Notice of Adoption: New Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Amherst Town Council, at a meeting held on November 24, 2025, adopted a new Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw which governs all aspects of land use and development within the Town.
The documents are in effect as of the date of publication of this notice. Copies of the documents are available for viewing at Amherst Town Hall during regular business hours, or on the Town of Amherst website at https://www.amherst.ca/planning-economic-development.html
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
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Street Closure March 11, 2026
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Work on West Pleasant Street at Albion and the subway was completed and West Pleasant Street is now open to traffic again.
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Beginning at 10:30 a.m. today - Wednesday, March 11 - West Pleasant Street will be closed between Albion and the train tracks.
This street closure is required to complete a repair at the subway.
Traffic control will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.
Businesses in the Hewson Complex can be accessed via the Hickman end of West Pleasant.
All work should be completed and streets re-opened by early this afternoon.
Questions? Please contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Air Horns No Longer Permitted Within the Amherst Stadium
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Effective immediately, air horns are no longer permitted within the Amherst Stadium.
This allows us to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees. While we appreciate fan enthusiasm, the loud noise can be disruptive and risks hearing health.
Fans are encouraged to show support through applause, cheers, and less disruptive noise makers.
Read more: Air Horns No Longer Permitted Within the Amherst Stadium
Notice of Intent: By-Law to Amend the Commercial Development Support Program By-Law P-9
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Notice is hereby given that the Amherst Town Council intends to consider second reading and adoption of a By-law to Amend the Commercial Development Support Program By-Law P-9.
The current by-law, originally adopted in September of 2017, allows a commercial property owner who is undertaking a new construction or a significant expansion, to phase in the increased taxes as a result of the increased assessment of their property over a ten-year period.
The proposed by-law amendments phase in the taxes for the new assessment over five years as opposed to the current ten years. In addition, amendments include capping the rebate paid to a maximum of $100,000 annually, updating the map in Schedule A – Land Use Zoning Map, as well as corrections to some minor grammatical errors.
These proposed amendments will only impact new agreements from May 1, 2026, on; all current agreements would be honoured in their current form.
Council intends to give second reading at their regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
For a copy of the proposed by-law, or for further information, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 902-667-3352 or by email at
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
Call for Citizen Appointments Due by March 11, 2026
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The Town of Amherst is looking for interested citizens to fill a volunteer vacancy on the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, and a volunteer vacancy on the Planning Advisory Committee.
The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners acts as a liaison between the Amherst Police Department and Amherst Town Council.
The role of the Planning Advisory Committee is to advise Council with respect to land use planning matters. This Committee also acts as the Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Committee and the Heritage Advisory Committee.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Be a resident of Amherst
- Possess a knowledge of related-community issues
- Be of good character
- Possess the skills and abilities to carry out related responsibilities
- Consent to criminal record and background checks
Read more: Call for Citizen Appointments Due by March 11, 2026
Victoria Street Lane Closure, Feb 27, 2026
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From 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, February 27, 2026, there will be a lane closure on Victoria Street.
The westbound lane of Victoria Street will be closed between Eddy Street and Laplanche Street.
Westbound traffic will be able to detour left onto Acadia Street, or detour Right onto Eddy Street.
Detours will end at noon on Friday, February 27.
Eastbound traffic on Victoria Street will not be affected.
Questions about this lane closure and traffic detours can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or
Downtown Snow Clearing Tonight, Feb 25, 2026
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Public Works will start downtown snow clearing operations tonight - Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - at 9 p.m. and continue throughout the night.
Much of downtown will be closed to traffic during this operation to effectively remove recent snow build-up.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route tonight. Barricades will be in place.
Public Works will start downtown snow clearing operations tonight at 9 p.m. and continue throughout the night.
Much of downtown will be closed to traffic during this operation to effectively remove recent snow build-up.
Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route tonight. Barricades will be in place.
