Proposed Bylaw - Prohibiting the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on a proposed bylaw: Prohibiting the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Traveling Shows and Circuses, at the Town Council meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. A second reading and potential vote is ...

Proposed Bylaw - Responsible Employer: Public Construction Contracts and Agreements for Tax Relief

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on a proposed bylaw - Responsible Employer: Public Construction Contracts and Agreements for Tax Relief, at the Town Council meeting on Monday October 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. A second reading and potential vote ...

Proposed Bylaw - Wage and Tip Theft

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on a proposed bylaw - Wage and Tip Theft, at the Town Council meeting on Monday October 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. A second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Monday, November 9...

Proposed Amendment to Zoning Bylaw Article 14 - Temporary Zoning

The Town Council will hold a first reading of amendments to Zoning Bylaw Article 14 - Temporary Zoning regarding Permitting for Certain Uses during the COVID-19 Emergency and its Aftermath on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will...

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...

Amherst’s COVID-19 Risk Designation Downgraded to Moderate

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has downgraded the risk level in Amherst to moderate, or yellow. This new designation indicates the Town has between four and eight cases per 100,000 population or a moderate level of risk.  

Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

The Town of Amherst has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Valley Community Development Corporation will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection p...

Craig's Doors to Open New 24-Hour Shelter on November 1st

In advance of the winter shelter season, the Town of Amherst is pleased to announce that Craig’s Doors will be opening a new 24-hour shelter November 1st for those experiencing homelessness. 

Resident Capital Request Submissions Now Being Accepted

At this time the Joint Capital Planning Committee (JCPC) is inviting proposals for FY2022 capital projects from Town residents. You may submit your proposal online by clicking here. 

1. Submissions must be received by Friday, November 13, 2020 at 4:3...

CDBG Advisory Committee: Public Hearing

PUBLIC HEARING: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 7 PM 

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community that is eligible to apply for Community Development Block G...

Town of Amherst Halloween Safety Tips for COVID-19

Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Each year the treasurer of the Town of Amherst publishes a listing of unclaimed checks that have been issued by the Town. Please refer to the "List of Names" document linked at the end of this announcement.

MASS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 200A SECION 5:...

Town Receives $130K MassDOT Grant Award for Town Center Shared Streets

The Town of Amherst received a grant of $129,427 from Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the Shared Streets and Spaces Program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, expand outdoor dining space and the outdoor dining peri...

Amherst Receives $34K for Safe and Healthy Elections

The Town of Amherst announced today that it successfully secured $34,051 in nonprofit grants to fund safe and secure elections. The grant, awarded by the nonpartisan Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), will help the Town administer elections this year ...

Town of Amherst, UMass Amherst Working Together As Community Is Designated "Higher Risk"

With the designation of Amherst by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a “red,” higher-risk community for COVID-19, we want to assure you that the University and the Town, working together, are committed to ensuring the he...

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2020

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, November 2, 2020.  There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves...

University to Provide Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests for Amherst First Responders & Inspectors

The University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Town of Amherst announced today that the University will provide asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for the Town’s first responders and inspectors as part of their joint efforts to deter spread of the novel coron...

Amherst, Other Communities Announce Expansion of Restorative Justice in Hampshire County

District Attorney David E. Sullivan and six police chiefs have partnered with community stakeholders and local volunteers to increase access to restorative justice in Hampshire County. Based on their shared vision that restorative justice must be availabl...

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Community Safety Working Group

Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking residents to serve on a newly formed Community Safety Working Group.  

The purpose of the Community Safety Working Group is to (a) make recommendations on alternative ways of providing public safety services ...

Town Opens 2nd Round of Emergency Rental Assistance Funding

TOWN OF AMHERST COVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM 

The Town of Amherst and the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund announce the availability of Round Two for short-term emergency rental assistance available for Amherst...

November 3rd Election Information

November 3, 2020 Election FAQs:

• Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on election day.

How can I vote?

• Vote-By-Mail
  • If you haven't already applied for a Vote by Mail ballot for November, you can submit your application online at http://...

Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

In an effort to streamline responses, the Town of Amherst has set up a phone line and email address for our community members to share concerns and questions regarding COVID-19.

Staff will monitor and direct the calls and emails accordingly. Please do not...

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We still need your help keeping our community safe.  Please Join the Masks4All Town-Wide Initiative: 

There is still a demand for masks.  Especially for our youth. If you are making masks please consider donating a mask to the Ma...

COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a respons...

Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

The Board of Health for the Town of Amherst has issued an emergency order making the wearing of face masks or face coverings in part of the Town, in order to protect public health and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Please see map of area below)&...

Town of Amherst Halloween Safety Tips for COVID-19

Amherst, Other Communities Announce Expansion of Restorative Justice in Hampshire County

District Attorney David E. Sullivan and six police chiefs have partnered with community stakeholders and local volunteers to increase access to restorative justice in Hampshire County. Based on their shared vision that restorative justice must be availabl...

Detective Christina B. Knightly's Retirement

Chief Scott P. Livingstone announced the retirement of Detective Christina B. Knightly effective September 12, 2020, after 31 years of exceptional service to the police department and the town of Amherst. 

Detective Knightly’s career at ...

Lieutenant David R. Knightly's Retirement.

Amherst Police Hires Three Officers.

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officers John M. Sarnacki, Daniel E. Menard, Jr., and Joseph W. Worthley graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 10, 2020. Office...

Patrol Officer John M. Chudzik's Retirement

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