Posted on: January 25, 2021
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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Recreation News & Announcements
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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...
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Recreation News & Announcements
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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!
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
The Town of Amherst is in the process of updating its Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS). The Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps have been available for review since July 2020. A 90-Day statutory appeal period be...
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Posted on: December 16, 2020
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...
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Recreation News & Announcements
Posted on: December 11, 2020
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...
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that effective Sunday, December 13th, 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...
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Posted on: December 8, 2020
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.
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Recreation News & Announcements
Posted on: December 7, 2020
As part of the state’s expansion of testing, UMass Amherst is providing free COVID-19 tests for local community members starting Monday, Dec. 14. Tests will be offered by appointment only at the Public Health Promotion Center (PHPC) at the Mulli...
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Posted on: August 26, 2020
Chief Scott P. Livingstone announced the retirement of Lieutenant David R. Knightly, Jr. effective August 26, 2020, after 35 years of service to the police department and the town of Amherst.
David R. Knightly, Jr., a native of Amherst, joined th...
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Posted on: July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020
Chief Scott P. Livingstone announced the retirement of Patrol Officer John M. Chudzik effective July 25, 2020, after 35 years of service to the department and the town of Amherst.
Chudzik’s career at the Amherst P...
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