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Governor Announces Targeted Measures to Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie Baker announced these changes at a time where public health data has indicated Read on...
Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

The Town of Amherst has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Valley Community Development Corporation will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection Read on...
Berkshire Gas Work on Blue Hills Road November 9-13

Berkshire Gas and their contractors will be completing upgrades to gas lines on Blue Hills next week (November 9-13, 2020). Read on...
Percent for Art Bylaw

The Amherst Town Council has unanimously approved a new Percent for Art bylaw. The bylaw will provide funds for new public artworks in town. It mandates that half a percent of the budget of all eligible capital construction project Read on...
Public Hearing: Current Year's Tax Allocation

The Amherst Town Council will hold a VIRTUAL Public Hearing on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. to determine this current year’s tax allocation between the five classes of taxable property: Residential, Open Space, Commercial, Industrial and Read on...
Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund announce the availability of Round Two for short-term emergency rental assistance available for Amherst renters experiencing a loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19. Read on...
Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

At this time the Joint Capital Planning Committee (JCPC) is inviting proposals for FY2022 capital projects from Town residents. Submissions must be received by Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4:30PM. Read on...
Craig's Doors to Open New 24-Hour Shelter on November 1st

In advance of the winter shelter season, the Town of Amherst is pleased to announce that Craig’s Doors will be opening a new 24-hour shelter November 1st for those experiencing homelessness. Read on...
Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Each year the treasurer of the Town of Amherst publishes a listing of unclaimed checks that have been issued by the Town. Read on...
Town Receives $130K MassDOT Grant Award for Town Center Shared Streets

The Town of Amherst received a grant of $129,427 from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, expand outdoor dining space and the outdoor dining Read on...
Amherst Receives $34K for Safe and Healthy Elections

The Town of Amherst announced today that it successfully secured $34,051 in nonprofit grants to fund safe and secure elections. The grant, awarded by the nonpartisan Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), will help the Town administer elections Read on...
Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, November 2, 2020. There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves maybe brought to the Transfer Station if you have a current Read on...
University to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders & Inspectors

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Town of Amherst announced today that the University will provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for the Town’s first responders and inspectors as part of their joint efforts to deter spread of the novel Read on...
Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We still need your help! Join the Town-Wide Initiative: Masks4All! Read on...
Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

The Board of Health for the Town of Amherst has issued an emergency order making the wearing of face masks or face coverings in part of the Town, in order to protect public health and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Read on...

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Governor Announces Targeted Measures to Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases

Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

Berkshire Gas Work on Blue Hills Road November 9-13

Percent for Art Bylaw

Public Hearing: Current Year's Tax Allocation

Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

Craig's Doors to Open New 24-Hour Shelter on November 1st

Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Town Receives $130K MassDOT Grant Award for Town Center Shared Streets

Amherst Receives $34K for Safe and Healthy Elections

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

University to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders & Inspectors

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

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