Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees. The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of the Town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Read on...
Open Air Burning Permits for yard clean-ups are now available from the Fire Department. State regulations allow burning from January 15th to May 1st. Application and payment for burning permits are now done online! Read on...
The Amherst Town Council seeks volunteers to serve on Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of the Town government and each has multiple residents who are members and of those, the Read on...
Housing Management Resources now accepting applications for a newly constructed development consisting of 28 affordable studio apartment homes. Located at 132 Northampton Road in Amherst, MA. East Gables homes include off Read on...
The Town of Amherst is launching a town-wide solar assessment. The Town has contracted GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) to provide technical support throughout this process, that will include a survey, virtual and multiple in-person options for the Read on...
Dog licenses expire on March 31st of each year. You may obtain your dog license either in-person, by mail, or online. Fees are: $5.00 for spay/neuter, and $15.00 for NON-spay/neuter. Licenses must be renewed before June 1st or a late fee of $30.00 Read on...
The weather conditions are close to being possible for Big Night in Amherst. Big Night is the first night of rain and temperatures over 40 degrees when salamander and amphibian migration usually takes place from uplands to vernal Read on...
Taylor Davis Construction will begin the sidewalk and road reconstruction on Kellogg Ave and a small part of Boltwood Walk starting on April 3rd, 2023. Portions of the sidewalk and parking areas will be inaccessible periodically during construction. Read on...
The Town of Amherst Department of Public Works has begun sweeping the main routes and hills that receive the most sand during the winter months. After completing these areas, the DPW will begin sweeping the various sections of town, if all goes well, Read on...
Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone announced his retirement after 46 years of service to the Town of Amherst. His last day of employment will be May 27th. Scott began a long and distinguished career in 1977 when he was hired as a Community Service Read on...
The Town of Amherst has a variety of ways that you can stay connected with us, from emergency notifications to meeting and news announcements, and more. Receive timely emergency and parking ban notifications to your email or phone by subscribing Read on...
ONLINE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: AMHERST & PELHAM 2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR Including Spanish Dual Language Program. The Dual Language Program (Caminantes) lottery will be drawn on April 27, 2022 Read on...
The Town of Amherst has a variety of historic and cultural resources for residents and guests to enjoy. By responding to this 18-question survey, you will help the Town gain insight about what you value most of Amherst's history and cultural heritage. Read on...
Family Outreach of Amherst, in Collaboration with the Town of Amherst, has been allocated $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to help Amherst residents with overdue rent, mortgage, or utility bills. These funds will have a Read on...
