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Uptick in New COVID-19 Cases in Amherst

UMass Amherst public health officials released data today that shows a cluster of 13 UMass students who live off campus tested positive for the novel coronavirus this week. All are known to have socialized together, and a number of them attended a Read on...
Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund announce the availability of Round Two for short-term emergency rental assistance available for Amherst renters experiencing a loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19. Read on...
Human Resources Dir. & Health Dir. Named by Town Manager

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Donna-Rae Kenneally, J.D. as the Town’s new Human Resources Director and Emma Dragon as the Town’s new Health Director. The appointments are subject to review by the Town Council which is expected Read on...
Propose a Community Preservation Act Project

The Community Preservation Act Committee is now receiving proposals for Fiscal Year 2022 from now through Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4:30PM. Read on...
November 3rd Election Information

The Town Clerk's office has compiled some helpful information for the November 3rd Elections. Read on...
Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

In an effort to streamline responses, the Town of Amherst has set up a phone line and email address for our community members to share concerns and questions regarding COVID-19. Read on...
Town Council Gives Town Manager Strong Marks in Annual Evaluation

The Town Council has completed Town Manager Paul Bockelman’s annual performance evaluation, his fourth since being appointed to the position in August of 2016. He received strong ratings across five of the seven evaluation categories: Fiscal Management; Read on...
Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We still need your help! Join the Town-Wide Initiative: Masks4All! Read on...
COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a Read on...
Parking Permits Now Available Online

We are pleased to announce our new online application process for Parking Permits in Amherst. Read on...
Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

The Town of Amherst is pleased to announce the award of $321,577 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Read on...
Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

To enhance their coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Amherst and University of Massachusetts Amherst have appointed a high-level Working Group to address areas of mutual concern. Students will be returning to the Amherst area Read on...
Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

The Board of Health for the Town of Amherst has issued an emergency order making the wearing of face masks or face coverings in part of the Town, in order to protect public health and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Read on...
A Special Thank you

A Special Thank you for our community mask makers Read on...

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Uptick in New COVID-19 Cases in Amherst

Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

Human Resources Dir. & Health Dir. Named by Town Manager

Propose a Community Preservation Act Project

November 3rd Election Information

Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

Town Council Gives Town Manager Strong Marks in Annual Evaluation

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Parking Permits Now Available Online

Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

A Special Thank you

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