Complete a Survey About Tourism Development in Cumberland Region
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Do you live in the Cumberland Region? Do you own or operate a tourism business in the Cumberland region? If so, you’re invited to participate in a short survey (~5-10 minutes) about tourism development.
We’re looking for input from our community on tourism today and how we want it to look in the future.
The survey will run until Wednesday, 2 October 2024.
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Service Nova Scotia - Heating Assistance Rebate Program Opens October 1
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Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP), opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season.
“The colder season can be an especially tough time of year for Nova Scotians who are struggling to cover their bills, and we know this year will be no different,” said Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Service Nova Scotia. “The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps ease the costs of home heating for those who need it. It’s one of many ways we’ll be supporting Nova Scotians this season.”
Nova Scotians applying for the HARP rebate may also be eligible for the Seniors Care Grant, the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, the long-running Your Energy Rebate Program, and the Home Energy Assistance Top-up Fund administered by the Salvation Army.
Read more: Service Nova Scotia - Heating Assistance Rebate Program Opens October 1
Portion of Church Street Closed Sept 23-24
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Please note that Church Street will be closed between Prince Arthur Street and Albion Street for periods on Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24. This closure is necessary to complete infrastructure work in the area.
Church Street will be closed between Prince Arthur and Albion:
- Monday, September 23 - Closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 24 - Closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Detour signage will be in place during these times and motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and choose an alternate route.
Library Parking Lot Closed Saturday, September 21
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Please note that vehicle access to the Four Fathers Memorial Library parking lot at 21 Acadia Street will be closed at the Acadia Street entrance for the hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. This is necessary to accommodate a special event - the Carnival of the Arts, by the Chignecto Arts Council - that will make use of the parking area.
The rear parking area will still be open and accessible via Ratchford Street.
No Parking on Rupert Street - Victoria to Spring
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Residents and motorists are advised that re-paving operations will begin on Rupert Street first thing this Monday morning, September 9. Milling away the existing pavement surface is step one, which will take one or two days of work.
Please do not park any vehicles on Rupert Street on Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10. Ensure vehicles are removed from the street first thing in the morning so crews can proceed without obstacles.
Additional updates will be provided as operations progress.
The milling and re-paving of Rupert Street is a $250,000 project, approved by Council as part of the 2024/25 Capital Budget.
Havelock Street Closure, September 4
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Please Note: On Wednesday, September 4 From 3-4 p.m., a portion of Havelock Street in downtowm Amherst will be closed for one hour.
Between Princess and King Streets, there will be no through traffic on Havelock Street and motorists are asked to plan an alternate route.
Havelock street will re-open for normal traffic flow at 4 p.m. on September 4.
Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
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The Town of Amherst invites you to a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS regarding an application for a Development Agreement to create 6 units on the upper floor within the building located at 9 Laplanche Street (PIDs 25022872, 25022922 and 25005828).
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in Town Hall Council Chambers, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.
Read more: Notice of Public Hearing - 9 Laplanche Street Development Agreement Application
