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Town Council Accepting Applications for Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Council is currently accepting applications from Amherst residents interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals.  There are impending vacancies for two (2) Full Members (three-year terms), and four (4) Associate Members (annual o...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Planning Board

The Town Council will be filling three (3) impending vacancies for three-year terms on the Planning Board and is seeking residents interested in serving on the Board.

The Town Council is currently accepting applications from Amherst residents inte...

Proposed Water and Sewer Bylaws and Regulations

The Town Council will hold a first reading of proposed Water and Sewer Bylaws and Regulations at the regular Town Council meeting Monday, March 20, 2023. A second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the April 3, 2023 regular Town Council meeting.

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Public Forum on Appropriations Outside the Annual Budget

In accordance with Charter section 5.6, on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.  the Town Council will hold a public forum regarding an appropriation outside the annual budget:

• Appropriation Order FY23-06C – Town of Amherst Capital Program...

Cuppa' Joe with Amherst Town Manager & Councilor Cathy Schoen

Join Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and special guest Elementary School Building Committee member and Town Councilor Cathy Schoen. Come to discuss or ask your questions about the elementary school building project or other town related topics.&nb...

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 ...

View Currently Posted Positions

All currently posted positions for employment with the Town are on the Town’s Online Career Portal.

Click here to visit the Town of Amherst Career Portal 

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