Revised Town Council Rules of Procedure

On Monday, January 6, 2020 the Town Council voted to revise the Council Rules of Procedure.

The revised Town Council Rules of Procedure are available here. The revised rules reflect updated information regarding public comment at Council committee meetings - Rule 10.5(h).

If you have questions, please reach out to Clerk of the Council Athena O'Ke...

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 t...

2020 Elections Schedule & Information

The 2020 Elections schedule is now available online. Please be aware that the last day to register to vote or change an address/party enrollment for the Presidential Primary is Wednesday, February 12, 2020 by 8:00 PM. 

The Presidential Pr...

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 around the state...

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 Who can be an election worker?Just about everyone! We have senior citiz...

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.

Town Manager Paul Bockelman...

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 dist...

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 be...

Amherst Police Department Welcomes Officer Bullough

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Zachary J. Bullough graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 8, 2019.  Patrol Officer Bullough has begun his ...

Amherst Police Department Welcomes Officer Newell

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Katherine E. Newell graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 8, 2019.  Patrol Officer Newell has begun her th...