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EMERGENCY ALERT Downtown Parking Ban for snow removal in the Downtown for Wednesday, January 23rd at midnight Read On...

Downtown Parking Ban in Effect - Wednesday, January 23rd at midnight

Due to the weather forecast, the Town of Amherst has declared a Downtown Parking Ban for Wednesday, January 23rd from midnight to 7am. For a list of streets where parking is banned, visit amherstma.gov and click on the banner at the top of the page. Read on...
Winter Storm Safety Tips

With an anticipated winter weather event beginning on Saturday evening, the Town of Amherst's Emergency Management Team is taking this chance to share some winter storm safety tips and reminders. Please stay safe, follow these tips and call public safety Read on...
Police Accreditation Assessment

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that the Amherst Police Department will undergo a peer review by a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc. to determine if the Department will maintain its Read on...
CDBG Public Hearing on 2019 Funding Recommendations

The CDBG Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7 PM in the Glass Room, Bangs Community Center, to hear comments on the recommended activities and community priorities for the 2019 application. Read on...
Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan Available for Public Comment

The TAC has worked with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) to develop the Amherst Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan. Currently in Draft form, the TAC will be taking comments about this until February 13th. Read on...
Mini Golf Classic at the Jones Library

Friends of the Jones Libraries present Mini Golf Classic on Saturday, February 2nd from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. All are welcome to come play mini golf IN THE JONES LIBRARY! $5 per person and event is sponsored by the UMass Five College Credit Union. Read on...
Town Manager Appoints Board of License Commissioners

Section 6.3 of the Amherst Home Rule Charter (“Charter”) called for the creation of a Board of License Commissioners. Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman has designated five people as his appointments to the Board of License Commissioners. Read on...
New Human Resources Director Named

Town Manager Paul Bockelman is delighted to announce the appointment of a key member to his senior management team. Evelyn Rivera-Riffenburg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP will assume the role of Human Resources Director and will succeed Deborah Radway, who is retiring. Read on...
Members Sought to Serve on New Board & Committees

The new Town Charter has created a Board of License Commissioners, a Finance Committee of the Town Council, which the Council has decided to expand the membership to the public. The Town Manager is also creating a Residents' Advisory Committee. Read on...
Valley Bike Share Program Wraps Up First Season

With the first season of ValleyBike Share concluded, the regional program’s bikes have covered 84,127 miles over the course of 43,057 trips. Read on...
Facilities Closed For The Season

Please note that the restroom facilities have been closed and winterized Read on...
Pellet Bag Recycling

On Saturday January 5, 12, 19, and 26 of 2019 the Amherst Department of Public Works is holding free, pellet bag drop-off events. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury will be allowed to bring used wood pellet bags Read on...

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Tue, Jan 22

Town Council Finance Committee
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Amherst School Committee
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Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board - Youth Career Connections Council

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Downtown Parking Ban in Effect - Wednesday, January 23rd at midnight

Winter Storm Safety Tips

Police Accreditation Assessment

CDBG Public Hearing on 2019 Funding Recommendations

Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan Available for Public Comment

Mini Golf Classic at the Jones Library

Town Manager Appoints Board of License Commissioners

New Human Resources Director Named

Members Sought to Serve on New Board & Committees

Valley Bike Share Program Wraps Up First Season

Facilities Closed For The Season

Pellet Bag Recycling

January 2019

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January 2019

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