Public Forum: Appropriation Outside the Budget - CPA Borrowing Authorization for AHRS Track & Field

In accordance with Charter section 5.6*, on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.  the Town Council will hold a virtual public forum regarding an appropriation outside the annual budget: Community Preservation Act Borrowing Authorization for AHRS Tr...

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 

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FY23 Vehicle Stickers

FY23 Transfer Station Stickers

Due to the July 4th holiday, new stickers will not be available online until Wed. July 6th.  They are  available for purchase at the Transfer Station.   Sticker prices are: Residential - $125&nbs...

Snell Street Closed To Thru Traffic

Snell Street will be closed to thru traffic Thursday June 30, 2022 and Friday, July 1, 2022 for road work.

Town of Amherst Public Pool UPDATE

War Memorial Pool will not be open this weekend or next week, as we are awaiting the arrival of a replacement pump.  

The Spray Park at Groff Park will be open, 10am to 8pm, and Mill River Pool will be opened as scheduled.

Please contact Amherst Pu...

Valley Green Energy Will Soon Be On Its Way

The Town of Amherst has signed a contract with MassPowerChoice to procure its services in developing and implementing an inter-municipal community choice aggregation (CCA) plan. Amherst signed as “lead community” on behalf of three mun...

Town Awarded Federal Funds for Common Revitalization Project

The Town of Amherst has been selected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the National Park Service to receive up to $827,065.50 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant assistance for the revitalization of the North Common in Amherst...

Affordable Housing Lottery: One University Drive South

SEB Housing is currently working with One University Drive South, DHCD, and the Town of Amherst to provide affordable housing rental units. There will be a lottery coming up for this affordable housing opportunity. Please apply by August 12, 2022.&nbs...

Road Closure Notice - Woodside Avenue

PRESS RELEASE

Woodside Ave

Closed to Through-Traffic

Starting

Tuesday, June 21st, 2021

7am -3pm

Department of Public Works Crews will be replacing the drain lines on Woodside Ave starting on Tuesday June 21st at 7 am.

Woodside Ave will be closed to through traff...

Town of Amherst Receives Nearly $300,000 for Regional Municipal Fiber Expansion Project

The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced $13 million in grants through the Community Compact Cabinet Municipal Fiber grant program. These grants will benefit 86 municipalities and school districts across the Commonwealth, who will use the funds ...

Town and Partner Organization Receive $25,000 for Study on Energy Efficiency in Rentals

The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced $2.2 Million in grant funding to 32 Massachusetts organizations, nonprofits, and local governments to develop and implement community-based initiatives to increase access to the benefits of clean energy o...

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards & 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...

Town Manager Seeks a Member to Serve on Amherst Housing Authority

The Town is seeking one member to fill a vacancy on the Amherst Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

The vacancy exists because the seat, reserved for an appointment by the Governor, has not been filled and the law permits the Town to fill the seat in...

Learn About the Town's Pavement Management & Paving Plan

Town Engineer Jason Skeels presented Amherst's Pavement Manager and Paving Plan to the Town Services and Outreach Committee at one of their recent meetings. The presentation is very informative and goes through how the condition of our roads is r...

Construction Notice: Mill Ln. Multi-Use Path & Road Construction

Taylor Davis Construction will begin the roadway reconstruction on Mill Lane, between Groff Park and West St starting on Monday, May 23rd, 2022.

Crews will begin working on the silt fence, signage and layout on Monday.

Portions of the sidewalk will remain i...

Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration

The Town of Amherst and Amherst Recreation proudly present our Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 1st starting at 5:00 PM. Join us behind McGuirk Stadium at UMass Amherst located on Stadium Drive. There will be fun for the whole family at this a...

Parklets Arrive in Downtown Amherst

The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) is very excited to announce the award of an $80,750 grant from the Regional Economic Development Organization (REDO) Grant program! The grant will cover the materials, labor, and insurances for 2-3 ADA acces...

Amherst Names First Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman appointed Pamela Nolan Young as the Town’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), subject to review by the Town Council. Mr. Bockelman has referred this appointment to the Town Council for approval in...

Important Notice to Registered Voters in the Town of Amherst

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO REGISTERED VOTERS: CHANGES TO VOTING PRECINCTS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2021

Pursuant to MGL Ch. 54 §6, the Town of Amherst has changed its voting precincts as a result of population changes from the 2020 Federal Census. For all ...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Summer Sports with Amherst Rec

This Summer sign up for something special! From beginners to experienced athletes, from baseball to field hockey, we've got sports for your family. 

Our Independence Day Celebration

Our Independence Day Celebration! 

Friday, July 1st 

Starting at 5:00 PM 

Fireworks at 9:00 PM

See you and the whole family there!