Cuppa' Joe with Paul and VERY Special Guest

Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at Black Sheep Deli and Bakery at 79 Main Street in Amherst on Friday, December 7^th, from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. He will be enjoying his usual cup of coffee and fantastic breakfast and he invites you to come...

Town Collaborates with UMass Amherst on ICMA Student Chapter

               The University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass) has established a student chapter of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), a professional grou...

Station Rd. Bridge Information Meeting Draws Concerned Neighbors

An Information Meeting on the status of the closed Station Road Bridge held by the Town drew more than 80 people to the Fort River Elementary School cafeteria on Tuesday night.

The bridge was closed on September 20^th after inspections by the Town Engineer ...

CPAC Proposals for FY2020 Funding Invited

At this time the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is inviting proposals for FY 2020 funding opportunities. 

Proposals for Historic Preservation, Open Space, Affordable Housing or Recreation projects are due on December 14, 2018.&nbs...

Save the Date: Town Council Inauguration

All Amherst Community Members are invited to join us as we come together to celebrate the inaugural swearing-in of our First Amherst Town Council on Sunday December 2nd at 1:00 PM at the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School Auditorium.  Reception ...

Facilities Closed For The Season

Pellet Bag Recycling

Pellet Bag Recycling 

On Saturday January 5, 12, 19, and 26 of 2019 the Amherst Department of Public Works is holding free, pellet bag drop-off events. Between the hours of 8am and 2pm, residents of Amherst, Pelham and Shutesbury will be allowed t...

Amherst Resident Takes Advantage of the Solar Access Program

"This was an easy process from start to finish," said Amherst homeowner Paulina Alenkina of the Solar Access Program.  "Each step was clearly identified and I had support from all the partners" continued Ms. Alenkina at a pres...

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2018

Town of Amherst Leaf Collection Schedule - Fall 2018

Curbside pick-up of bagged leaves, using the Town-approved, 30-gallon paper biodegradable bag, will begin Monday, October 29, 2018. There is no curbside collection of loose leaves. Loose leaves may be br...

Library Invites Public to Answer Branch Community Surveys

Please assist us in planning for the future of our branch libraries by filling out one or both of our community surveys:

• Munson Memorial Library survey (~10 minutes)
• North Amherst Library survey (~10 minutes)
• General web page (with links to both surveys): ww...

AMHERST OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Adam W. Metzger graduated from the Western Massachusetts Regional Police Academy, in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 3, 2018. Mr. Metzger has begun his twelve week field officer tr...

JAMIE REARDON PROMOTED TO SERGEANT

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Detective Jamie P. Reardon of the Amherst Police Department was promoted to the rank of sergeant effective April 23, 2018. Sergeant Reardon was promoted after an extensive selection process which incl...

BRIAN T. JOHNSON PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce the promotion of Amherst Police Sergeant Brian T. Johnson to the rank of Lieutenant effective December 27, 2017. Lieutenant Johnson was promoted after an extensive selection process which included intervie...

AMHERST OFFICER GRADUATES FROM POLICE ACADEMY

Chief Scott P. Livingstone is pleased to announce that Patrol Officer Lindsay J. Carroll graduated from the Reading Regional Police Academy, in Reading, Massachusetts on August 15, 2017. Patrol Officer Carroll has begun her twelve week field officer train...