Public Forum Regarding Appropriations Not in the Annual Budget

In accordance with Section 5.6 of the Town Charter, the Town Council will hold a public forum regarding an appropriation not in the annual budget, on December 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Room in Town Hall.

Per Charter section 5.6, the Town Council will hold a public forum regarding an appropriation not in the annual budget, on the appropriation of Community Preservation Act funds for Kendrick Park. More than one-half of the meeting time on the agenda will b...

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

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 Acti...

Revised Town Council Rules of Procedure

On Monday, November 18, 2019 the Town Council voted to revise the Council Rules of Procedure.

The revised Town Council Rules of Procedure are available here. The revised rules reflect updated information regarding Council ad hoc committees and work groups - rules 10.4 and 10.5.

If you have questions, please reach out to Clerk of the Council Athena ...

Massachusetts School Building Authority Admits Town of Amherst Into Grant Program

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Board voted unanimously this morning to invite the Town of Amherst into the Eligibility Period of its Core to address building deficiencies in one of our district schools. Amherst was among 11 school dist...

This Week in Amherst...

A look at some of the Town news and happenings in Amherst this week...

Monday, December 9th

• There will be (2) Capital Investments Listening Sessions today at 3:30 PM in the Fort River Elementary Library and 6:00 PM at Wildwood Elementary Library.

Tuesday, De...

Amherst Fire Stations - Holiday Toy Collection Sites

From now until December 15^th, the Amherst Fire Department will be a collection site for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program. The Central Fire Station located at 68 North Pleasant Street and the North Station, located at 603 East P...

90 Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Flood Maps

The Town of Amherst is in the process of updating its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS). The Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been available for review since June 2019.  A 90-Day statutory appeal period be...

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2019

Second Leaf Pick Up Schedule

Please see the new dates below.

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, December 9, 2019.  There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. &...

Community Meeting: Smart Growth Planning for Amherst Downtown

Join us for a community discussion of the process and impacts of smart growth planning for Amherst's downtown. 

This community meeting will take place on Thursday, December 19th at 6:45 PM in the Town Room in the Amherst Town Hall.&nb...

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. 

More information can ...

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.  Ple...

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 Acti...

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 of the ...

Winter Preparedness and Reminders

As we head in to the winter season, we are sharing some important winter weather related information.  

Snow Emergency Parking Bans, Stay in the Know! 

• Sign up for Text or E-mail Alerts here
• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates
• Chec...

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 18^th. This award honors outstanding achievement and recognizes innovative technology init...

Town Recreational Facilities Closed

All Town recreational bathroom facilities have been closed for the season.

Amherst Police Department Welcomes Officer Bullough

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Zachary J. Bullough graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 8, 2019.  Patrol Officer Bullough has begun his ...

Amherst Police Department Welcomes Officer Newell

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Katherine E. Newell graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 8, 2019.  Patrol Officer Newell has begun her th...

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 ...