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Stay connected with the Town of Amherst!
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November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Stay connected with the Town of Amherst!
👍 Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/TownofAmherst
❤️ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/townofamherst
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The North Common Revitalization Project is officially complete! Crews spent the summer putting on the finishing touches. Join us in celebrating this dynamic new space at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm. All are welcome! 🎉
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October 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The North Common Revitalization Project is officially complete! Crews spent the summer putting on the finishing touches. Join us in celebrating this dynamic new space at a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, October 22 at 12pm. All are welcome! 🎉
RSVP: forms.office.com/r/e6svhxt70k
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☕️ Join us for our next Cuppa' Joe with Paul on Friday, October 10 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at Black Sheep Deli (79 Main St, Amherst). This event features Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and new Director of Senior Services Lisa Borchetta. All are welcome!
October 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
☕️ Join us for our next Cuppa' Joe with Paul on Friday, October 10 from 8:00 to 9:30 am at Black Sheep Deli (79 Main St, Amherst). This event features Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman and new Director of Senior Services Lisa Borchetta. All are welcome!
🎉 Join us for CRESS Day on Sunday, September 21, from 12-4 PM at Mill River Recreation Area! Celebrate 3 years since the founding of this new Town department – Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS). Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
September 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🎉 Join us for CRESS Day on Sunday, September 21, from 12-4 PM at Mill River Recreation Area! Celebrate 3 years since the founding of this new Town department – Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS). Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
From refreshing swims, to peaceful fishing, scenic walks, and community gatherings, Puffer’s Pond has been the heart of Amherst for generations. This season was especially meaningful — one of the best in a while for swimming — thanks to dedicated water testing and our collective care. 💚🌞
September 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
From refreshing swims, to peaceful fishing, scenic walks, and community gatherings, Puffer’s Pond has been the heart of Amherst for generations. This season was especially meaningful — one of the best in a while for swimming — thanks to dedicated water testing and our collective care. 💚🌞
🌍⚡ Want to save on your energy bills and go green? Join our virtual information session on Tuesday, Sept 9 from 7 to 8:30 PM to learn about the Amherst Heat Pump Incentive Program! Live interpretation will be available in Spanish and Mandarin. More: www.cetonline.org/programs/amh...
September 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🌍⚡ Want to save on your energy bills and go green? Join our virtual information session on Tuesday, Sept 9 from 7 to 8:30 PM to learn about the Amherst Heat Pump Incentive Program! Live interpretation will be available in Spanish and Mandarin. More: www.cetonline.org/programs/amh...
🎨 Calling all artists! The Amherst Public Art Commission is thrilled to announce two opportunities to showcase your work: Electrify Amherst and the Town Hall Art Gallery. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
September 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🎨 Calling all artists! The Amherst Public Art Commission is thrilled to announce two opportunities to showcase your work: Electrify Amherst and the Town Hall Art Gallery. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
All non-emergency Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Access online services 24/7 at www.amherstma.gov
August 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
All non-emergency Town Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Access online services 24/7 at www.amherstma.gov
🎉 Celebrating the start of the school year at Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools annual First Day event! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk to our town departments, school groups, and community partners. Cheers to an amazing year ahead! 🤩
August 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🎉 Celebrating the start of the school year at Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools annual First Day event! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to talk to our town departments, school groups, and community partners. Cheers to an amazing year ahead! 🤩
🅿🚗 Do you work or live in downtown Amherst? We offer Parking Permits to those who live or work in downtown Amherst to make parking easier and more affordable. Learn more and apply at: www.amherstma.gov/780/Permit-P...
August 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🅿🚗 Do you work or live in downtown Amherst? We offer Parking Permits to those who live or work in downtown Amherst to make parking easier and more affordable. Learn more and apply at: www.amherstma.gov/780/Permit-P...
⛳Help shape the future of Cherry Hill Golf Course! Join the new Cherry Hill Working Group to provide advice and guidance on the long-term viability, management, and potential alternative uses of the property. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
⛳Help shape the future of Cherry Hill Golf Course! Join the new Cherry Hill Working Group to provide advice and guidance on the long-term viability, management, and potential alternative uses of the property. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
📖 ✨A new chapter begins! In June we celebrated the groundbreaking for the Jones Library Renovation & Expansion — a historic milestone after a decade of dedicated planning. Now, construction is in full swing! Photos of ceremony highlights, current construction, and renderings of the finished project.
August 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
📖 ✨A new chapter begins! In June we celebrated the groundbreaking for the Jones Library Renovation & Expansion — a historic milestone after a decade of dedicated planning. Now, construction is in full swing! Photos of ceremony highlights, current construction, and renderings of the finished project.
Join us in welcoming Lisa Borchetta as the new Director of Senior Services for the Town of Amherst! Lisa joins us with a robust background in senior services administration, human services support, and mental health counseling.
🔗Read the full announcement at www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
🔗Read the full announcement at www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Join us in welcoming Lisa Borchetta as the new Director of Senior Services for the Town of Amherst! Lisa joins us with a robust background in senior services administration, human services support, and mental health counseling.
