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Economic Development Director to Take New Position

Geoff Kravitz announced his resignation as Economic Development Director for the Town of Amherst effective January 31, 2020. He will be taking a new position as Town Administrator in the Town of Sunderland. 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 Board of License Commissioners, CDBG Advisory Committee, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Read on...
Amherst Names New Assessor

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Elizabeth A. Duffy as the new Principal Assessor for the Town of Amherst. She replaces long-time Principal Assessor David Burgess, who retired on July 12, 2019. David has continued to consult with Read on...
2020 Elections Schedule & Information

The 2020 Elections schedule is now available online. Please be aware that the last day to register, change an address or party enrollment for the Presidential Primary is Wednesday, February 12, 2020 by 8:00 PM. The Presidential Primary is on March 3, 2020 Read on...
Amherst Awarded $140,438 from Massachusetts DEP

The Town of Amherst received a $140,438 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as part of the Volkswagen emissions settlement funds. The DEP awarded $7.5 million in this latest round, funding 98 projects Read on...
Election Workers Needed!

Work at the Polls on Election Day! The Town of Amherst is seeking applications to work at polling locations throughout the Town. Easily apply online at www.amherstma.gov/jobs Read on...
Amherst Receives $44,100 from ADA Improvement Grant Program

The Town of Amherst received a Municipal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability. The Town will receive $44,100 to fund sidewalk and crosswalk work in downtown Amherst. Read on...
Massachusetts School Building Authority Admits Town of Amherst Into Grant Program

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Board voted unanimously this morning to invite the Town of Amherst into the Eligibility Period of its Core to address building deficiencies in one of our district schools. Amherst was among 11 school Read on...
90 Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Flood Maps

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 June 2019. A 90-Day statutory appeal period began on Read on...

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Economic Development Director to Take New Position

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards and Committees

Amherst Names New Assessor

2020 Elections Schedule & Information

Amherst Awarded $140,438 from Massachusetts DEP

Election Workers Needed!

Amherst Receives $44,100 from ADA Improvement Grant Program

Massachusetts School Building Authority Admits Town of Amherst Into Grant Program

90 Day Appeal Period for Preliminary Flood Maps

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