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If owners fail to comply, the town may remove the graffiti itself and recover the cost from the property owner. The bylaw also establishes fines for violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the same June 22 meeting, council gave first reading to a development agreement that would allow the YMCA of Cumberland to construct a 36-unit affordable housing development at 1 Albion Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Town staff say the project would add much-needed housing within walking distance of downtown services and amenities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amherst.ca\/public-hearing-development-agreement-application-for-1-albion-street.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/amherst.ca\/public-hearing-development-agreement-application-for-1-albion-street.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">A public hearing on the proposed development<\/a> is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8 at 5pm, after which council will decide whether to grant final approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amherst town council has approved a new bylaw aimed at preventing graffiti while also moving forward with a proposed affordable housing development in the town&#8217;s downtown. 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