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COVID-19 Vaccine: Current Phase Information

The vaccines to provide some protection to COVID-19 are coming, but not fast enough for any of us. The Town of Amherst will be an active player in distributing the vaccine. We understand there is eagerness among all populations, and especially seniors, to...

Amherst School Committee: Open Meeting of Residents

Amherst School Committee Open Meeting of Residents on February 4, 2021 --- 6:00PM

Join online via Zoom or view on Amherst Media Channel 15

Share your comments, ask questions, and hear from the District, School Committee, and other community members at this ...

Winterfest Ice Sculptures on the Common

Town Clerk Announcements

The Amherst Town Clerk's office has several timely reminders to share with our community members. 

The Town Clerk’s Office would like to inform you that the 2021 Annual Street Listing (census) will soon be arriving in your mailbox in accordance wi...

Open Air Burning Permits Now Available

Open Air Burning Permits for yard clean-ups are now available from the Fire Department.  State regulations allow burning from January 15th to May 1st.  Application and payment for burning permits are now done online!  

In order t...

The Town of Amherst Bridges Digital Divide, Implements New Soofa Signs

 The Town of Amherst is helping to bridge the digital divide by bringing Soofa Signs and charging cores to Amherst’s downtown. The signs will communicate COVID-19 updates, public health guidelines, Town updates, and local business offer...

Community COVID-19 Testing Site in Amherst

Town of Amherst Preliminary Flood Maps Enter Appeal Period

Reminder: FOG and Wipes Clog Pipes in Amherst

While holiday gatherings and cooking plans might be more modest this season, it’s important to remain vigilant in the kitchen to prevent messy, costly sewer backups. Sewer blockages caused by improper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOG) tend...

Governor Announces Targeted Measures to Curb Rising COVID-19 Cases

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a series of targeted measures to disrupt the increasing trend of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Governor Charlie Baker announced these changes at a time where public health data has indicated that...

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

The Town Council may be filling a vacancy for non-voting resident members on 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. ...