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Settlement Name
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Amherst
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Has Policy?
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Yes
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Policy
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Street Naming:
It shall be the policy of the Amherst Town Council that all new streets shall be named, or existing streets re-named, according to the following criteria. The three principals which guide the street naming procedures: i) Avoid Duplication – there should be no duplication of street names, including street names differentiated by a suffix. ii) Avoid Confusion – street names that sound similar should be avoided. iii) Establish Continuity – streets running in one compass direction should have one name for the entire length. iv) Ensure that new street names consider the values of inclusivity, equity and diversity to reflect our citizens both past and future.
Public Lands and Facilities:
There are occasions when interested parties have proposed to name or re-name Town of Amherst public lands and facilities. It is the policy of the Town of Amherst to consider naming proposals, seek citizen input and formally decide on proposed names or renaming of Town of Amherst public lands or facilities within established criteria.
Town of Amherst public lands and facilities may be named after persons, a place or location, or an event that has created an important legacy or achievement. A person’s name is eligible for consideration one year after his/her death with special benefactors excepted. The following criteria may be used by Council in determining the appropriateness of the naming designation:
• A noteworthy public figure or official;
• A person, place or event of historical or cultural significance;
• Special benefactor(s) (living or dead);
• A person, group, place or feature, particularly identified with the public land or facility;
• Exceptions to the naming criterial can be approved by Council if an occasion to recognize the outstanding contributions of a living person is determined. TOWN OF AMHERST POLICY NUMBER 02000-03 Naming Public Lands and Town-Owned Facilities PAGE 2 of 2 PROCEDURES 5. Initiation of proposed name: A request to name or rename a Town owned property or facility must be made in writing to the Chief Administrative Officer who shall bring it, along with a background report, to the Council in Committee of the whole for initial discussion and direction.
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Place Name Tools
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Street Name List: https://www.amherst.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&view=download&alias=4706-31600-23-street-naming-policy&category_slug=engineering-public-works&Itemid=434
Logan - Senator Hance James Logan
Hewson - Dr. Charles Wentworth Upham Hewson
Black - Percy Chapman Black (MLA)
Cameron - Fred S. Cameron (Runner, Boston Marathon Winner)
Ketchum - Henry G. C. Ketchum (Ship Railway)
Curry - Nathanial Curry (President of Rhodes Curry and Company Ltd.)
Cox- Ester Cox Ghost Story
Hillcoat - Hillcoat Pianos
Page - Amos Page, Silversmith
White - Shermie White, Hockey – New York Rangers
Lake View - View from new Hotel at Exit 4
Jackson - Stanton Jackson, Hockey – Toronto Maple Leafs
Riley - Hockey and Music (family)
Rainbow Drive - Created by several actions working together to create its beautiful form which would represent our diverse community
Heritage Drive
L’nuk (ul noog) - Mi’kmaq term means “the people”
Siknikt (sig n icked) From where the place name Chignecto was derived
Fred Parsons - Significant contributions to Amherst’s built infrastructure
Rocky Johnson -Professional Wrestler
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Policy Score
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94
