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  5. Treasurer Collector

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  1. Accounting
  2. Assessor
  3. Conservation & Development
    1. Conservation
      1. Agriculture
        1. Agricultural Commission
        2. Agricultural License Opportunities
        3. Get Involved
        4. History
        5. Farms at a Glance
        6. Find a Stand
        7. Land Resources
        8. Links
        9. Today
      2. Amherst Trails
        1. Trail Regulations
        2. FAQs
        3. Trail Map
        4. Trail News
        5. Accessible Trails
        6. Publications
        7. Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Boards and Committees
      4. Conservation Areas & Ecological Management
        1. Community Gardens
        2. Conservation Areas
        3. Conservation Area & Trail Map
        4. FAQs
        5. Hunting
        6. Passive Recreation
        7. Volunteer Opportunities
      5. FAQs
      6. Land Conservation
        1. How Do I Preserve My Land in Amherst?
        2. Land Preservation FAQ's
        3. Recent Preservation Projects
        4. Open Space & Recreation Plan
        5. Master Plan
        6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Links
      8. Open Space & Recreation Plan
      9. Photo Gallery
      10. Rules & Regulations
      11. Sustaining Amherst
      12. Watershed Protection
        1. Watershed Management Plan
        2. Mill & Fort Rivers
        3. Watershed FAQs
        4. Watershed Rules & Regulations
        5. Volunteer Opportunities
      13. Wetlands Protection and Permitting
        1. Amherst Trails Map
        2. Beaver Management
        3. Conservation Areas & Ecological Management
        4. Land Conservation
        5. Open Space & Recreation Plan
        6. Puffers Pond
        7. Volunteer Opportunities
        8. WETLAND BYLAW REGULATIONS 2022 AMENDMENTS
        9. Wetlands Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Other Wetlands Projects
    2. Inspection Services
      1. Residential Rental Property Permitting
        1. Rental Permitting Home
        2. Complaints Map
        3. Meet Our Team
        4. Parking Plan Information
        5. About the Self Certification Checklist
        6. Video Resources
      2. Documents & Resources
      3. Fee Schedules
        1. Inspection Services Home
        2. Building Permit Fee Schedule
        3. Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
        4. Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
        5. Gas Permit Fee Schedule
      4. Monthly Report of Building Permits Issued
      5. Regulations
      6. Permit and Licenses Applications
        1. Building Permit Applications
        2. Health Applications
      7. Septic Systems
    3. Planning & Zoning
      1. Zoning Bylaw & Map
        1. Planning / Zoning
        2. Zoning Bylaw
        3. Emergency Zoning Bylaw - Article 14
      2. Plans & Studies
        1. Master Plan
      3. Application Forms
        1. Application Fees
      4. Planning Projects
        1. Zoning Amendments
        2. Age & Dementia Friendly Community Project
        3. FEMA Mapping Project - 2022
        4. 40R Smart Growth Overlay District
        5. ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan
        6. Kendrick Park 2020
        7. North Square at the Mill District
        8. North Common/Main St. Parking Project
        9. Community Field Master Plan
        10. Groff Park Project
        11. Hickory Ridge
        12. Wayfinding Signs
        13. Project Archive
      5. GIS Map Viewer
      6. Engage Amherst
  4. Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service
  5. Department of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  6. Economic Development
    1. Data
    2. Reports & Studies
    3. Resources & Links
    4. Site Selector
    5. Accolades
  7. Finance
    1. Accounting
      1. Bid Postings
    2. Assessors
      1. Exemptions
        1. Religious & Charitable Organizations
        2. Personal Exemptions
      2. Forms
      3. Real Estate & Personal Property Tax
        1. Abatements - How & When to Apply
        2. Appeal of the Assessors' Decision
        3. Assessors' Review
        4. Commercial Properties & Apartment Valuations
        5. Deed Changes - Owner of Record
        6. Fair Cash Value
        7. Real & Personal Property
        8. Personal Property Forms
        9. Tax Rate
      4. Motor Vehicle Excise
        1. Reasons for Abatement
      5. Online Database
      6. Revaluation 2018
      7. Key Dates
      8. Tax Work-Off Plan
      9. View and Pay Bills
    3. Treasurer/Collector
      1. Motor Vehicle Excise
      2. Real Estate & Personal Property
      3. Water & Sewer Billing
      4. Parking in Amherst
        1. Parking Maps
        2. Permit Parking
        3. Enforcement
        4. Ways to Pay
        5. Winter Parking
        6. View and Pay Bills
      5. Open Checkbook
        1. Open Checkbook Search
        2. Open Government Home
        3. Budget & Process
      6. View and Pay Bills
    4. Finance
      1. Budget
      2. Capital Planning
        1. Budget
        2. Budget Coordinating Group
        3. Joint Capital Planning Committee
        4. Resident Capital Request
      3. American Rescue Plan Act
  8. Fire Department
    1. Fire Department - HOME
    2. About
      1. Fire Department - HOME
      2. Central Fire Station History
      3. North Fire Station History
      4. Vehicles & Equipment
        1. Fire Department - HOME
        2. Ambulances
        3. Engines, Ladder and Rescue Trucks
        4. Support Equipment
    3. Ambulance Billing
    4. Burning Permits
    5. CERT Emergency Response
    6. Contact Us / Directory
    7. Fire Safety Education
      1. Rental Property Overcrowding
      2. SAFE Program
        1. Our SAFE Program
        2. History
        3. How it Works
        4. Instructors
    8. Permits & Inspections
    9. Online Fire Permit Portal
    10. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    11. Reports & Presentations
    12. Workforce
      1. Fire Department - HOME
      2. Career Force
      3. Call Force
        1. Fire Department - HOME
        2. Join our Team - Job Application
        3. Training
        4. Details & Service
        5. Officers / Contacts
        6. Call Force Links
        7. Call Force Photos
      4. Student Force
        1. Fire Department - HOME
        2. Student Force
        3. About
        4. Join the Student Force
        5. Contact Us
      5. Organizational Chart
  9. Human Resources
    1. Employees
    2. Employee Benefits
      1. BCBS Health, Dental & Vision
      2. Deferred Compensation Plan
      3. Direct Deposit
      4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      5. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
