Joint Public Hearing: Temporary Zoning Bylaw Amendment

There will be a joint public hearing of the Planning Board and the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30 PM. The proposed zoning bylaw amendment, Article 14, is for the purpose of encouraging and facilitating th...

Town Accepting Requests for Outdoor Dining Services

In accordance with the Governor’s COVID-19 Order No. 35 issued yesterday, the Town is accepting requests from restaurants to provide outdoor table service today.

“Our Inspection Services Department is ready to act on applications immedi...

132 Northampton Road 40B Comprehensive Permit Review

Valley CDC has submitted their 40B Comprehensive Permit Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). The ZBA will begin its review of the project on June 25, 2020. Comments can be submitted using an online form or can be sent to staff.

June is LGBTQ Pride Month

Amherst Town Council has proclaimed June as LGBTQ Pride Month here in Amherst. In lieu of an in-person ceremony and flag raising, a short video featuring Councilor Evan Ross reading the proclamation with footage of the Pride flag being raised on the Amher...

Regional School Budget and One-Month Budget Presented to Town Council

Town Manager Paul Bockelman delivered two sets of documents to the Town Council on May 29th.

The first set is a One-Month Budget that will cover July of 2020. This is to cover the extra time provided by the Town Council to the Town Manager for delivery of ...

Joint Statement from Town of Amherst Officials

We are haunted by the searing vision of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a subdued man’s neck, as other officers watched the man die. We witnessed Mr. George Floyd’s pleas for help be ignored by the very people who are trained ...

Cuppa' Joe w/ Paul (Virtual) with New Finance Dir. Sean Mangano & Comptroller Sonia Aldrich

Please join Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Amherst’s new Finance Director Sean Mangano and Comptroller Sonia Aldrich for a virtual Cuppa’ Joe on Friday, June 5th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am via phone and Zoom.

How to join: 

• Via Zoo...

Memorial Day Commemorative Video

Amherst Veteran’s Agent Steve Connor and Amherst Media collaborated on a video commemorating Memorial Day this year, as we were unable to come together as a community for a ceremony like is typically done. The video can be viewed below or by vis...

Town Manager Seeks Members to Serve on Town Boards & 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, CDBG Advisory Committee, Council on Aging, Disability Access Adviso...

Reminder: Puffers Pond Beaches Remain Closed to Swimming/Congregating

The Town of Amherst will continue to limit the use of Puffers Pond beaches for swimming and congregating until further notice. The area can still be used for fishing, walking, and hiking purposes while following current public health protocols for COVID-1...

CDBG Advisory Committee Public Hearing - CARES Act Funding

The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has published a Notice of Funding Availability for Federal CARES Act Funding for immediate needs to respond to COVID-19. The Town of Amherst is eligible to apply for a maximum of $40...

Reopening of Massachusetts: Phased Approach

On Monday, May 18^th the Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive plan for a phased reopening of the Massachusetts economy. The Baker-Polito administration used a framework that considered both the public health risk and the economic ...

Hydrant Water Main Flushing

                                          SCHEDULED WATER MAIN FLU...

Amherst Masks4All Initiative

We need your help!  Join the Town-Wide Initiative:  Masks4All!

Are you making masks?  Do you need a mask?  Join the Town-wide Initiative Masks4All, a community initiative!

Find out more information and sign-up online at w...

Transfer Station and COVID-19

Transfer Station and COVID-19

The Town continues to keep the Transfer Station open to the public. The following changes will begin on Thursday May 21^st. 

The Transfer Station will only accept checks and exact cash for all services. 

The fol...

Construction Season: Stormwater Reminder

Developers & Contractors!

As the construction season gets going, the Town wants to remind you to, “Put Dirt In Its Place”. Sediment and pollutants that run off construction sites end up in our stormwater system and pollute our wetla...

Testing of Those Experiencing Homelessness & Shelter Staff/Volunteers Reveals NO COVID-19 Spread

The Town of Amherst, working in collaboration with Dr. Jessica Bossie of Health Services for the Homeless, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, and Craig’s Doors has tested guests, staff, and volunteers at Craig’s Place, the seasonal shelter loc...

ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan

In keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the public, The Town of Amherst is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan. The project is grant-funded through the Community Development Block Gr...

Town Manager Extends Payment Due Dates, Waives Interest & Penalty Charges

Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the extension of due dates for real estate and personal property tax bills, motor vehicle excise bills, water, and sewer utility bills, and exemption and deferral applications. Bockelman took that action under newly g...

Amherst Public Works: Working for YOU

Amherst Public Works continues to operate throughout COVID-19 to provide essential services to the Town.  DPW personnel are working daily to provide drinking water, treat wastewater, and keep public areas & roadways safe. Stay tuned for perio...

2020 Street Sweeping Schedule

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 all goes w...