There is currently NO SWIMMING ALLOWED at the North and South Beaches of Puffer's Pond and the Wentworth Conservation Area at Stanley St. due to high levels of E. COLI BACTERIA that have been detected during our routine water testing. Read on...
A home located at 205 South Pleasant St. in Amherst will be moved to 21 Baker St. via Northampton Rd. on Wednesday, July 28th. The move will temporarily interrupt power to property owners along the route of travel. Read on...
The Treasurer and Collector's office would like to issue a reminder that real estate taxes are due on Monday, August 2nd. Customers may pay online from our website and may contact their office with any questions. Read on...
Please use caution around rivers and streams. Due to consistent and plentiful rainfall, the Mill River, Fort River, and Puffers Pond are at dangerous levels. All local waterways are experiencing rapid and extreme flows. Read on...
The Town of Amherst has received a grant of $184,728 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the “Shared Streets and Spaces Program” to make safety improvements to crosswalks and intersections in the northern end of Read on...
The Town Manager has established the Jones Library Building Committee (JLBC) to oversee the design and construction of the Jones Library Restoration and Expansion. The JLBC will guide the Jones Library Restoration and Expansion project. All major Read on...
The Amherst Town Council has established the African Heritage Reparations Assembly (AHRA), a seven-member committee with a mission to study and develop reparation proposals for People of African Heritage in Amherst. Read on...
Nomination papers for Councilor-at-Large, District Councilors, School Committee, Housing Authority, Elector of the Oliver Smith Will, and Jones Library Trustee will be available at the Town Clerk’s office beginning July 1, 2021. All town office positions Read on...
The Town of Amherst's 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding proposals are now available online. Proposals are due by Tuesday, July 27th at noon. Read on...
With outdoor grilling season picking up and several recent incidents, the Amherst Fire Department reminds residents to follow grilling safety tips to keep your homes and families safe. 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...