      6. Life Insurance
      7. Short Term Disability Insurance
      8. Wellness
    3. Jobs
    4. Employee Wellness
      1. Newsletters
    5. Employee Self Service
    6. Who and When to Contact HR
    7. COVID-19 Guidance
  10. Information Technology
    1. Geographic Information Systems
      1. Amherst Maps & Property Info
        1. Help & Training Videos
        2. Get GIS Data
        3. Staff Maps
      2. Amherst Property Search
      3. Get Amherst GIS Data
      4. GIS Resources
        1. GIS Home
        2. Amherst Maps & Property Info
      5. Town of Amherst Staff Maps
      6. Help & Training Videos
      7. Feedback Form
      8. PDF Map Gallery
  11. Inspection Services
  12. Jones Library and Branches
  13. Facilities
  14. Planning & Zoning
  15. Police Department
    1. Top Pages
      1. Town Website
      2. Arrest and Call Log
      3. Recruitment and Community Information
    2. Department Info
      1. College Internship Program
      2. Contact Us
      3. Welcome from the Police Chief
    3. Divisions
      1. Administration
        1. Administrative Division
        2. Community Services Programs
        3. Detective Bureau
        4. Office of Professional Standards
        5. Policies
      2. Animal Welfare
      3. Operations
        1. Bicycle Patrol Unit
        2. District Maps and Assignments
        3. Motorcycle Patrol
        4. Patrol Division
        5. Crisis Intervention Team
      4. Support Services
        1. Animal Welfare
        2. Communications
        3. Parking Management
        4. Records Bureau
        5. Crash Reports
    4. Community Programs
      1. Police Youth Adventure Academy
      2. Child Passenger Seat Inspections
      3. Domestic and Sexual Violence
        1. What is Domestic Violence?
        2. When We Arrive
        3. Obtaining a Restraining Order
        4. Domestic Violence Resources
        5. What is Sexual Assault?
        6. Date Rape Drugs
        7. After the Assault
        8. Common Reactions to a Sexual Assault
        9. Sexual Assault Resources
        10. Hate Crimes
      4. Violencia Domestica y Violencia Sexual
      5. Gun Lock Distribution Program
      6. Radar / Speed Board Request
      7. Rape Aggression Defense- RAD
      8. Ropes Challenge Course
      9. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together
    5. General Info
      1. Data Dashboard
      2. False Alarm Fee Bylaw General Information
        1. False Alarm Fee Bylaw
        2. FAQ's
      3. Firearm Licensing
      4. Immigrant Community Members
        1. Policy Statement
      5. Immigrant Community (en espanol)
      6. Motor Vehicle Laws Pertaining to Cyclists
        1. Bicycle Laws
      7. Records Bureau
        1. Crash Reports
      8. Good Neighbor Registration
      9. Social Media Directory
    6. Online Services
      1. Halloween Safety Tips
      2. Commend an Amherst Police Officer
      3. Officer Complaint Form
      4. Motor Vehicle Crash Form
      5. Short Term Keg Permit
  16. Public Health
    1. BOARD OF HEALTH
    2. COVID-19 Information
    3. Your COVID Plan
    4. Health Issues
      1. COVID-19
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Flu Season 2022-2023
      4. Health Insurance
      5. Mental Health
      6. Mosquito and Tick Disease
      7. Substance Addiction and Opioid Dependence
      8. Tobacco and Vaping
    5. Human Service Resources
      1. Education Resources
      2. Individual and Family Resources
      3. Youth Resources
    6. Inspections & Permits
    7. Regulations
    8. Sharps and Needles Disposal Program
  17. Public Works
    1. Banner Application
    2. Common Reservation Application
    3. Cemeteries
    4. Engineering
      1. DPW Projects
        1. DPW Projects Home
        2. Kendrick Park 2020
