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TOWN MANAGER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON TOWN BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

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. Terms of service are typ...

Open Air Burning Permits Now Available

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!  

In order t...

TOWN COUNCIL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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. Of those, the Town Co...

Applications Now Available for East Gables, Affordable Studio Apartments in Amherst

Housing Management Resources is 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 street parking, connecting wal...

Amherst Launches Town-Wide Solar Assessment Project

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 commun...

Time to Renew Your Dog Licenses in Amherst

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 will be...

Big Night in Amherst, Potential for Henry St. Road Closures

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 pools. &nbs...

Kellogg Ave - Boltwood Walk Sidewalk and Road Reconstruction

PRESS RELEASE

Kellogg Ave-Boltwood Walk

Sidewalk and Road Reconstruction

Monday, April 3^rd, 2023

Taylor Davis Construction will begin the sidewalk and road reconstruction on Kellogg Ave and a small part of Boltwood Walk starting on Monday,...

Street Sweeping Schedule Announced

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 ...

Amherst's Long Serving Police Chief Announces Retirement

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 S...

Sign up for Amherst Emergency and Parking Ban Alerts

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 to these ...

Being an Ally, not a Savior

Join Jana as she facilitates answers to:What is the role of the white ally to Black and BIPOC communities?How can you shed the cape of savior to become the warrior ally?

Jana McClure is a Truth School trainer and a resident of Amherst. She has participated...

Online Kindergarten Registration

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

To pre-register your child for Kindergarten Fall 2022, child...

Amherst Historic Preservation Plan Community Survey

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 heri...

Resident Aid Assistance Program

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 direct ...