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Amherst's Civil War Tablets: Public Viewing Hours Announced

THE TOWN OF AMHERST IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE PUBLIC VIEWING HOURS FOR THE EXHIBIT OF THE CIVIL WAR TABLETS STARTING JULY 26, 2021

ABOUT

The Civil War Tablets were donated to the Town of Amherst by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1893 to commemorate the 300+...

No Swimming Allowed Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels

There is currently NO SWIMMING ALLOWED at the Mill Street/Summer Street side of Puffer's Pond and the Wentworth Conservation Area on Stanley St. due to high levels of E. COLI BACTERIA that have been detected during our routine water testing.&...

Planned Localized Power Outage & Detour on July 28th

A home located at 205 South Pleasant St. in Amherst will be moved to 21 Baker St. via Northampton Rd. on Wednesday, July 28th. The move will temporarily interrupt power to property owners along the route of travel. The outage will begin at 10:00 PM and th...

Real Estate Taxes Due August 2nd

The Treasurer and Collector's office would like to issue a reminder that real estate taxes are due on Monday, August 2nd. Customers can pay online from our website and may contact their office with any questions. 

Please visit our online ...

LOCAL WATERWAYS SURGE PAST SAFE LIMITS

Please use caution around rivers and streams. Due to consistent and plentiful rainfall, the Mill River,  Fort River, and Puffers Pond are at dangerously high levels.  All local waterways are experiencing rapid and extreme flows. These hi...

Amherst Receives $184,728 Massachusetts Department of Transportation Grant

The Town of Amherst has received a grant of $184,728 from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) as part of the “Shared Streets and Spaces Program” to make safety improvements to crosswalks and intersections in the no...

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Jones Library Building Committee

The Town Manager has established the Jones Library Building Committee (JLBC) to oversee the design and construction of the Jones Library Restoration and Expansion.

The JLBC will guide the Jones Library Restoration and Expansion project. All major decisions...

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Reparations Committee

The Amherst Town Council has established the African Heritage Reparations Assembly (AHRA), a seven-member committee with a mission to study and develop reparation proposals for People of African Heritage in Amherst. 

The Town Manager, as appointin...

Running for Elected Office in Amherst: Nomination Papers Available July 1st

Nomination papers for Councilor-at-Large, District Councilors, School Committee, Housing Authority, Elector of the Oliver Smith Will, and Jones Library Trustee will be available at the Town Clerk’s office beginning July 1, 2021. All town office ...

CDBG Request for Proposals

The Town of Amherst's 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding proposals are now available online. Proposals are due by Tuesday, July 27th at noon.  

More information can be found on the CDBG Advisory Committee webpage: &...

Stay Cool In Amherst This Summer!

Stay Cool in Amherst This Summer 

The warm weather is here! Looking to stay cool this summer in Amherst? Take advantage of our three facilities listed below.  

Spray Pad at Groff Park - 83 Mill Ln. - Directions

• Now Open Daily from ...

HENRY ST, NORTH EAST ST, PINE ST, SNELL ST & BRIDGE ST CONSTRUCTION UPDATE July 15, 2021

BRIDGE ST, PINE ST, 

HENRY ST, NORTH EAST ST, 

 AND SNELL ST 

Paving Operations

7am -5pm

Warner Brothers and their structures subcontractor will begin raising catch basins and manholes to finished grade over the co...

Fire Department Issues Grilling Safety Tips

With outdoor grilling season picking up and several recent incidents, the Amherst Fire Department reminds residents to follow grilling safety tips to keep your homes and families safe. 

Grilling Safety Tips

• Always grill outdoors.
• Grills must be 10-f...

STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE 2021

The Town of Amherst Department of Public Works has begun sweeping the Main routes and hills that receive the most sand during the winter months.  After completing these areas the DPW will begin sweeping the various sections of town, if ...