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Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on 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 Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, CDBG Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, Read on...
Reminder: Puffers Pond Beaches Remain Closed to Swimming/Congregating

The Town of Amherst will continue to limit the use of Puffers Pond beaches for swimming and congregating until further notice. The area can still be used for fishing, walking, and hiking purposes while following current public health protocols for Read on...
Reopening of Massachusetts: Phased Approach

On Monday, May 18th the Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive plan for a phased reopening of the Massachusetts economy. The Baker-Polito administration used a framework that considered both the public health risk and the economic benefit Read on...
Hydrant Water Main Flushing

The Water Division of the Public Works Department will begin its annual systematic water main flushing programs to clean the distribution system on Monday, May15, 2020 (weather permitting). Water Division personnel will be flushing daily from 7:30AM - Read on...
Town Council: Digital District Meetings

Your Amherst Town Councilors will be holding their District meetings online this month. You are all invited to join your respective District's meeting. Get updates and have a chance to ask questions. Read on...
Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We need your help! Join the Town-Wide Initiative: Masks4All! Read on...
Transfer Station and COVID-19

The Town continues to keep the Transfer Station open to the public. The following changes will begin on Thursday May 21st. Read on...
CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing - CARES Act Funding

The Town’s CDBG Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 4:00 PM to hear activity proposals from agencies and organizations to respond to immediate needs of COVID-19 according to MA DHCD and CARES Act Funding Read on...
COVID-19: Town Policy Updates (as of April 29th)

In light of COVID-19, the Town of Amherst has had to make adjustments to services, policies and has closed buildings to the public. Please see below for an updated list of Town policies and information, including guidance for construction sites & grocery Read on...
Construction Season: Stormwater Reminder

As the construction season gets going, the Town wants to remind you to, “Put Dirt In Its Place”. Sediment and pollutants that run off construction sites end up in our stormwater system and pollute our wetlands, streams, rivers, and ponds. Developers and Read on...
Testing of Those Experiencing Homelessness & Shelter Staff/Volunteers Reveals NO COVID-19 Spread

The Town of Amherst, working in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Bossie of Health Services for the Homeless, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, and Craig’s Doors has tested guests, staff, and volunteers at Craig’s Place, the seasonal shelter located at the Read on...
ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

In keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the public, The Town of Amherst is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan. The project is grant-funded through the Community Development Block Read on...
Town Manager Extends Payment Due Dates, Waives Interest & Penalty Charges

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the extension of due dates for real estate and personal property tax bills, motor vehicle excise bills, water, and sewer utility bills, and exemption and deferral applications. Bockelman took that action Read on...
Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

Amherst Public Works continues to operate throughout COVID-19 to provide essential services to the Town. DPW personnel are working daily to provide drinking water, treat wastewater, and keep public areas & roadways safe. Stay tuned for periodic DPW Read on...
Road resurfacing and paving is scheduled to begin

Starting Thursday April 23rd, 2020 Road resurfacing and paving is scheduled to begin on Pelham Road on Thursday 4/23/20 and will extend from the Pelham town line to the Fort River bridge crossing. Read on...
A Letter from Council President & Town Manager

Guest columnists Amherst Town Council President J. Lynn Griesemer and Town Manager Paul Bockelman penned a letter on why local government matters now, more than ever. Read on...
2020 Street 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 this Read on...

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Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards & Committees

Reminder: Puffers Pond Beaches Remain Closed to Swimming/Congregating

Reopening of Massachusetts: Phased Approach

Hydrant Water Main Flushing

Town Council: Digital District Meetings

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

Transfer Station and COVID-19

CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing - CARES Act Funding

COVID-19: Town Policy Updates (as of April 29th)

Construction Season: Stormwater Reminder

Testing of Those Experiencing Homelessness & Shelter Staff/Volunteers Reveals NO COVID-19 Spread

ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

Town Manager Extends Payment Due Dates, Waives Interest & Penalty Charges

Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

Road resurfacing and paving is scheduled to begin

A Letter from Council President & Town Manager

2020 Street Sweeping Schedule

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