In the News

A round up of Town news and happenings in Amherst this week.

Monday, August 26th

• Amherst Town Council Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Town Room
• Check out Amherst League of Women Voters Exhibit: Chronicling 80 Year History at Jones Library

Tuesday, August 27th 

• Community Breakfast, 7:30 am - 9:00 am UMass Campus Center Auditorium
• First Day Celebration, 5:00 pm on the Amherst Town Common
• University Drive Affordable Housing Lottery Applications Due 

Wednesday, August 28th 

• Amherst Parking Forum, 5:30-7:00 pm in the Town Room We want to hear from you about the future of Downtown Parking! 
• UMass Amherst Move-in from 8/28 - 9/2. Expect traffic delays and some congestion. Click here for full details.

Thursday, August 29th

• Amherst Public Safety Battle of the Badges Football Game - 5:00-8:00 pm at Amherst Regional High School 

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• Town of Amherst is hiring for a Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter Paramedic, as well as several DPW potions. Click here to view our online Career Portal. 

Looking Ahead...

• Town Manager Seeks Members for Boards & Committees
• Town of Amherst Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Please plan your visits to us accordingly. 
• September 9th at 6:30 pm - Town Council Meeting 
• September 19th from 5:00-9:00 pm - Celebrate Amherst Downtown Block Party
• September 23rd at 6:30 pm - Town Council Meeting
• September 24th at 6:30 pm - Competitive Electrical Supplier Information Session at Crocker Farm Cafeteria

Contact Brianna Sunryd at sunrydb@amherstma.gov