Amherst, MA - Official Website

COVID-19 CASES COVID-19 Updates & Preparedness Read On... Town Offices Remain Closed to Public Read On...

Parking Permits Now Available Online

We are pleased to announce our new online application process for Parking Permits in Amherst. Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards and Committees

The Town Manager continues to seek volunteers to serve on Town Boards. Boards and Committees that have or may have vacancies include the Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, Cultural Council, CDBG Advisory Committee, Read on...
Transfer Station Stickers for FY21

Due to COVID restrictions Amherst DPW will be issuing all FY21 stickers by mail. Read on...
2020 Election FAQs from Town Clerk

The Town Clerk's office has compiled information and FAQ's for the 2020 Elections. Read on...
Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

The Town of Amherst is pleased to announce the award of $321,577 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Read on...
Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

To enhance their coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Amherst and University of Massachusetts Amherst have appointed a high-level Working Group to address areas of mutual concern. Students will be returning to the Amherst area 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...
Metered Parking Enforcement Resumes August 3rd

The Town of Amherst will resume enforcement of metered parking spaces beginning August 3, 2020. As Downtown businesses begin to reopen and students are expected back in the area, the demand on our parking spaces has increased. Read on...
New COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a Read on...
Amherst Designated a Housing Choice Community

Last week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the Housing Choice Communities (HCC). The Town of Amherst was again named as one of 56 municipalities to receive an HCC designation, joined by another 8 communities who were newly added. This Read on...
Vote by Mail Applications

Voting by mail is available to all registered Massachusetts voters for all elections in 2020. You do not need an excuse to vote by mail this year. In-person voting will still be available. Read on...
Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

Amherst Public Works continues to operate throughout COVID-19 to provide essential services to the Town. DPW personnel are working daily to provide drinking water, treat wastewater, and keep public areas & roadways safe. Stay tuned for periodic DPW Read on...
Town Manager Pens Letter to University of Massachusetts Regarding Reopening

Town Manager Paul Bockelman expressed concerns about elements of the plans announced by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to reopen in August. Bockelman stated, “These decisions have consequences Read on...
TOWN OF AMHERST COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE $250K GRANT PROGRAM

The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund announce the availability of short-term emergency rental assistance available for Amherst renters experiencing a loss or reduction of income due to COVID-19. Rental assistance Read on...
Amherst Leisure Services Outdoor Pools Open

The Amherst outdoor pools at Mill River and War Memorial opened to the public Saturday, June 27th and remain open through August 30th, 2020 for Lap Swim and Open Swim. There are new restrictions to keep in line with Phase 2 Massachusetts regulations. Read on...
Joint Statement from Town of Amherst Officials

We are haunted by the searing vision of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a subdued man’s neck, as other officers watched the man die. We witnessed Mr. George Floyd’s pleas for help be ignored by the very people who are trained to help and assist. Read on...
Puffer's Pond Beach Open for Visitors

The Town of Amherst has opened the Puffer's Pond area and South Beach for swimming and visiting. Our team will staff the pond 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm to keep visitors safe and to control the number of people using the South Beach area of the Read on...
Recreation & Summer Activities in Amherst

This is an update on Town activities this summer. Please note that all activities, if they are happening, will be different than they have been in previous years. We will put in place precautions to minimize the likelihood of spread of COVID-19, but Read on...
Outdoor Dining Services: Accepting Requests & Recent Openings

The Town of Amherst Inspections Team and Board of License Commissioners have facilitated the opening of outdoor dining and alcohol service at seven Amherst restaurants so far. Opening this Friday with expanded outdoor seating and alcohol service are; Read on...

View All

Meetings Calendar
Community Events
Downtown Events

August 2020

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Mon, Aug 24

BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Tue, Aug 25

Zoning Board of Appeals
Tue, Aug 25

Joint Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees

View All

Parking Permits Now Available Online

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards and Committees

Transfer Station Stickers for FY21

2020 Election FAQs from Town Clerk

Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

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

Metered Parking Enforcement Resumes August 3rd

New COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Amherst Designated a Housing Choice Community

Vote by Mail Applications

Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

Town Manager Pens Letter to University of Massachusetts Regarding Reopening

TOWN OF AMHERST COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE $250K GRANT PROGRAM

Amherst Leisure Services Outdoor Pools Open

Joint Statement from Town of Amherst Officials

Puffer's Pond Beach Open for Visitors

Recreation & Summer Activities in Amherst

Outdoor Dining Services: Accepting Requests & Recent Openings

August 2020

Mon, Aug 24

Tue, Aug 25

Tue, Aug 25

August 2020

Fri, Aug 28

Fri, Sep 4

Fri, Sep 11

Top Resources

FAQs

About Amherst

Follow Us

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	01
02	03	04	05	06	07	08
09	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
30	31	01	02	03	04	05