Ways to Stay Cool in the Coming Extreme Heat
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Friday, July 3. The Town of Amherst offers a variety of ways to...
Extreme weather
Ways to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Friday, June 12th. This forecasted heat...
Amherst Now in Level 2 Drought
Source: mass.gov Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared last week that drought conditions...
Flooding and Temperature Extremes Are the Highest Risks in Amherst’s Future
Report on the Public Meeting on the Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, April 30, 2026 This...
Rally for ICE Accountability Cancelled
Organizers of the rally for ICE accountability have cancelled it due to the impending storm...
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Downtown Parking Ban Extended
Source: amherstma.gov Even though the snowstorm is over, our Department of Public Works crews are...
Town Declares Parking Ban Beginning Sunday Night
Source: amherstma.gov Due to inclement weather, the Town of Amherst Department of Public Works has...
Amherst Again in Mild Drought
Source: mass.gov The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs declared on January 12...
Hours For Local Warming Centers
Source: amherstma.gov During these extremely cold temperatures, the town wants to remind you about the...
Hours Listed for Town Warming Centers During Extreme Cold
Source: amherstma.gov Daytime Warming Centers The following locations have been identified as daytime warming centers. These...
New Hazard Mitigation Plan Gauges the Town’s Readiness for Climate Change
More Opportunities for Public Input Coming Soon Amherst held a public hearing on a proposed...