        3. Station Road Bridge Project
        4. Amherst Woods/Station Road Sewer Extension
        5. N Amherst Intersection
        6. North Common Parking Lot Improvements Project
        7. Completed Projects
    5. Highways
      1. Street Sweeping
      2. Pavement Condition Index Map
    6. Recycling - Solid Waste
      1. Residential and Commercial Trash & Recycling
      2. Amherst Waste Regulations
      3. Amherst Transfer Station & Recycling Center
        1. Vehicle Sticker
      4. Hazardous & Special Waste Collections
      5. A to Z Disposal Guide
      6. Special Student Information
      7. Beyond The Bin
    7. Snow & Ice
      1. Public Works
      2. Snow & Ice
      3. Sidewalk Snow Removal
    8. Stormwater
    9. Street and Traffic Lights
    10. Tree and Grounds
      1. Parks
        1. Mill River Recreation Area
        2. Sweetser Park
        3. Groff Park
        4. Kendrick Park
        5. Amherst Dog Park
      2. Cemeteries
      3. Street Trees
        1. History of Amherst's Street Trees
        2. Tree Laws
    11. Wastewater
    12. Water
      1. Water Supply Status
      2. Manganese in Drinking Water
      3. Information About Dams
      4. Atkins Reservoir
      5. Centennial Water Treatment Plant
      6. Watershed Forestry
        1. Watershed Management
        2. Watershed FAQs
        3. Watershed Rules & Regulations
      7. How to Read Your Water Meter
      8. The Story of Bottled Water
  18. Recreation Department
    1. Browse Programs
      1. Adult Programs
      2. Youth Programs
        1. Prime Time After School Program
        2. Summer Day Camps
    2. Facilities
      1. Cherry Hill Golf Course
      2. Pavilion Rental
      3. Pools
        1. Browse and Enroll Swim Lessons
        2. Amherst United Swim Team Information
    3. Resources
      1. Amherst Recreation Resource and Activity Page
        1. eBrochure
        2. Forms
        3. Policies
        4. Teach at Amherst Rec.
        5. About Us
  19. School Department
  20. Senior Services
    1. Age & Dementia Friendly Community Project
    2. Social Services
    3. Health and Wellness Services
    4. Programs and Activities
    5. Food and Meal Programs
    6. Highland Valley Elder Services
    7. Transportation
    8. Council on Aging
    9. Tax Work-Off Plan
    10. TRIAD/SALT Programs
      1. File of Life
      2. 911 Flashing Light
      3. Lost Elder
    11. Civil War Tablets
  21. Town Clerk
    1. Elections
      1. Become an Election Worker
      2. Board of Registrars
      3. Campaign Finance Reports
      4. Running for Elected Office
      5. Upcoming and Past Election Information
      6. Warrants and Results Archive
    2. Home Rule Charter & General Bylaws
    3. Public Records
    4. Services
      1. Business Certificates (DBA)
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Fuel Storage Tank Registration
      4. Hunting and Fishing Licenses
      5. Marriage Intentions
      6. Notarizations
      7. Passports
      8. Raffles and Bazaars
      9. Vital Records
        1. Marriage Intentions
    5. Town Meeting Records Archive
    6. Vital Records
      1. Marriage Intentions
    7. Voter Information
      1. Voter Information Home
      2. College Voter Information
      3. Disabled & Specially Qualified
      4. Districts, Precincts and Hours
      5. Find Your Polling Place
      6. Running for Elected Office
      7. Voting Procedure
      8. Voter Registration
      9. Ways to Vote
        1. Vote-By-Mail
        2. Early Voting
        3. Absentee Voting
    8. Forms
  22. Treasurer Collector
  23. Veterans' Services

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    Amherst, MA 01002

    Phone: 413-259-3333

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