Pursuant to MGL Ch. 54 §6, the Town of Amherst has changed its voting precincts as a result of population changes from the 2020 Federal Census. For all voters, your precinct number has changed to reflect the renaming of precincts to correspond to their Read on...
In response to continued low precipitation and high temperatures, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Bethany Card declared on August 9th that the Connecticut River Valley has reached Level 3-Critical Drought stage. Read on...
Public Works Crews will be making sewer repairs at the intersection of West St and East Hadley Rd. Work will start at 2am to avoid heavy traffic and possible delays. Read on...
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 Read on...
Amherst’s annual public household hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 2022 at Fort River Elementary School (70 South East Street, Amherst). All Amherst, Pelham, Shutesbury and Hadley residents may participate. Read on...
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated the Town of Amherst a Mini-Entitlement Community that is eligible to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. In accordance with DHCD regulations, Read on...
The State Primary is on Tuesday, September 6th 2022. Polls will be open on this day from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. In-person early voting will also be available at Amherst Town Hall. Read on...
Family Outreach of Amherst, in Collaboration with the Town of Amherst, has been allocated $150,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to help Amherst residents with overdue rent, mortgage, or utility bills. These funds will have a Read on...
The Town is excited to announce the application timeline for the upcoming round of Community Preservation Act grants. The application will be available on the Town website beginning on September 1, 2022 Read on...
Due to the July 4th holiday, new stickers will not be available online until Wed. July 6th. They are available for purchase at the Transfer Station. Read on...
SEB Housing is currently working with One University Drive South, DHCD, and the Town of Amherst to provide affordable housing rental units. There will be a lottery coming up for this affordable housing opportunity. Please apply by August 12, 2022. Read on...
