Amherst town council approved several financial and infrastructure updates during its April 27, 2026 meeting, including a change to the local deed transfer tax and support for roadwork and community projects in Nova Scotia.
The council voted to increase the deed transfer tax from 1.25% to 1.5%, effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment is expected to bring the rate in line with neighboring areas such as Oxford, Cumberland County, Colchester, and Truro, while generating an estimated $85,000 in additional annual revenue for the town according to Amherst Town Council records.
On the infrastructure front, the town authorized $270,000 for paving and cold milling Victoria Street between Station and Acadia streets. This project is supported by the provincial Municipal Trunks and Routes Paving Program, as well as the federal Canada Community Building Fund. Furthermore, a $519,600 contract for asphalt patching was awarded to Dexter Construction, a firm based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
Council members also established a fundraising committee to collect $1 million locally. These funds are intended to support an $8.1 million soccer and track complex, a project supported by a $3.1 million town commitment and $4 million from government grants.
