Town Clerk/Clerk to the Council Announces Resignation

Margaret Nartowicz, the Town of Amherst Town Clerk and Clerk to the Council announced her resignation effective June 30, 2019. She will be taking a new position as Town Administrator in the Town of Berlin.

Town Manager Paul Bockelman stated, “I w...

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!

The Amherst Senior Center needs your help! Amherst and Pelham older adults who are home bound are eligible for a hot meal delivery midday Monday through Friday.  

Please call Donna at (413) 259-3164 for more information on volunteering. 

Open Meeting of the Residents

There will be an Open Meeting of the Residents on the proposed Studio Apartment Supportive Housing at 132 Northampton Road on Monday, June 24^th at 6:30 p.m. in the Bangs Community Center.

The purpose of the meeting is for the Town Council to hear from the ...

Changes to State Street

The Amherst Department of Public Works is completing work this week on traffic and parking changes along State Street that will go in to effect on Tuesday, June 18^th. On Tuesday, State St. from Sand Hill Road to the rail road trestle will become one way f...

Amherst Police Department Accepting Applications for Patrol Officer

The Amherst, Massachusetts Police Department is accepting applications to fill the position of Police Officer. Successful applicants must be 21 years of age on or before the application closing date of July 1, 2019 and must have successfully completed eit...

Amherst & UMass Police Youth Adventure Academy 2019

The Amherst and University of Massachusetts Police Departments are pleased to announce the Amherst and UMASS Police Youth Adventure Academy is being held Monday, July 22, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Students entering 6th, 7th...

Mural Returning to Amherst

Originally completed in 2005, the mural created by David Fichter depicted moments of historic significance in the Town of Amherst.  The mural included portraits of Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Mabel Loomis Todd, Noah Webster, and many others. &...

The Town of Amherst's Fire Department Seeks Part-Time Call Firefighters

The Town of Amherst seeks part-time Call Firefighters to perform firefighting activities, emergency medical aid, and hazardous material duties.  Call Firefighters have no scheduled shifts, but are on-call for emergency responses.  Requir...

Moving? Donate Unwanted Items from May to August

Moving? Donate certain types of unwanted items from May to August to support CHD Big Brothers Big sisters of Hampshire County! Look for the purple donations bags and boxes at various apartment building locations. Please see your property manager for speci...

Street Sweeping

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 all goes w...

Applications Still Being Accepted for Town Committees!

The Town Council and Town Manager are still accepting applications to the:

• Ranked Choice Voting Commission (Charter Sec. 10.10), and the 
• Participatory Budgeting Commission (Charter Sec. 10.11).

The Town Council and Town Manager are especially seek...

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 Police Department Accepting Applications for Patrol Officer

The Amherst, Massachusetts Police Department is accepting applications to fill the position of Police Officer. Successful applicants must be 21 years of age on or before the application closing date of July 1, 2019 and must have successfully completed eit...

Amherst & UMass Police Youth Adventure Academy 2019

The Amherst and University of Massachusetts Police Departments are pleased to announce the Amherst and UMASS Police Youth Adventure Academy is being held Monday, July 22, 2019 to Friday, July 26, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Students entering 6th, 7th...

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...

Brian Daly Promoted to Police Lieutenant

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the promotion of Amherst Police Sergeant Brian Daly to the rank of Lieutenant effective March 25, 2019.  Lieutenant Daly was promoted after an extensive selection process which included interviews...

Gabriel Ting Promoted to Police Captain

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the promotion of Amherst Police Lieutenant Gabriel Ting to the rank of captain effective February 8, 2019. 

Lieutenant Ting was appointed as a patrol officer with the Amherst Police Department in A...

AMHERST OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Adam W. Metzger graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 3, 2018. Mr. Metzger has begun his twelve week field officer tr...

AMHERST OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Lindsay J. Carroll graduated from the Reading Regional Police Academy, in Reading, Massachusetts on August 15, 2017. Patrol Officer Carroll has begun her twelve week field officer train...