Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole Meeting
The committee discussed several policy reviews, including the overtime policy for non-union employees, the North Tyndal Wellfield Advisory Committee policy, and the Audit Committee Terms of Reference policy. Additionally, the committee addressed a grant request for the Exit 1 concert, allowing the organization to retain profits for future event planning, and approved a community support grant for the upcoming Diwali celebration. Council also reviewed various reports, including economic data, community support grant updates, and monthly departmental reports.
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Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole meeting agenda includes discussion on capital financing adjustments, specifically involving year-end operating reserve transfers and water capital budget amendments related to land trades and property purchases. Key agenda items also feature capital budget amendments for fire apparatus repairs and library geothermal HVAC system upgrades. The committee will review the REMO Emergency Management By-law and intermunicipal service agreement, as well as various council direction requests concerning pension plans, community grants, and intersection improvements. Additionally, several information items covering economic dashboards, homeless shelter relocation petitions, and monthly departmental reports are scheduled for review.
Jun 22, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Town of Amherst Regular Council Meeting
The Council meeting covered various governance and development topics, including the amendment of the Amherst Youth Town Council policy to realign its structure and purpose, and the first reading of a development agreement for a 36-unit residential project at 1 Albion Street. Additionally, the Council addressed community support grants, sponsorship for the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, and the repeal of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program by-law. Significant revisions were made to the Companion Animal By-law, and a new Graffiti By-law was introduced for first reading. Reports from internal and external committees, including the Planning Advisory Committee and regional library board, were also presented.
Jun 15, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Town of Amherst Committee of the Whole Committee Of The Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole discussed various administrative, financial, and policy items, including a donation request from the Christie Foundation, a capital budget amendment for fire apparatus repairs, and operational improvements for the Community Credit Union Business Innovation Centre as recommended by the AIDE Committee. The committee reviewed a redesign proposal for the Amherst Youth Town Council, considered community support grant applications for Maggie's Place and the Amherst Black Education Committee, and reviewed a funding request for the Nova Scotia Highlanders Regimental Museum's relocation. Additionally, policy amendments for Flowers, Gift Baskets, and Memorial Donations were reviewed.
