The Town of Amherst, City of Northampton, and Town of Pelham are pleased to announce the Valley Green Energy electricity program. The program is a municipal electricity aggregation, which is a type of group electricity purchasing program. Read on...
Join Amherst Town Councilors at the steps of Amherst Town Hall as they read their Proclamation Recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. This proclamation will then be recognized by the raising of the Read on...
Join us for the Town of Amherst's Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at UMass Amherst McGuirk Stadium on Saturday, July 1st. Festivities will start at 5:00 PM with a fireworks display starting at dark. The rain Read on...
Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman has appointed Captain Gabriel Ting as the Temporary Police Chief effective May 27, 2023. Captain Ting will serve in this capacity until a new Police Chief begins their duties. Captain Ting has been a member of the Read on...
Join Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Director Pamela Nolan Young and Assistant Director Jennifer Moyston for an informal conversation around the initiatives of the Office of DEI and other topics. Bring your Read on...
Save the Date: Celebrate Juneteenth Amherst! On Monday, June 19, 2023 at 12:00 pm The Town of Amherst celebrates its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on the Common: Our Voices. Our History. Our Vision. Our Stories. Read on...
Warner Brothers LLC will begin paving on Pomeroy Lane (from Middle St to Carriage Ln) on Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. The roadway will be closed to all thru traffic during construction, but all residents will be able to access their homes. Read on...
Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman presented his FY 2024 budget to the Town Council during their meeting on Monday, May 1st. . To view the recording of this meeting, please click here. The budget includes all aspects of Town operations including Read on...
The Amherst Public Art Commission announces a call for artists to submit proposals for a commission to create artwork for a very unique installation at the Amherst Center’s Boltwood Garage. Read on...
AMHERST LOCAL NONPROFITS TEAM UP TO CELEBRATE BIPOC EXPERIENCE IN $10K GRANT FOR KENDRICK PARK ART INSTALLATION AMHERST, MA The Amherst Public Art Commission (APAC), in partnership with the Amherst Business Improvement District ((Amherst BID), and the Read on...
Don’t forget to license your dog for the 2023 yea!. Dog licenses expire on March 31st of each year. State law requires all dogs age six months or older to be licensed and wearing a tag (MGL c. 140, s. 137). License fees are as follows: Read on...
The Town of Amherst has a variety of historic and cultural resources for residents and guests to enjoy. By responding to this 18-question survey, you will help the Town gain insight about what you value most of Amherst's history and cultural heritage. Read on...
The Town of Amherst held a special town-wide election on Tuesday, May 2nd to authorize the Town to levy additional property taxes beyond the limits of Proposition 2 ½ to pay for the annual debt service costs of a new elementary school located at the Fort Read on...
This week the Arbor Day Foundation recognized the Town of Amherst as a Tree City USA for 2022. The town has held this designation since 1986. Amherst has a dedicated division called Tree and Grounds within the Department of Public Read on...
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 well, Read on...
The Water Division of the Public Works Department will begin its annual systematic water main flushing programs to clean the distribution system on Monday, May 15, 2023 (weather permitting). Personnel will be flushing daily from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Read on...
Town Manager Paul Bockelman seeks volunteers to serve on Town Boards and Committees. The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of the Town government and each has multiple residents who are members. Read on...
The Amherst Town Council seeks volunteers to serve on Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The Town has over 30 boards and committees that support the work of the Town government and each has multiple residents who are members and of those, the Read on...
The Fort River Community Garden in Amherst is currently accepting applications for garden plots this season. This garden has raised beds for beginning gardeners and 10x10 ft in-ground plots for others who want to work in the land. It offers all Read on...
