Town of Amherst, NS

09/16/2026

Jacob Melanson shares how Amherst’s resilience and support helped shape his journey to the NHL. Even on his toughest days, he knows his hometown is behind him.

Amherst is proud to support him every step of the way! 🏒💙

09/15/2026

Think your pet has what it takes to be mayor? 🐾

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2nd Annual Pet Mayor Election! Pet owners from Amherst and surrounding communities are invited to enter their furry, feathered or scaly candidates.

Nominate your pet today:
👉 laanimalshelter.org/petmayor

Think your pet has what it takes to be mayor? 🐾

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2nd Annual Pet Mayor Election! Pet owners from Amherst and surrounding communities are invited to enter their furry candidates.

Nominate your pet today:
👉 laanimalshelter.org/petmayor

09/15/2026

The Splash Pad is now closed for the season.

Our parks will also begin undergoing winterization in the coming weeks. Thank you for a great season!

09/14/2026

The race for Pet Mayor is back! 🐾

The LA Animal Shelter and the Town of Amherst, NS are teaming up to elect this year’s Pet Mayor. Your pet could earn the title of Pet Mayor, all while helping raise funds for the animals in our care!

Nominations open tomorrow, September 15. Check out the election timeline and get ready to nominate your pet:

👉 laanimalshelter.org/petmayor

09/14/2026

Due to technical difficulty, this evening's Public Participation Opportunity on the Road Trails Designation Bylaw will not be livestreamed.

https://www.amherst.ca/council-and-committee-meetings.html

The meeting recording will be made available upon request starting Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Amherst Town Hall can be reached (M-F, 8:30-4:30) at 902-667-3352 or [email protected]

09/14/2026

Always proud to see Amherst’s own Jacob Melanson representing his hometown! 🏒💙

09/12/2026

The 25th anniversary memorial for the events of 9/11.

09/11/2026

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Road Trails Designation Bylaw
- Monday, September 14, 2026, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

This meeting will take place in council chambers, 98 Victoria Street East. All public meetings are livestreamed and are accessible on our website as of the posted meeting start time: https://amherst.ca/council-and-committee-meetings.html

Questions about public meetings? Contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or [email protected] (M-F, 8:30-4:30).

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟵/𝟭𝟭 - 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆

The 9/11 Memorial Event will begin at 10 am on Saturday, September 12 in Victoria Square - downtown Amherst.

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