Town News
Trail and Walking Track Maintenance
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Over the next few weeks and periodically throughout the summer, you may notice maintenance work at the Amherst Stadium walking track, and throughout town on our outdoor walking trails.
These resources are great ways for citizens to be active and enjoy the sights around town. Because they are well used, regular maintenance is required to keep them in good condition.
Enjoy yourself at the track and on the trails, and be sure to give our Public Works crews a wave when you see them out making improvements.
Bordertown Bulletin - May 2025
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pdf Access the May 2025 issue of Bordertown Bulletin here(10.15 MB) .
Amherst proclaims May as Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
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Did you know that Gaelic language and culture are integral components of the identity of Nova Scotia, and that Gaels represent one of the earliest non-Indigenous cultural groups to settle in Mi’kma’ki?
This year marks the 29th anniversary of Gaelic Nova Scotia Month, which is a time to embrace, honour and celebrate the language, culture, history, contributions, and achievements of Gaels across the province.
In order to support new generations of language learners and cultural champions continuing to build upon the legacy of Gaelic Nova Scotia’s tradition bearers, May has been proclaimed as Gaelic Nova Scotia Month in the Town of Amherst.
Plan Amherst is seeking public input until May 31
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We need your input! The Town of Amherst is working with UPLAND Planning + Design Studio to review and renew our Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw (LUB) documents. Based on technical analysis and community input, we have developed updated versions of these documents and we are seeking community feedback. Our goal is to determine if the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw reflect the diverse needs of residents and businesses.
Join us online on May 15 or visit our booth at the Amherst Home Show on May 24 and 25 to share your feedback on the draft Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw.
Visit www.planamherst.ca to view the draft Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy documents, register for the May 15 online session, or provide your feedback through the online form (open until May 31).
May proclaimed Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Amherst
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Did you know that Lyme Disease is a serious illness caused by the bite of a blacklegged tick infected with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi? Blacklegged ticks carrying a variety of diseases or illnesses can now be found in all parts of Nova Scotia.
May has been proclaimed as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Amherst and everyone is encouraged to learn about the dangers posed by ticks and how to take preventative measures.
Let's all enjoy being outside in our beautiful province, now and through the seasons ahead, while also being mindful of these risks.
Find some helpful information here from the Nova Scotia Health Tick Service.
April 28, 2025 Amherst Town Council – Meeting Highlights
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In preparation for the Province of Nova Scotia’s annual celebration of volunteers nominated by organizations and communities, Council nominated Dale Fawthrop as Amherst’s Volunteer of the Year and Leah Brunt as Youth Volunteer of the Year.
In January of 2025, the Town made a public call for nominations of volunteers who deserve special recognition, resulting in 53 applications. All nominated individuals will be recognized in person at the Amherst Volunteer Reception on May 6, 2025.
Operating and Capital Budgets Approved
Amherst Town Council passed a motion on Monday night approving a 2025-2026 General Operating Budget for the Town of $23,502,455, and a Water and General Capital Budget of $6,557,564. A separate media release will be issued in the near future providing more detail on the 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Three Development Agreements
112 West Victoria Street – Council gave First Reading of the development agreement for 112 West Victoria Street to permit the construction of two 16-unit and three 8-unit apartment buildings. A public hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Town Hall council chambers.
3 Robie Street – On Monday night, Council gave Second Reading of the development agreement for 3 Robie Street, to permit the conversion of an existing community hall into an 8-unit apartment building.
91 Rupert Street – Council gave Second Reading of the development agreement for 91 Rupert Street, to permit the construction of an 18-unit apartment building.
For more information on the Town of Amherst’s six-step development agreement process, please visit the Development Applications page of our website.
