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Transportation and Public Works

Public Works operates from the Town Garage on McCully Street in Amherst. Ben Pitman, P. Eng. manages the day to day operations of all aspects of Public Works, in addition to the operation of the Water and Sewer Utility.

The Public Works staff consists of a Public Works Foreman, a Transportation Foreman and 22 full time and seasonal employees who are responsible for the planning, operations and maintenance of the town streets, sidewalks, snow and ice removal, sewers, storm drainage, equipment and the Water Utility.

For after hours Public Works emergencies dial our dispatch center at 902- 667-7227.

In addition, during major snow storms in Amherst you may call our snowline at 902-667-3756 for information on street conditions and snow clearing/removal with in the Town of Amherst.

Transportation and Public Works Directory