon Street July 18-19, 2026
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The U11 AA Provincial Qualifiers and the Amherst All Stars Qualifiers will take place this Saturday and Sunday (July 18-19) at the Beacon Street ball fields.
Street access will be limited to local traffic only on Beacon Street, with barricades at Beacon/East Pleasant, and Beacon/Croft.
Traffic Restriction Timing:
- Saturday July 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Drivers are advised to plan ahead and select an alternate route.
Property Valuation Services Corporation Assessors
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Property Valuation Services Corporation Assessors are especially busy this time of year, conducting property inspections across Nova Scotia. They are reviewing building permit progress and gathering up-to-date information as part of their annual property assessment process.
For your safety and peace of mind, Assessors are easy to identify with PVSC-marked vehicles, PVSC-issued ID, and high-visibility vests.
You don’t need to be home for these visits. The Assessor will leave contact information and next steps if a follow-up is needed.
To learn more about property inspections, watch their short video or visit pvsc.ca.
Town Celebrates Curly’s Expansion With Business Appreciation Certificate
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The Town of Amherst recently presented a Business Appreciation Certificate to Curly's in recognition of the business's continued growth and its recent move to a new location in Amherst, at 81 South Albion Street.
Members of Town Council visited the business to congratulate owner and Amherst Town Councillor Dwayne Ripley and staff member Thomas McCrossin on this latest milestone and to recognize the business's ongoing investment in Amherst's economy. The presentation is part of the Town's Business Appreciation Program, which celebrates local entrepreneurs whose success contributes to a vibrant business community and strengthens Amherst as a place to live, work and invest.
Councillor Kathy Wells and members of Amherst Town Council present a Business Appreciation Certificate to Curly's. Staff member Thomas McCrossin accepted the certificate on behalf of owner Dwayne Ripley and the Curly's team.
