Proposed Bylaw Amendment - 3.48 Stretch Energy Code

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on proposed amendments to Bylaw 3.48 Stretch Energy Code; proposed adoption of Specialized Energy Code, at the Town Council meeting on Monday October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. A second reading and potential vote is...

Proposed Bylaw Ensuring Safe Access to Legally-Protected Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on a proposed Bylaw Ensuring Safe Access to Legally-Protected Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care, at the Town Council meeting on Monday October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. A second reading and potential ...

View Currently Posted Positions

All currently posted positions for employment with the Town are on the Town’s Online Career Portal.

Click here to visit the Town of Amherst Career Portal 

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Northampton Rd Paving Update Week of October 2nd, 2023

PAVING UPDATE

for

NORTHAMPTON RD

Early AM Paving

Monday - Thursday

Monday, October 2nd, 1am-6am

Caracas Construction and Warner Bros will be paving the Intersection of South Pleasant St, Northampton Rd and College St at night. Work is expected to be completed b...

Senior Services Health Fair

You're invited to the Second Annual Amherst Senior Center Health Fair on Tuesday, October 17th from 2-4pm at the Bangs Community Center. Local providers will be onsite to answer questions and help the community take steps towards a better lifesty...

African Heritage Reparation Assembly - Final Report

Please CLICK HERE for  more information about the Final Report of the Amherst African Heritage Reparation Assembly.

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Town Manager Appoints Christina (Kiko) Malin as New Public Health Director

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Christina (Kiko) Malin as the Town’s new Public Health Director. The appointment is subject to review by the Town Council which is expected to act at its next meeting. 

Christina (...

North Common Reconstruction Begins September 7th, 2023

North Common

Reconstruction

begins

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

Public Works crews will begin removal of the parking machines, benches, planters and picnic tables on the north end of the Town Common on Thursday September 7th, 2023.

Monday, September 11th, 202...

Checks Issued by Amherst, Which Have Not Been Cashed and are Deemed Abandoned

Each year the treasurer of the Town of Amherst publishes a listing of unclaimed checks that have been issued by the Town. Please refer to the "List of Names" document linked at the end of this announcement.

MASS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 200A SECION 5:...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Pickleball Event

Join us for a Pickleball event on Thursday, 10/5 at 10 AM at the Mill River Recreation Area. Rec Director, Rey Harp will be present from 10-11 AM to set up the net and answer questions. 

Starting October 10th, the Pickleball net will be set up for...

Halloween Spooktacular

Amherst Recreation presents the Halloween Spooktacular

Sunday, October 29th

12-1PM - Trick-r-Treating Downtown

1-3:30PM - Halloween Spooktacular at the Bangs Center

Questions? Contact us: rec@amherstma.gov

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