Town Council Accepting Applications for Planning Board

The Town Council will be filling two impending vacancies for three-year terms on the Planning Board and is seeking residents interested in serving on the Board.

The Town Council is currently accepting applications from Amherst residents interested in servi...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town Council will be filling one impending vacancy for a three-year term, one vacancy to complete an unexpired term with one year remaining, and four impending vacancies for associate members each for a one-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals and...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Non-Voting Resident Members of the Finance Committee

The Town Council has an impending vacancy for a non-voting resident member of the Finance Committee and is currently seeking applications.

The Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Town Council which advises the Council on all financial matters....

Town Council Public Hearing - Proposed Parking Regulation Changes adjacent to the North Town Common

In accordance with General Bylaws Sec. 3.14, and the Town Council Policy Regarding the Control and Regulation of the Public Ways, the Town Council will hold a VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, May 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. 

To parti...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Districting Advisory Board

In accordance with Section 7.4 of the Amherst Home Rule Charter Town Council is now accepting applications for residents who wish to serve on the Districting Advisory Board.  

The Districting Advisory Board (DAB) is a multiple-member body appointe...

Town Manager Presents FY 22 Budget to Town Council

Amherst Town Manager, Paul Bockelman presents his proposed FY21 Municipal Budget to the Amherst Town Council on Monday, May 3rd.

This FY22 Proposed Budget covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 (FY22). 

Important Documents:

• FY 22 M...

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees.

The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of Town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Terms of service are typically three y...

Council Issues Citation Recognizing UMass Hockey - 2021 NCAA Champions

WHEREAS, sports bring communities together and help us develop and strengthen social bonds; and

WHEREAS, the team members, coaches, and support staff of UMass Hockey have shown dedication and devotion to their sport and their team throughout their incredib...

Proposed Bylaw - Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) Bylaw

The Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed bylaw, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Bylaw, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday April 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town C...

Proposed Bylaw - Stormwater Management Bylaw

The Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed bylaw, Stormwater Management Bylaw, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday April 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Monday...

View Currently Posted Positions

All currently posted positions for employment with the Town are on the Town’s Online Career Portal.

Click here to visit the Town of Amherst Career Portal 

You may subscribe to alerts for future job postings by clicking the Notify Me butto...

CDBG PUBLIC HEARING

Notice of Public Hearing

CDBG Advisory Committee

Thursday, May 27, 2021, 7 PM

https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87375471713

The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/87375471713 and will accommodate public comment to th...

Use of Mosquito Spray Discussions

In July 2020, Governor Baker signed into law legislation entitled An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the Commonwealth (M.G.L. Chapter 252, Section 2A), which requires the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) to develop a process for the...

Commencement Season Reminders

Dear Community Partners,

As we embrace better weather and lifetime milestone celebrations, we are taking the chance to share the following guidelines from the Commonwealth with area students, families, and employees:

Governor Baker’s Limits on Gatherings up...

Amherst Vaccine Clinic Updates, Walk-in Times Available

The Town of Amherst vaccine clinic located at the Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk in Amherst, is now offering walk-in clinic times in addition to regularly available appointments for scheduling.

NEW! All those aged 12 and over who live, work, or s...

Town Council Proclaims May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Proclamation

Council Sponsors: Councilors Hanneke and Ryan and Community Sponsor: Amherst Town Manager’s Office

WHEREAS, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage in the United States was celeb...

Town Manager Presents FY 22 Budget to Town Council

Amherst Town Manager, Paul Bockelman presents his proposed FY21 Municipal Budget to the Amherst Town Council on Monday, May 3rd.

This FY22 Proposed Budget covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 (FY22). 

Important Documents:

• FY 22 M...

State Reopening Updates

The Baker-Polito Administration has announced that Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st. The Administration will also relax the Face Co...

Construction Season: Stormwater Reminder

Developers & Contractors!

As the construction season gets going, the Town wants to remind you to, “Put Dirt In Its Place”. Sediment and pollutants that run off construction sites end up in our stormwater system and pollute our wetlands, streams, rivers...

