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Human Resources Dir. & Health Dir. Named by Town Manager

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Donna-Rae Kenneally, J.D. as the Town’s new Human Resources Director and Emma Dragon as the Town’s new Health Director. The appointments are subject to review by the Town Council which is expected Read on...
Propose a Community Preservation Act Project

The Community Preservation Act Committee is now receiving proposals for Fiscal Year 2022 from now through Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4:30PM. Read on...
Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul & Special Guests: Community Liaison Officer & COVID Ambassador

Join us for a virtual Cuppa' Joe with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and special guests Amherst Community Liaison Officer Bill Laramee and COVID Ambassador Coordinator Kat Newman on Friday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Read on...
November 3rd Election Information

The Town Clerk's office has compiled some helpful information for the November 3rd Elections. Read on...
Traffic Signal Upgrade at N Pleasant/Pine/ Meadow/Sunderland Intersection

The Town’s Department of Public Works and our Traffic Signal Contractor have completed the installation of the new traffic signals and controller at the above intersection. Read on...
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. Read on...
Town Council Gives Town Manager Strong Marks in Annual Evaluation

The Town Council has completed Town Manager Paul Bockelman’s annual performance evaluation, his fourth since being appointed to the position in August of 2016. He received strong ratings across five of the seven evaluation categories: Fiscal Management; Read on...
Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED West St over Plum Brook

During an inspection of the pedestrian bridge along West Street over Plum Brook the inspection team noted an acceleration of deterioration on the bridges eastern side. Based on this, the bridge is closed for immediate repairs. Read on...
Amherst Receives $125,998 in Green Communities Funding

The Town of Amherst has received a $125,998 Green Community Competitive Grant from the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division. Approximately $100,500 of the funding is being provided for LED lighting retrofits at the Read on...
Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We still need your help! Join the Town-Wide Initiative: Masks4All! Read on...
CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing

Amherst’s CDBG Advisory Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 17 to receive comments on: 1. Review ongoing activities from 2018 and 2019 grants, and 2. Community priorities for the 2021 application process. Read on...
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 Read on...
Parking Permits Now Available Online

We are pleased to announce our new online application process for Parking Permits in Amherst. Read on...
Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards and Committees

The Town Manager continues to seek volunteers to serve on Town Boards. Boards and Committees that have or may have vacancies include the Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, Cultural Council, CDBG Advisory Committee, Read on...
Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

The Town of Amherst is pleased to announce the award of $321,577 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Read on...
Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

To enhance their coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Amherst and University of Massachusetts Amherst have appointed a high-level Working Group to address areas of mutual concern. Students will be returning to the Amherst area Read on...
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. Read on...
A Special Thank you

A Special Thank you for our community mask makers Read on...
Puffer's Pond Beach Information

The Town of Amherst has opened the Puffer's Pond area and South Beach for swimming and visiting. Our team will staff the pond 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm to keep visitors safe and to control the number of people using the South Beach area of the Read on...

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The Jones Library, Inc. Personnel, Planning and Policy Committee
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Local Historic District Commission
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Local Historic District Commission

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Human Resources Dir. & Health Dir. Named by Town Manager

Propose a Community Preservation Act Project

Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul & Special Guests: Community Liaison Officer & COVID Ambassador

November 3rd Election Information

Traffic Signal Upgrade at N Pleasant/Pine/ Meadow/Sunderland Intersection

Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

Town Council Gives Town Manager Strong Marks in Annual Evaluation

Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED West St over Plum Brook

Amherst Receives $125,998 in Green Communities Funding

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing

COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Parking Permits Now Available Online

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards and Committees

Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

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

A Special Thank you

Puffer's Pond Beach Information

September 2020

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