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Water Main Flushing Schedule - The Water Division of the Public Works Department will begin its annual systematic water main flushing programs to clean the distribution system on Monday, April 28, 2014 (weather permitting). Water Division personnel will be flushing daily from Read on...

5th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival Saturday April 26, 2014 - The 5th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival will be held Saturday April 26, 2014 from 10:00am - 4pm. This year area residents will be able to recycle pellet fuel bags and large, white chunks of Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene or EPS) along with Read on...

Local Waste Reduction Guide Available - The new 2014 Reduce Reuse Recycle Guide will be published in the April 16 Daily Hampshire Gazette and the April 18 Amherst Bulletin. Read on...

Recycling Expands at 2014 Sustainability Festival - This year area residents will be able to recycle pellet fuel bags and large, white chunks of Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene or EPS) along with clothing and textiles at the April 26 Amherst Sustainability Festival. Read on...

Road Sweeping Schedule - 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...