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COVID-19 CASES Puffer’s Pond Closed to Swimming Read On... COVID-19 Updates & Preparedness Read On...

Transfer Station Stickers for FY21

Due to COVID restrictions Amherst DPW will be issuing all FY21 stickers by mail. Read on...
Amherst Water Supply: Status Update

The Amherst Water Department is continuously monitoring the Town's water supply, which is currently at a normal level for this time of year due to reduced demand over the spring months from the University, Colleges, and businesses closing due to Read on...
Town Manager Presents FY 21 Budget to Town Council

Amherst Town Manager, Paul Bockelman presents his proposed FY21 Municipal Budget to the Amherst Town Council on Monday, June 29th. The Town Council had previoulsy voted unanimously on April 27, 2020 to Read on...
Town & Business Improvement District Receives $10K Grant for Downtown Shared Streets

The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) received a $10,000 grant from the Lawrence & Lillian Solomon Foundation to purchase materials to make the downtown more comfortable and accessible. Town and BID staff worked together Read on...
Community Conversation on Race, Equality and Justice

Join us for a conversation on Race, Equality and Justice Read on...
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"

Please join the Reading Fredrick Douglas Project as we embark our 5th year of Community reading & discussion. Read on...
Amherst Leisure Services Outdoor Pools Opening

The Amherst outdoor pools at Mill River and War Memorial will open 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...
Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Elementary School Building Committee

The Town Manager continues to seek volunteers to serve on a new Elementary School Building Committee. This Committee is established in compliance with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to monitor the application process and advise the Read on...
CALL TO VISUAL ARTISTS: Electrify Amherst! The Electrical Box Makeover Project 2020

Electrify Amherst! The Electrical Box Makeover Project 2020 continues to increase the presence of public art in Amherst and the Amherst Center Cultural District by inviting artists to create unique and imaginative paintings on designated utility boxes in Read on...
Amherst Designated a Pollinator Friendly Community

As part of a regional campaign to support pollinator populations initiated by Western Mass. Pollinator Networks, the Town of Amherst adopted a non-binding resolution on June 15 endorsing the protection of pollinators and enhancement of Read on...
Fourth of July Holiday Schedule for the Transfer Station

The Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2020 for the Fourth of July holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, July, 7, 2020 at 8:00 am. 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...
PVTA is Updating their Regional Transit Plan

The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority is updating their Regional Transit Plan. They are asking for their valued customers to provide feedback on the PVTA services, as this is a key ingredient in their future success. 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...
Regional School Budget and One-Month Budget Presented to Town Council

Town Manager Paul Bockelman delivered two sets of documents to the Town Council on May 29th. The first set is a One-Month Budget that will cover July of 2020. This is to cover the extra time provided by the Town Council to the Town Manager for delivery Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on 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 Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, CDBG Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, Read on...
Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We need your help! Join the Town-Wide Initiative: Masks4All! Read on...
ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

In keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the public, The Town of Amherst is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan. The project is grant-funded through the Community Development Block 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...

Transfer Station Stickers for FY21

Amherst Water Supply: Status Update

Town Manager Presents FY 21 Budget to Town Council

Town & Business Improvement District Receives $10K Grant for Downtown Shared Streets

Community Conversation on Race, Equality and Justice

"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July"

Amherst Leisure Services Outdoor Pools Opening

Joint Statement from Town of Amherst Officials

Puffer's Pond Beach Open for Visitors

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Elementary School Building Committee

CALL TO VISUAL ARTISTS: Electrify Amherst! The Electrical Box Makeover Project 2020

Amherst Designated a Pollinator Friendly Community

Fourth of July Holiday Schedule for the Transfer Station

Recreation & Summer Activities in Amherst

PVTA is Updating their Regional Transit Plan

Outdoor Dining Services: Accepting Requests & Recent Openings

Regional School Budget and One-Month Budget Presented to Town Council

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards & Committees

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

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