🔗Read the full announcement at www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
🔗Read the full announcement at www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
Help build a safer, more efficient future for Amherst’s Department of Public Works! Join our new DPW Building Committee to provide advice and guidance on the design and construction of a new DPW building. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Help build a safer, more efficient future for Amherst’s Department of Public Works! Join our new DPW Building Committee to provide advice and guidance on the design and construction of a new DPW building. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
🏡🎉 Exciting news! The Healey-Driscoll Administration re-designated Amherst as a Housing Choice Community, recognizing our leadership in producing new housing. Amherst produced 482 new units between 2020 and 2024 -- that's a 4.52% increase! Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🏡🎉 Exciting news! The Healey-Driscoll Administration re-designated Amherst as a Housing Choice Community, recognizing our leadership in producing new housing. Amherst produced 482 new units between 2020 and 2024 -- that's a 4.52% increase! Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
📺 Interested in shaping the future of cable TV in Amherst? Join our new Cable Television Advisory Committee! This committee will help guide the upcoming license renewal process with Comcast, the Town’s only current cable operator. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
August 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📺 Interested in shaping the future of cable TV in Amherst? Join our new Cable Television Advisory Committee! This committee will help guide the upcoming license renewal process with Comcast, the Town’s only current cable operator. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
We're excited to announce the launch of 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆! This new program gives residents an inside look at local government. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/3866/Civic-A...
📅 Dates: October 1 - November 19
🕗 Time: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm
➡️ Apply by Sunday, September 21
📅 Dates: October 1 - November 19
🕗 Time: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm
➡️ Apply by Sunday, September 21
August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
We're excited to announce the launch of 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆! This new program gives residents an inside look at local government. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/3866/Civic-A...
📅 Dates: October 1 - November 19
🕗 Time: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm
➡️ Apply by Sunday, September 21
📅 Dates: October 1 - November 19
🕗 Time: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 pm
➡️ Apply by Sunday, September 21
☀️🌿 Rounding out our sustainable summer series is climate action rockstar Donald Allison! Donald is a local attorney and member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee. After already achieving many sustainable initiatives, he is now focused on eliminating plastics from his home!
August 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
☀️🌿 Rounding out our sustainable summer series is climate action rockstar Donald Allison! Donald is a local attorney and member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee. After already achieving many sustainable initiatives, he is now focused on eliminating plastics from his home!
🔶Construction Notice: Downtown Intersection Road Reconstruction -- Main St, Amity St, N Pleasant St, and S Pleasant St. Starting August 1 and expected to last at least 6 weeks. The intersection will remain open to traffic, but expect delays. Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
July 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🔶Construction Notice: Downtown Intersection Road Reconstruction -- Main St, Amity St, N Pleasant St, and S Pleasant St. Starting August 1 and expected to last at least 6 weeks. The intersection will remain open to traffic, but expect delays. Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
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The House today passed a transportation bond bill that would authorize $300 million for the Chapter 90 road and bridge program for the upcoming year. This action would increase base Chapter 90 funding by 50%.
House passes transportation bond bill with $300M for Ch. 90 - Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
The House today passed a transportation bond bill that would authorize $300 million for the Chapter 90 road and bridge program for the upcoming year. This action would increase base Chapter 90 funding...
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July 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The House today passed a transportation bond bill that would authorize $300 million for the Chapter 90 road and bridge program for the upcoming year. This action would increase base Chapter 90 funding by 50%.
🔶 Construction Notice: Townwide asphalt crack sealing began on July 28 and may take up to two weeks. Streets include, but are not limited to: Main St, Triangle St, Amity St, Dana St, Lincoln Ave, McClellan St, Spring St, Rolling Ridge Rd, Shays St, Station Rd, and Chapel St.
July 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
🔶 Construction Notice: Townwide asphalt crack sealing began on July 28 and may take up to two weeks. Streets include, but are not limited to: Main St, Triangle St, Amity St, Dana St, Lincoln Ave, McClellan St, Spring St, Rolling Ridge Rd, Shays St, Station Rd, and Chapel St.
☀️🌿Next up for our sustainable summer series is Laura Decker, Senior Director of Corporate Climate Action at Ceres and member of the Amherst Energy & Climate Action Committee. Laura shared: "This summer, I am revamping my garden after a few years of neglect!"
July 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
☀️🌿Next up for our sustainable summer series is Laura Decker, Senior Director of Corporate Climate Action at Ceres and member of the Amherst Energy & Climate Action Committee. Laura shared: "This summer, I am revamping my garden after a few years of neglect!"
We are proud to announce the formation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC). We’re seeking Amherst residents to volunteer and serve on this important committee. Applications will be reviewed starting September 2. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
July 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We are proud to announce the formation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC). We’re seeking Amherst residents to volunteer and serve on this important committee. Applications will be reviewed starting September 2. Learn more and apply: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
Join us in congratulating Amber Martin on her appointment as the new Town Clerk for the Town of Amherst! Amber began working in the Town Clerk’s office as a Management Assistant in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Town Clerk in 2021.
Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
July 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Join us in congratulating Amber Martin on her appointment as the new Town Clerk for the Town of Amherst! Amber began working in the Town Clerk’s office as a Management Assistant in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Town Clerk in 2021.
Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
Learn more: www.amherstma.gov/CivicAlerts....
July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 We celebrated by hosting our first-ever Disability Pride Flag Raising in front of Town Hall. Together with members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, town officials, and community members, we united to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. 💖
July 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
July is Disability Pride Month! 🌟 We celebrated by hosting our first-ever Disability Pride Flag Raising in front of Town Hall. Together with members of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, town officials, and community members, we united to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. 💖