Emergency watermain repair - Foundry Street and Copp Avenue
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A water break has occurred at the intersection of Foundry Street and Copp Avenue. Emergency repair work will begin soon.
During this repair work, water service will be affected for the immediate area. Water service will be restored as soon as possible.
Traffic at the intersection of Foundry and Copp will also be affected during repair work and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route during this time.
Please contact Town Hall for more information at 902-667-3352 or
Alley closed to all access
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The alley running between Town Hall and First Baptist Church is temporarily closed for all use during construction of a new Town Hall access ramp.
A temporary access ramp will be available at the front door of Town Hall, on Victoria Street East. A doorbell will be place to request staff assistance to enter.
We appreciate your patience during this construction project as we improve accessibility to Town Hall.
Anyone with questions can call Town Hall (8:30-4:30, M-F) at 902-667-3352 or email
Notice of Approval - Development Agreement - 96 Church Street
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Notice is hereby given that at a meeting held February 24, 2025, Amherst Town Council gave second and final reading of a development agreement to create 7 units, 6 units within a building and one standalone unit, at 96 Church Street (PID 25013814).
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 February 25, 2025
Town facilities closed for Nova Scotia Heritage Day
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Monday, February 17, is Nova Scotia Heritage Day and Town of Amherst facilities will be closed for the holiday.
- Town Hall
- Amherst Stadium
- Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre
Amherst Police and Fire services will operate as normal over the holiday.
For public works emergency service on holidays, call: 902-667-7227.
Public Meetings - Week of February 17
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The Town of Amherst's Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 18, beginning at 4 p.m. in council chambers - 98 Victoria Street East.
This meeting is taking place on Tuesday due to the holiday on Monday.
Amherst Stadium closing due to weather, February 13
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Please Note: Amherst Stadium will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, due to weather conditions.
Winter Carnival - Feb 12-16, 2025
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Amherst's annual Winter Carnival is all set to run from February 12-16, 2025.
Every day presents new opportunities for fun - many of which are completely free of charge!
Our Winter Carnival Family Fun Day will take place on Saturday, February 15, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the YMCA of Cumberland - 92 Church Street in Amherst. Everything at the Family Fun Day is free!
Ages 18+ must show ID to enter the YMCA.
pdf Have a look at our complete schedule for Winter Carnival 2025 (8.51 MB) .
