The Town of Amherst has a variety of ways that you can stay connected with us, from emergency notifications to meeting and news announcements, and more. Receive timely emergency and parking ban notifications to your email or phone by subscribing Read on...
The weather conditions are close to being possible for Big Night in Amherst. Big Night is the first night of rain and temperatures over 40 degrees when salamander and amphibian migration usually takes place from uplands to vernal Read on...
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...
Snow and/or ice removal from sidewalks is the responsibility of the property owner. Depending on storm conditions, The Town may send a sidewalk plow around on major sidewalks to assist residents with this task. Read on...
The Treasurer/Collector's office would like to remind all that excise tax bills are due on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Please visit our online bill pay system to make your payments. Read on...
The Town of Amherst is launching a town-wide solar assessment. The Town has contracted GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) to provide technical support throughout this process, that will include a survey, virtual and multiple in-person options for the Read on...
Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone announced his retirement after 46 years of service to the Town of Amherst. His last day of employment will be May 27th. Scott began a long and distinguished career in 1977 when he was hired as a Community Service Read on...
Dog licenses expire on March 31st of each year. You may obtain your dog license either in-person, by mail, or online. Fees are: $5.00 for spay/neuter, and $15.00 for NON-spay/neuter. Licenses must be renewed before June 1st or a late fee of $30.00 Read on...
ONLINE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: AMHERST & PELHAM 2022 - 2023 SCHOOL YEAR Including Spanish Dual Language Program. The Dual Language Program (Caminantes) lottery will be drawn on April 27, 2022 Read on...
The Town of Amherst has a variety of historic and cultural resources for residents and guests to enjoy. By responding to this 18-question survey, you will help the Town gain insight about what you value most of Amherst's history and cultural heritage. Read on...
Family Outreach of Amherst, in Collaboration with the Town of Amherst, has been allocated $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to help Amherst residents with overdue rent, mortgage, or utility bills. These funds will have a Read on...
