Town of Amherst, NS

𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻!

The Dickey Park and Lions Park splash pads are open again for the season. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Have questions about the splash pads? Contact Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or [email protected] (M-F, 8:30-4:30).

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: NSCC Cumberland Campus - Academic Chair (CL8) - School of Access, Business, Creative Industries and Education, School of Health and Human Services

This position is located at Cumberland Campus, in the Northern Region, at the Springhill and Amherst sites.

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: June 16, 11:59 p.m.

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𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗦 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 - Construction and access changes at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.

Paving work next week, and new access road opens on June 22.

Signage will be in place. Please plan extra time when going to the hospital while this work is underway.

https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/new-public-access-road-and-emergency-department-drop-changes-cumberland-regional

Public Works crews will be installing hanging flower baskets throughout Amherst today and into the evening. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution and be mindful of workers and equipment operating near roadways. Thank you for helping keep our crews safe as they work to beautify our community.

𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦

Amherst's "Downtown T" will be closed this Saturday, June 13, for Pride events in and around Victoria Square.

From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Church Street will be closed to traffic at King Street, and Victoria Street will be closed between Havelock and Lawrence Streets.

Barricades will be in place and drivers are advised to plan an alternate route.

The Pride Parade is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. and there may be slight traffic disruptions in the downtown as the parade is escorted along its route.

Any questions about street closures can be directed to Town Hall at 902-667-3352 or [email protected].

https://www.amherst.ca/street-closures-on-saturday-june-13.html

This was such a nice afternoon to hold the Pride Month proclamation and flag raising. Thank you to everyone who took part in this important annual event.

Mayor Small proclaimed June as Pride Month in Amherst by reading the official proclamation. He then welcomed Cumberland Pride’s 2026 Pride Marshal – Emma Brown – to the podium. Emma spoke about her work with the Pride committee over the years, as well as her personal journey and the journey of her child. Thank you for sharing your story, Emma.

Find more information about Pride Month events on the Cumberland Pride-Nova Scotia page, including this Saturday’s vendor market and Pride Parade in Downtown Amherst.

Happy Pride, everyone!

𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴
Today at 12:30 p.m. - YMCA flag poles - 92 Church Street
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

Pride Month is officially underway across Cumberland County! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Join us as communities throughout the region raise the Pride flag in celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the strength of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These ceremonies are a visible reminder that everyone deserves to be welcomed, respected, and celebrated.

Whether you're attending a flag raising, a Pride event, or simply showing your support, we hope you'll help make this Pride season one to remember. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚

The Town of Amherst will begin its water main flushing program starting Monday, June 8, 2026. Flushing work will continue for approximately five weeks.

During this time, customers may experience turbidity (cloudy or brown water) and low water pressure.

Residents may need to run their cold water (not hot water) for 5-10 minutes, or until water becomes clear. It is recommended that you thoroughly flush your system following this time to release any trapped air or sediment from your system.

Anyone with questions about the water main flushing program can contact Town Hall (M-F, 8:30-4:30) at 902-667-3352 or [email protected].

For after hours Public Works emergency service, please call Amherst Police Dispatch at 902-667-8600.

https://www.amherst.ca/water-main-flushing-notice.html

Today - June 6, 2026 - marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, Amherst, NS for hosting today’s ceremony of remembrance in Victoria Square. And, thank you to all in attendance.

Access Awareness Week is a time to highlight what true accessibility looks like in everyday life, especially right here in our community.

Innovative supports like Nova Scotia-born and local company RAYMEX Lift are helping people maintain independence, safely move through their homes, and recover from falls with dignity in a single device.

The RAYMEX® Lift was created after its co-founder experienced firsthand the challenges families face when a loved one begins to fall more frequently and existing mobility tools fall short. Developed in collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, it focuses on dignity, safety, and real-world usability.

It is a portable 3-in-1 mobility, transfer, and fall-recovery aid designed to support people in staying mobile and independent at home and in the community. The device can lower to the floor, raise to standing height, and function as a walking and support aid—all in one system.
Its multifunctional design means it can act as:
• A walker for daily mobility
• A transfer aid for standing and sitting
• A lifting device for safe fall recovery

Accessibility is about more than access—it’s about confidence, safety, and staying connected to daily life.