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CDBG 2020 Request for Proposals

The Town of Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee invites applications for the 2020 CDBG grant round. The applications (request for proposals) are below in PDF formats, and are due by Monday, December 23, 2019 at noon. Read on...
Free Holiday Saturday Parking

At the request of the Amherst Business Improvement District, Town Manager Paul Bockelman has approved free parking in Downtown Amherst every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at all town lots and metered spaces in Downtown Amherst. Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members for Town Boards & Committees

The Town Manager continues to seek volunteers to serve on Town Boards. Boards and Committees that have or may have vacancies include the CDBG Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Energy and Climate Action Read on...
This Week in Amherst...

A look at some of the Town news and happenings in Amherst this week... Read on...
Emerald Ash Borer Recently Discovered in Amherst

The presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been officially discovered in the Amherst area. A private tree company working in the downtown Amherst area recently discovered evidence of an EAB infestation on private property. Based on the extent Read on...
Public Forum on the Public Schools

In accordance with Section 4.2(e) of the Town Charter, the School Committee will hold a public forum to address items relevant to the public schools. The public forum will be held on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Room in Town Hall. Read on...
Jones Library Seeks Accessibility Subcommittee Members

The Jones Library Board of Trustees in Amherst seeks five dedicated volunteers with knowledge and expertise in accessibility and all this term encompasses to serve on the Library’s newly established Jones Library Accessibility Subcommittee. Read on...
State of the Town Address

Please join us for our State of the Town Address on Monday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. Town Council President Lynn Griesemer and Town Manager Paul Bockelman will deliver the address. Read on...
Winter Preparedness and Reminders

As we head in to the winter season, we are sharing some important winter weather information. Read on...
Amherst Selected for Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program

Last week, the Town of Amherst was selected to participate in a competitive Cybersecurity Awareness Grant program administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services & Security (EOTSS). This program will make end-user cybersecurity Read on...
Town Employees Receive Massachusetts Excellence in Technology Award

Four Town of Amherst employees will receive an award for excellence in technology from the State at the Massachusetts Digital Government Summit in Boston on November 18th. This award honors outstanding achievement and recognizes innovative Read on...
Town Recreational Facilities Closed

All Town recreational bathroom facilities have been closed for the season.
Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

At this time the Joint Capital Planning Committee (JCPC) is inviting proposals for FY2021 capital projects from Town residents. Proposals are due on November 29, 2019 by 4:30PM. For more information or to propose a project, visit www.amherstma.gov/jcpc Read on...
Capital Investments: Community Listening Sessions

The Town Council will hold four Listening Sessions to collect comments from the public on the need for four major capital investments facing the Town and to provide guidance to the Town Council in setting priorities. Members of the School Read on...
Amherst Receives $276,549 in Funding for Pollution Prevention

The Town of Amherst has received a sizable grant in the amount of $276,549, the second largest grant award in this round, to restore and reconnect the Fearing Brook to its floodplain. This will increase nutrient and sediment retention, decrease bacteria Read on...
Community Preservation Act Submissions for 2021 Now Being Accepted

At this time the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is inviting proposals for FY2021 funding opportunities. Proposals for Historic Preservation, Open Space, Affordable Housing or Recreation projects are due on December 6, 2019 by 4:30PM. Read on...
Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, November 4, 2019. There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves may be brought to the Transfer Station if you have Read on...

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Town Manager and Town Council Goals Ad Hoc Committee
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Hampshire-Franklin Commission on the Status of Women and Girls
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Amherst School Committee

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CDBG 2020 Request for Proposals

Free Holiday Saturday Parking

Town Manager Seeks Members for Town Boards & Committees

This Week in Amherst...

Emerald Ash Borer Recently Discovered in Amherst

Public Forum on the Public Schools

Jones Library Seeks Accessibility Subcommittee Members

State of the Town Address

Winter Preparedness and Reminders

Amherst Selected for Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program

Town Employees Receive Massachusetts Excellence in Technology Award

Town Recreational Facilities Closed

Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

Capital Investments: Community Listening Sessions

Amherst Receives $276,549 in Funding for Pollution Prevention

Community Preservation Act Submissions for 2021 Now Being Accepted

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

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