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Holiday Safety Tips from Amherst Emergency Team

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you’re traveling to see family or hosting guests at your home, it is important that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency. Use these tips to have a safe holiday: Decide on a family emergency meeting spot Read on...
Amherst Town Offices Thanksgiving Closures

Town of Amherst offices will be closed Thursday and Friday of this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please plan your visits to us accordingly. Offices will remain open until 4:30 PM today and Wednesday. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday! Read on...
Cuppa' Joe with Paul and VERY Special Guest

Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at Black Sheep Deli and Bakery at 79 Main Street in Amherst on Friday, December 7th, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. He will be enjoying his usual cup of coffee and fantastic breakfast and he invites you to come in and talk. Read on...
Town Collaborates with UMass Amherst on ICMA Student Chapter

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass) has established a student chapter of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), a professional group that promotes good governance and public policy priorities that affect local Read on...
Station Rd. Bridge Information Meeting Draws Concerned Neighbors

An Information Meeting on the status of the closed Station Road Bridge held by the Town drew more than 80 people to the Fort River Elementary School cafeteria on Tuesday night. The bridge was closed on September 20th after inspections by the Town Read on...
CPAC Proposals for FY2020 Funding Invited

At this time the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is inviting proposals for FY 2020 funding opportunities. Proposals for Historic Preservation, Open Space, Affordable Housing or Recreation projects are due on December 14, 2018. Please see the Read on...
Save the Date: Town Council Inauguration

All Amherst Community Members are invited to join us as we come together to celebrate the inaugural swearing-in of our First Amherst Town Council on Sunday December 2nd at 1:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School Auditorium. Reception will 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...
Amherst Resident Takes Advantage of the Solar Access Program

Amherst resident Paulina Alenkina flips the switch on her new rooftop solar photovoltaic system along with Richard Kump, President and CEO of the Five College Credit Union and Stephen Pike, CEO of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). Read on...
Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2018

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, October 29, 2018. There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves may be brought to the Transfer Station if you have a current Read on...
Library Invites Public to Answer Branch Community Surveys

Please assist us in planning for the future of our branch libraries by filling out one or both of our community surveys Read on...

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Holiday Safety Tips from Amherst Emergency Team

Amherst Town Offices Thanksgiving Closures

Cuppa' Joe with Paul and VERY Special Guest

Town Collaborates with UMass Amherst on ICMA Student Chapter

Station Rd. Bridge Information Meeting Draws Concerned Neighbors

CPAC Proposals for FY2020 Funding Invited

Save the Date: Town Council Inauguration

Facilities Closed For The Season

Pellet Bag Recycling

Amherst Resident Takes Advantage of the Solar Access Program

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2018

Library Invites Public to Answer Branch Community Surveys

November 2018

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