Proposed Bylaw - Percent for Art

The Town Council will hold a first reading of a proposed bylaw, the Percent for Art Bylaw, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday September 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote is scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Mond...

Proposed Bylaw Amendment - Single Use Plastic Bag Prohibition

The Town Council will hold a first discussion on a proposed amendment to General Bylaws Section 3.28 - Single Use Plastic Bag Prohibition, at the regular Town Council meeting on Monday September 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., a second reading and potential vote i...

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 Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, Cultural Council, CDBG Advisory Committee, Community Prese...

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 

You may subscribe to alerts for future job postings by clicking the Notify Me butto...

Propose a Community Preservation Act Project

The Community Preservation Act Committee is now receiving proposals for Fiscal Year 2022 from now through Monday, October 12, 2020 at 4:30PM. You can learn more on their website here and can submit your proposal here.

What is CPA?

The Community Preservation...

Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul & Special Guests: Community Liaison Officer & COVID Ambassador

Join us for a virtual Cuppa’ Joe with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and special guests Amherst Community Liaison Officer Bill Laramee and COVID Ambassador Coordinator Kat Newman on Friday, September 25th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Expect a c...

November 3rd Election Information

November 3, 2020 Election FAQs:

• Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on election day.

How can I vote?

• Vote-By-Mail
  • Apply by filling out an application, signing, and returning to the Town Clerk’s office.  Apply early to allow time for ...

Traffic Signal Upgrade at N Pleasant/Pine/ Meadow/Sunderland Intersection

Public Notice

September 10, 2020

Traffic Signal Upgrade Complete

North Pleasant/Pine/Meadow & Sunderland Intersection

The Town’s Department of Public Works and our Traffic Signal Contractor have completed the installation of the new traffic sign...

Amherst COVID-19 Concerns Line & Email

In an effort to streamline responses, the Town of Amherst has set up a phone line and email address for our community members to share concerns and questions regarding COVID-19.

Staff will monitor and direct the calls and emails accordingly. Please do not...

Town Council Gives Town Manager Strong Marks in Annual Evaluation

The Town Council has completed Town Manager Paul Bockelman’s annual performance evaluation, his fourth since being appointed to the position in August of 2016. He received strong ratings across five of the seven evaluation categories: Fiscal Man...

Pedestrian Bridge CLOSED West St over Plum Brook

Public Notice

August 27, 2020

Pedestrian Bridge Closing

West Street over Plum Brook

During an inspection of the pedestrian bridge along West Street over Plum Brook the inspection team noticed that there has been an acceleration of deterioration on the bridges...

Amherst Receives $125,998 in Green Communities Funding

The Town of Amherst has received a $125,998 Green Community Competitive Grant from the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division. Approximately $100,500 of the funding is being provided for LED lighting retrofits at the Munson Li...

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We still need your help keeping our community safe.  Please Join the Masks4All Town-Wide Initiative: 

There is still a demand for masks.  Especially for our youth. If you are making masks please consider donating a mask to the Ma...

CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing

Notice of Public Hearing and Public Meeting: CDBG Advisory Committee on September 17, 2020, 7 PM

The Public Hearing will be conducted virtually at https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/92555623638 and will accommodatepublic comment to the extent pr...

COVID-19 Massachusetts Travel Order

Effective August 1, 2020, all visitors and returning residents entering Massachusetts must follow new travel orders. The Commonwealth has made great progress to slow the spread of COVID-19 and gradually re-open the economy, and all visitors have a respons...

Parking Permits Now Available Online

We are pleased to announce our new online application process for Parking Permits in Amherst.  

Please click here to apply for your permit today.  

If you utilize on-street parking in Amherst, we strongly encourage you to sign up ...

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 Agricultural Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, Cultural Council, CDBG Advisory Committee, Community Prese...

Amherst Awarded $321,577 in CDBG CARES Act Funding

The Town of Amherst is pleased to announce the award of $321,577 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). ...

Town & UMass Establish COVID-19 Working Group

To enhance their coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Amherst and University of Massachusetts Amherst have appointed a high-level Working Group to address areas of mutual concern. Students will be returning to the Amherst area next m...

Amherst Board of Health Emergency Order: Face Masks/Coverings in Part of the Town

The Board of Health for the Town of Amherst has issued an emergency order making the wearing of face masks or face coverings in part of the Town, in order to protect public health and to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Please see map of area below)&...

A Special Thank you

A  Special Thank you to all those helping to keep Amherst a Safe Community by sewing masks and or donating materials.  

Puffer's Pond Beach Information

The Town of Amherst has opened the Puffer’s Pond area and South Beach for swimming and visiting. Our team will staff the pond 7 days a week from 10 am to 6 pm to keep visitors safe and to control the number of people using the South Beach area o...

Detective Christina B. Knightly's Retirement

Chief Scott P. Livingstone announced the retirement of Detective Christina B. Knightly effective September 12, 2020, after 31 years of exceptional service to the police department and the town of Amherst. 

Detective Knightly’s career at ...

Amherst Police Department’s Comfort Dog

Lieutenant David R. Knightly's Retirement.

Amherst Police Hires Three Officers.

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officers John M. Sarnacki, Daniel E. Menard, Jr., and Joseph W. Worthley graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on July 10, 2020. Office...

Patrol Officer John M. Chudzik's Retirement