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Town of Amherst Post-Election Tabulation Procedure

This is to notify the public that the Town of Amherst will be doing their post-election tabulation on Wednesday, November 11th at 10:00 am at the Bangs Community Center, located at 70 Boltwood Walk, to tabulate ballots received between November 3rd Read on...
Town Ballot Box Access Modification for Saturday Night, October 31st

The Town of Amherst will be locking the ballot drop box at 5:00pm on Saturday, October 31st and reopening it at 8:00am Sunday, November 1st. There will be signage to this effect on the ballot drop box during this time. The ballot box will be available, Read on...
November 3rd Election Information

The Town Clerk's office has compiled some helpful information for the November 3rd Elections. Read on...
Town of Amherst Halloween Safety Tips for COVID-19

Halloween will be different this year. Our highest priority, as a community, is the health and safety of our children. The best way to stay safe is to stay home! However, we all understand that Halloween is an annual event that provides the opportunity Read on...
Real Estate Taxes Due Monday, November 2nd

The Town of Amherst Collector's office would like to remind all that real estate taxes are due on Monday, November 2, 2020. Payments can be made online or you may contact the Treasurer/Collector’s office with any questions. Read on...
Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

The Town of Amherst has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Valley Community Development Corporation will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection Read on...
Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

At this time the Joint Capital Planning Committee (JCPC) is inviting proposals for FY2022 capital projects from Town residents. Submissions must be received by Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4:30PM. Read on...
Craig's Doors to Open New 24-Hour Shelter on November 1st

In advance of the winter shelter season, the Town of Amherst is pleased to announce that Craig’s Doors will be opening a new 24-hour shelter November 1st for those experiencing homelessness. Read on...
CDBG Advisory Committee: Public Hearing

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community that is eligible to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG funds support housing, Read on...
Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Each year the treasurer of the Town of Amherst publishes a listing of unclaimed checks that have been issued by the Town. Read on...
Town Receives $130K MassDOT Grant Award for Town Center Shared Streets

The Town of Amherst received a grant of $129,427 from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, expand outdoor dining space and the outdoor dining Read on...
Amherst Receives $34K for Safe and Healthy Elections

The Town of Amherst announced today that it successfully secured $34,051 in nonprofit grants to fund safe and secure elections. The grant, awarded by the nonpartisan Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), will help the Town administer elections Read on...
Town of Amherst, UMass Amherst Working Together As Community Is Designated "Higher Risk"

With the designation of Amherst by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a “red,” higher-risk community for COVID-19, we want to assure you that the University and the Town, working together, are committed to ensuring the health and safety of Read on...
Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, November 2, 2020. There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves maybe brought to the Transfer Station if you have a current Read on...
University to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders & Inspectors

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Town of Amherst announced today that the University will provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for the Town’s first responders and inspectors as part of their joint efforts to deter spread of the novel Read on...
Amherst, Other Communities Announce Expansion of Restorative Justice in Hampshire County

District Attorney David E. Sullivan and six police chiefs have partnered with community stakeholders and local volunteers to increase access to restorative justice in Hampshire County. Based on their shared vision that restorative justice must be Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Community Safety Working Group

Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking residents to serve on a newly formed Community Safety Working Group. The purpose of the Community Safety Working Group is to (a) make recommendations on alternative ways of providing public safety services to the 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...
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...
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...
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...

Town of Amherst Post-Election Tabulation Procedure

Town Ballot Box Access Modification for Saturday Night, October 31st

November 3rd Election Information

Town of Amherst Halloween Safety Tips for COVID-19

Real Estate Taxes Due Monday, November 2nd

Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

Craig's Doors to Open New 24-Hour Shelter on November 1st

CDBG Advisory Committee: Public Hearing

Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Town Receives $130K MassDOT Grant Award for Town Center Shared Streets

Amherst Receives $34K for Safe and Healthy Elections

Town of Amherst, UMass Amherst Working Together As Community Is Designated "Higher Risk"

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

University to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders & Inspectors

Amherst, Other Communities Announce Expansion of Restorative Justice in Hampshire County

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Community Safety Working Group

Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

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

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