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Amherst Fire Stations - Holiday Toy Collection Sites

From now until December 15th, the Amherst Fire Department will be a collection site for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. The Central Fire Station located at 68 North Pleasant Street and the North Station, located at 603 East Pleasant Street Read on...
90 Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Flood Maps

The Town of Amherst is in the process of updating its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS). The Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been available for review since June 2019. A 90-Day statutory appeal period began on Read on...
State of the Town Address - Rescheduled Date

Please join us for our State of the Town Address on Thursday, December 12th at 6:00 PM at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. This event was rescheduled from December 2nd due to weather conditions. Read on...
Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

Due the recent snow storm, the second leaf pick up has been pushed out by one week. Please see the new dates below. Read on...
Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul & BID Director Gabrielle Gould

Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at Amherst Coffee at 28 Amity Street on Friday, December 13th from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Stop by and enjoy a nice a cup of coffee and conversation. Paul will be joined this time by the Amherst Business Improvement District Read on...
Community Meeting: Smart Growth Planning for Amherst Downtown

Join us for a community discussion of the process and impacts of smart growth planning for Amherst's downtown. This community meeting will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 6:45 PM in the Town Room of Town Hall. Read on...
Human Rights Day

Please bring your family and friends to celebrate the Universal Day of Human Rights. Read on...
CDBG 2020 Request for Proposals

The Town of Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee invites applications for the 2020 CDBG grant round. The applications (request for proposals) are below in PDF formats, and are due by Monday, December 23, 2019 at noon. Read on...
Free Holiday Saturday Parking

At the request of the Amherst Business Improvement District, Town Manager Paul Bockelman has approved free parking in Downtown Amherst every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at all town lots and metered spaces in Downtown Amherst. Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members for Town Boards & Committees

The Town Manager continues to seek volunteers to serve on Town Boards. Boards and Committees that have or may have vacancies include the CDBG Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Energy and Climate Action Read on...
Emerald Ash Borer Recently Discovered in Amherst

The presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been officially discovered in the Amherst area. A private tree company working in the downtown Amherst area recently discovered evidence of an EAB infestation on private property. Based on the extent Read on...
Winter Preparedness and Reminders

As we head in to the winter season, we are sharing some important winter weather information. Read on...
Town Employees Receive Massachusetts Excellence in Technology Award

Four Town of Amherst employees will receive an award for excellence in technology from the State at the Massachusetts Digital Government Summit in Boston on November 18th. This award honors outstanding achievement and recognizes innovative Read on...
Town Recreational Facilities Closed

All Town recreational bathroom facilities have been closed for the season.
Capital Investments: Community Listening Sessions

The Town Council will hold four Listening Sessions to collect comments from the public on the need for four major capital investments facing the Town and to provide guidance to the Town Council in setting priorities. Members of the School Read on...
Community Preservation Act Submissions for 2021 Now Being Accepted

At this time the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is inviting proposals for FY2021 funding opportunities. Proposals for Historic Preservation, Open Space, Affordable Housing or Recreation projects are due on December 6, 2019 by 4:30PM. Read on...

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Town Council - Special Meeting - Four Towns
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Town Manager and Council Goals Ad Hoc Committee
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Outreach, Communications and Appointments Committee (OCA)

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Amherst Fire Stations - Holiday Toy Collection Sites

90 Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Flood Maps

State of the Town Address - Rescheduled Date

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul & BID Director Gabrielle Gould

Community Meeting: Smart Growth Planning for Amherst Downtown

Human Rights Day

CDBG 2020 Request for Proposals

Free Holiday Saturday Parking

Town Manager Seeks Members for Town Boards & Committees

Emerald Ash Borer Recently Discovered in Amherst

Winter Preparedness and Reminders

Town Employees Receive Massachusetts Excellence in Technology Award

Town Recreational Facilities Closed

Capital Investments: Community Listening Sessions

Community Preservation Act Submissions for 2021 Now Being Accepted

December 2019

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