Director of Senior Services Resigns

Lisa Borchetta, the town’s Director of Senior Services, has resigned, effective Friday, March 6, 2026. Borchetta took on the duties of director on September 8, 2025. She replaced Haley Bolton, who left to become Town Manager in Shutesbury.

Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman reported that he will initiate a search for a new director immediately and will make a decision about interim leadership shortly.