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Our staff and commission have narrowed it down to a Top 5. Now we need your help to decide which one to use! Check out all five options and choose the one you think best represents Amherst Recreation. Poll will remain open until February 8th. Thank you!

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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...

Winterfest Ice Sculptures on the Common - A drive-thru experience

This fantastical event will feature at least 11 life-sized animal ice sculptures displayed on the Amherst Common. Your favorite Winterfest mascot, Flakey along with mascots from our local colleges and businesses will join us in waving to passers-by. Pleas...

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...

Town of Amherst Preliminary Flood Maps Enter Appeal Period

Public Forum Regarding Appropriations Not in the Annual Budget - CPA Appropriation

Per Charter section 5.6, the Town Council will hold a public forum regarding an appropriation not in the annual budget, Council Order FY21-08A: Community Preservation Act Appropriations: Appropriation and Borrowing Authorization, and Land Acquisition and ...

Youth Basketball Skills Clinics

Amherst Recreation is proud to present our new Youth Basketball Clinics! This socially distant program will focus on skills and drills of the game. Boys and Girls in grades 3-8 will be able to join us twice a week at the Pelham Elementary School Gym. Prac...

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 Rollback to Phase 3, Step 1, & Additional Restrictions

The Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Sunday, December 13^th, all communities in Massachusetts will return to Step 1 of Phase 3, of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. This will reduce indoor capacities across a broad range of s...

Remote Recreation

Stay active and connected this winter through remote recreation opportunities.

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Meet us over on our YouTube channel for science, stories, cooking and more! Plus, our Resource and Activities Page has some great ideas too. Try your hand...

Winter Walks with Amherst Recreation

Bundle up and walk with us!

During the month of January come on out for a wintery stroll at any of our recreation areas for interactive games and activities for the whole family.

See our What's Happening page for more details coming soon! ...

Community COVID-19 Testing Site in Amherst

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. ...

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. ...

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...

Lieutenant David R. Knightly's Retirement.

Patrol Officer John M. Chudzik's Retirement

View Currently Posted Positions

All currently posted positions for employment with the Town are on the Town’s Online Career Portal.

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