Caracas Construction has installed temporary traffic signals at the intersection of West St (Rte116) and Pomeroy Ln. The temporary traffic signals are set back from the intersection in order to allow for a safe construction zone. Read on...
Join Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Director Pamela Nolan Young and Assistant Director Jennifer Moyston for an informal conversation around the initiatives of the Office of DEI and other topics. Bring your Read on...
The Town of Amherst, City of Northampton, and Town of Pelham are pleased to announce the Valley Green Energy electricity program. The program is a municipal electricity aggregation, which is a type of group electricity purchasing program. Read on...
Taylor Davis Construction will begin the removal and replacement of the sidewalk on the west side of North Pleasant St, near the intersection of Pine and Meadow St, on Monday, June 5th, 2023. Read on...
Join Amherst Town Councilors at the steps of Amherst Town Hall as they read their Proclamation Recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. This proclamation will then be recognized by the raising of the Read on...
Save the Date: Celebrate Juneteenth Amherst! On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm The Town of Amherst celebrates its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on the Common: Our Voices. Our History. Our Vision. Our Stories. Read on...
Join us for the Town of Amherst's Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at UMass Amherst McGuirk Stadium on Saturday, July 1st. Festivities will start at 5:00 PM with a fireworks display starting at dark. The rain Read on...
The Amherst Senior Center is sponsoring the second annual Community Safety Day as a way to promote public safety and connect individuals with their local first responders. This is especially important for older adults because they represent Read on...
Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman has appointed Captain Gabriel Ting as the Temporary Police Chief effective May 27, 2023. Captain Ting will serve in this capacity until a new Police Chief begins their duties. Captain Ting has been a member of the Read on...
Warner Brothers LLC and SUR Construction will begin raising manholes and catch basins on Pomeroy Lane and West Pomeroy Ln on Monday and Tuesday, June 5th – 6th, 2023. All roads will remain open to traffic, but delays should be expected. Read on...
Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman presented his FY 2024 budget to the Town Council during their meeting on Monday, May 1st. . To view the recording of this meeting, please click here. The budget includes all aspects of Town operations including Read on...
The Amherst Public Art Commission announces a call for artists to submit proposals for a commission to create artwork for a very unique installation at the Amherst Center’s Boltwood Garage. Read on...
Don’t forget to license your dog for the 2023 yea!. Dog licenses expire on March 31st of each year. State law requires all dogs age six months or older to be licensed and wearing a tag (MGL c. 140, s. 137). License fees are as follows: Read on...
The Town of Amherst has a variety of historic and cultural resources for residents and guests to enjoy. By responding to this 18-question survey, you will help the Town gain insight about what you value most of Amherst's history and cultural heritage. 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, the DPW will begin sweeping the various sections of town, if all goes well, Read on...
The Water Division of the Public Works Department will begin its annual systematic water main flushing programs to clean the distribution system on Monday, May 15, 2023 (weather permitting). Personnel will be flushing daily from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Read on...
The Amherst Town Council seeks volunteers to serve on Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of the Town government and each has multiple residents who are members and of those, the Read on...
The Fort River Community Garden in Amherst is currently accepting applications for garden plots this season. This garden has raised beds for beginning gardeners and 10x10 ft in-ground plots for others who want to work in the land. It offers all Read on...
