Emergency Watermain Repair - Victoria Street
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Amherst Public Works crews are responding to a watermain break in the area of Victoria Street W. and Russell Street. Emergency repairs are required to repair this leak, which will result in water service interruptions for users in the immediate area.
This repair work is expected to begin by 11 a.m. today, January 23, 2025.
Victoria Street W. will remain open to traffic, but traffic control personnel will be in place. Drivers in the area should expect delays, or plan an alternate route.
This repair will be completed and water service restored to affected properties as soon as possible.
For more information, please call Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or email
Public Meeting - Amherst Police Department Strategic Plan
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There will be a public meeting to gain feedback from the community on the Amherst Police Department's new strategic plan on Saturday January 18 at 11 a.m. at the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre, 5 Ratchford Street. Everyone welcome!
An online questionnaire is also available for people to provide their input.
Street Closure - New Year's Eve
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Church Street will be closed between Wellington Street and Townshend Avenue on December 31, starting at 3 p.m. Barricades will be in place and motorists are advised to plan an alternate route. The Amherst Stadium parking lot will also close at 3 p.m.
This street closure will allow for a New Year's Eve fireworks display, which will take place at 6 p.m. from the Amherst Stadium.
From 4-5 p.m. at the Amherst Stadium there will be free activities, including skating and hot chocolate. The fireworks display at 6 p.m. will top-off the New Year's Eve events.
At 8 p.m. Church Street will re-open to traffic, as well as the Amherst Stadium parking lot.
Call for Citizen Appointment - Audit Committee
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The Town of Amherst is looking for an interested citizen to fill a vacant appointment on the Town of Amherst Audit Committee. This committee assists Town Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to finance and audit matters.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all of the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Possess a knowledge of finance and audit-related matters;
- Be of good character;
- Possess the skills and abilities to make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out committee responsibilities; and,
- Consent to criminal record and background checks.
Please provide a written letter of your background and interests via
Natalie LeBlanc
Municipal Clerk
PO Box 516
98 East Victoria Street
Amherst, NS B4H 4A1
All applications must be received by Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Traffic Disruption During Weekend Holiday Events
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The holiday season begins this weekend in Amherst, with events planned for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. More details are available on our Holiday Events page, and by contacting Town Hall (Monday-Friday) at 902-667-3352 or
Christmas Parade Traffic Disruption
NEW DATE: Sunday, November 24, 2024 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 4 p.m. - Parade floats gather in the Town Square Mall parking lot (i.e. Dollarama)
- 5 p.m. - Albion Street will start to be blocked to traffic
- Traffic cones may be placed to prevent parking along the parade route
- 6 p.m - Parade begins, turning left from Town Square Mall parking lot onto Albion Street
- Streets feeding onto Albion will be blocked as the parade progresses
- Parade turns left onto Church Street - traffic blocked as necessary
- Parade then turns right onto Victoria - traffic blocked as necessary
- Parade end points: TD Bank parking lot and Dayle's parking lot
Drivers are asked to avoid these areas on Saturday evening and plan an alternate route, or to anticipate delays.
Emergency Water Repair Complete
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Water service has been restored to customers on Albion Street, after completing an emergency watermain repair.
Questions can be directed to: 902-667-3352 or
Test of Alert Ready System Nov 20 in Nova Scotia
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This afternoon at 1:55 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time, a test of the Alert Ready system is taking place across Nova Scotia.
You may hear the alert tone coming from your radio, TV, or cell phone - but, this will only be a test.
Test alerts help you learn what an emergency alert would look and sound like.
For more information about emergency preparedness and emergency alerts in Nova Scotia, visit the Province of Nova Scotia's Emergency Management Office website, Emergency Ready in Canada's Facebook page, or the Alert Ready emergency alert system website.