Town Council Accepting Applications for Districting Advisory Board

In accordance with Section 7.4 of the Amherst Home Rule Charter Town Council is now accepting applications for residents who wish to serve on the Districting Advisory Board.  

The Districting Advisory Board (DAB) is a multiple-member body appointe...

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees

Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees.

The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of Town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Terms of service are typically three y...

Amherst Seeking New Recreation Director

Do you want to be in charge of a dynamic Recreation Department in the center of the Five College area? The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts is looking for an exceptional Director of Recreation to join our Leadership Team and provide top-level services to ou...

Council Issues Citation Recognizing UMass Hockey - 2021 NCAA Champions

WHEREAS, sports bring communities together and help us develop and strengthen social bonds; and

WHEREAS, the team members, coaches, and support staff of UMass Hockey have shown dedication and devotion to their sport and their team throughout their incredib...

Dog License Reminder

The Amherst Town Clerk's office would like to remind dog owners that it’s time to obtain your 2021 dog tag and license. The licensing year starts April 1st and ends March 31st of each year, so all 2020 tags have now expired. State law requires all dogs si...

STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE 2021

The Town of Amherst Department of Public Works has begun sweeping the Main routes and hills that receive the most sand during the winter months.  After completing these areas the DPW will begin sweeping the various sections of town, if ...

2021 Human Rights Commission Youth Hero Awards

The Human Rights Commissions primary purpose is to promote a community of mutual respect and to honor the diversity of our community.   We strive to promote attitudes of compassion and concern for our neighbors.  To encourage these value...

Think Before You Swim!

With warming Spring air temperatures, please be aware of swimming this early in the year. Bodies of water such as Puffer's Pond can still be very COLD and swimming can be dangerous due to the risk of shock to the human body, which can occur in a ...

Affordable Housing Lottery: Aspen Heights in Amherst

Overview:

Aspen Heights Amherst is a brand-new, 88 unit rental apartment community located in Amherst on 408 Northampton Road. There will be 11 affordable apartments ready for occupancy starting in Summer of 2021. All affordable apartments will be rented t...

Scheduled Water Main Flushing

     The Water Division of the Public Works Department will begin its annual systematic water main flushing programs to clean the distribution system on Monday, April 26, 2021 (weather permitting).  Water Division perso...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Amherst Chief of Police Statement

March 18, 2021

The recent and disturbing acts of violence targeting members of the Asian American and Pacific Island community are both appalling and disgusting. I join the men and women of the Amherst Police Department in strongly condemning these cowardl...

Detective Nicholas J. Chandler promoted to rank of Sergeant.

PRESS RELEASE

March 11, 2021

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the promotion of Amherst Police Department Detective Nicholas J. Chandler to the rank of sergeant effective March 8, 2021. Sergeant Chandler was promoted after an extensive selec...

Sgt. Richard MacLean Promoted to Lieutenant

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Sergeant Richard P. MacLean of the Amherst Police Department was promoted to the rank of lieutenant effective November 2, 2020. Lieutenant MacLean was promoted after an extensive selection process whi...

Your Summer Program Guide is Here!

Check out what Amherst Recreation is cooking up for this summer! From Camps to Art and Qi Gong to Golf, we have something for everyone. Check out our Summer Program Guide and register TODAY! 

Registration LINK

Take a Hike!

The best show is the one nature presents! While you're out enjoying nature, show us what you find beautiful, unusual or interesting. If you submit your photo to us at rec@amherstma.gov you'll be entered into our raffle contest. The lucky...

Outdoor Qi Gong Series

Natalie is a certified Qi Gong Instructor and a Nurse Midwife with over 30 years of experience. Qi Gong is a holistic system of cultivating and balancing the body’s internal energy, called Qi. This mind-body awareness exercise is composed of gen...

Remote Recreation

Stay active and connected this winter through remote recreation opportunities.

Stay Connected

Meet us over on our YouTube channel for science, stories, cooking and more! Plus, our Resource and Activities Page has some great ideas too. Try your hand...