Town Council Public Forum on the Master Plan

On Monday, October 28, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. the Town Council will hold a Public Forum to address the Master Plan.

In accordance with Charter Sec. 2.13: PUBLIC FORUMS, the President of the Town Council shall call not fewer than 2 public forums a year to address the master plan and the budget, respectively. The public forums shall present the public with context, alert...

Town Council Policy on the Publication of Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements Available Now!

In accordance with Charter Sec. 7.6: PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATE STATEMENTS, the Town Council shall establish a process compliant with state campaign and political finance laws for candidates whose names will appear on the election ballot to publish statemen...

Multiple Vacancies 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, Community Preservation Act Committee, Cultural Council, Disability Access Advisory Committee,

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, Community Preservation Act Committee, Cultural Council, Disability Access Advisory C...

Town Council Seeks Member to Serve on Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Council is seeking a volunteer to serve as a full or associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

In response to a vacancy on the ZBA, the Town Council is considering options to appoint a new full or associate member to the ZBA. The Town Council is especially seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those who have no prior municipal gover...

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

                                  Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

Curbside pick-up...

Proposed Solar Landfill Project Update

Assistant Town Manager Dave Ziomek and Sustainability Coordinator Stephanie Ciccarello began canvassing residences adjacent to the North Landfill on Logtown Road and Dwight Circle to provide information about the proposed solar landfill project. The two h...

New Town Clerk Named

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Shavena Martin as the new Town Clerk for Amherst. The appointment is subject to review by the Town Council.

Shavena Martin has been working as an Election Specialist in the City of Springfield for th...

Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 16th

The Amherst Board of Registrars will hold a voter registration session on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Hall, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  This is the last day to register to vote for the Town Election whi...

Town Awarded Grant for Playground at Kendrick Park

Governor Charlie Baker announced that Amherst was awarded $400,000 from the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program to design and install a playground with other amenities at Kendrick Park.

The PARC grant will enable the ...

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, Community Preservation Act Committee, Cultural Council, Disability Access Advisory C...

Amherst Bulletin Board

There is now an additional news section that is available for subscription on our website. The Amherst Bulletin Board news section will serve as a repository and archive for information that must be published per Amherst Home Rule Charter Requirements. Th...

Eversource: Structure Replacement Project In Progress

Eversource has begun work on their Montague to Fairmont Structure Replacement Project. You may notice active work crews in the project area. More details can be viewed be viewed below and questions on the project can be directed to Eversource by calling 1...

Town Council Seeks Member to Serve on Zoning Board of Appeals

In response to a vacancy on the ZBA, the Town Council is considering options to appoint a new full or associate member to the ZBA. The Town Council is especially seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those who have no prior municipal gover...

Public Works New Hours

Starting on September 23, 2019, the Public Works will be changing their office hours to 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Gregory Wise Promoted to Police Sergeant

July 22, 2019

 Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Detective Gregory D. Wise of the Amherst Police Department was promoted to the rank of sergeant effective July 22, 2019. Sergeant Wise was promoted after an extensive selection ...

Amherst Police Accreditation Award Ceremony

On June 4th, members of the Amherst Police Department attended the June Commission meeting of the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission at the Connors Center in Dover, MA.  While at this meeting, the Amherst Police was presented with thei...

Amherst Officer Martins Graduates Police Academy

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Tyler L. Martins graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 12, 2019.  Mr. Martins has begun his twelve week field...