In the News

A look at some of the Town news and happenings in Amherst this week...

Monday, December 16th

• Town Council, Public Forum at 6:30 PM in Town Room | Town Hall Regarding Appropriations Not in the Annual Budget Appropriation of Community Preservation Act Funds for Kendrick Park. Regular Meeting begins at 6:45 PM. 
• Massachusetts School Building Authority Admits Town of Amherst into Grant Program last week, learn more here. 

Tuesday, December 17th

• Did you miss the Capital Investment Listening Sessions? Visit our page to view the video & meeting materials and please provide feedback via the link before December 20th to be included in the initial consultant report. 

Wednesday, December 18th 

• Public Art Commission Now Accepting Applications for Town Hall Art Gallery Exhibits, applications are due by January 19th!

Thursday, December 19th

• Community Meeting: Smart Growth Planning for Amherst Downtown in the Town Hall Town Room at 6:45 PM

Friday, December 20th

• Sign up for Amherst Emergency Alerts and Parking Ban notifications

Looking ahead:

• December 21st, Last Day of FREE Downtown Holiday Parking is this Saturday
• December 23rd by noon, CDBG 2020 applications are due. Click here to learn more here. 
• Town Hall Closes at noon on December 24th and all day December 25th, so please plan your visits accordingly. We will reopen on the morning of December 26th. 
• January 9th at 6:00 PM, Community Meeting Planning a Playground for Kendrick Park in the Pole Room at Bangs Community Center

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