Town Offices Closed Friday, March 29
Town of Amherst Offices, including Town Court, will be closed on Friday, March 29 in observance of Good Friday. The holiday will NOT impact Modern Disposal garbage and recycling pickup schedule.
Posted on Mar 27, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
Assessor's Office: Informal Reviews Due End of March
Reminder to property owners, those who disagree with their new assessment and want to file an informal review, your submission is due March 31 online at https://townofamherst.ir.prosgar.com. Due to the holiday, Town Hall will be closed Friday, March 29, so the Assessor’s Office will accept in person challenges one day later, until 4 PM Monday, April 1. For any questions regarding the 2024 Assessment Equity Project, please contact GAR Associates at 1-866-910-1776 or visit https://townofamherst.prosgar.com.
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Posted on Mar 26, 2024 by the Assessor's Office.
Safety First: Recommendations for Upcoming Solar Eclipse Viewing
As excitement grows for the upcoming solar eclipse, the Town of Amherst is issuing recommendations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all residents and visitors. With the eclipse expected to bring a record number of tourists to the area, it is important to prioritize safety, adhere to park rules, plan ahead, and celebrate responsibly. See attached document for full press release.
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Posted on Mar 25, 2024 by the Emergency Services & Safety Department.
Senior Services April Newsletter
Join us this month for a Spring class or program.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 22, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.
Senior Center: Spring Summer Classes
Make summer count! Take a class.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 22, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.
Supervisor's March Message - As Town’s Value Increases, Reassessment Project Corrects Inequities
In his March 2024 message, Supervisor Brian Kulpa discusses the reassessment project. See his entire column in the link below.
Click to view documentPosted on Mar 15, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
2024 Amherst Garden Walk
Applications are now available for the 2024 Amherst Garden Walk that is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Please click the website link for an online application. Applications must be submitted no later than June 16, 2024.
Click for website linkPosted on Mar 08, 2024 by the Office of the Supervisor.
2024 Assessment Equity Project
Please visit the Town of Amherst Property Record Online System (PROS) website to review property assessment information, search for comparable sales of to file an informal review. For any questions regarding the 2024 Assessment Equity Project, please contact GAR Associates at 1-866-910-1776.
Click for website linkPosted on Mar 04, 2024 by the Department of Information Technology.
2024 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest
The Town of Amherst Arts & Culture in Public Places Board (ACPPB) is excited to announce the 2024 Painted Traffic Boxes Contest. This is our fifth year painting the Town of Amherst’s traffic boxes. All artists interested in making their mark in the Town of Amherst should apply! Wouldn’t it be great to have an intersection identified by your painted traffic box design? The theme for our contest is Amherst is Arts and Culture. The deadline for design submission is April 7, 2024. The ACPPB will select the six lucky submissions. Please click the links below for more information.
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Posted on Jan 20, 2024 by the Arts and Culture in Public Places Board.
2024 Senior Services Club List
Join a Club and surround yourself with people with the same interests.
Click to view documentPosted on Jan 09, 2024 by the Center for Senior Services.
Winter Parking Ban 11/1/23 - 4/1/24
The Town of Amherst has an overnight winter parking ban in place from November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024. Do not park vehicles on Town streets between the hours of 1 AM and 7 AM.
Posted on Nov 01, 2023 by the Office of the Supervisor.
Town Board Accepts Strategic Economic Development Plan
The Strategic Economic Development Plan (SEDP) is a highly detailed strategic organization and implementation plan to give the Economic Development office and the Industrial Development Agency the framework to succeed. See the entire report here.
Click to view documentPosted on Oct 31, 2023 by the Economic Development Department.
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance up to $50,000
The Town of Amherst has a new First-Time Homebuyer Program and is assisting homebuyers with up to $50,000 to purchase a home in Amherst. Please see the flyer for more information.
Click to view documentPosted on Sep 20, 2023 by the Planning Department.
Senior Center Club List
The Amherst Center for Senior Services has 40 member only clubs.
Click to view documentPosted on May 24, 2023 by the Center for Senior Services.
Street Light Conversion to LED
Starting the week of May 15, 2023, contractors will begin converting all street lights in the Town of Amherst to LED lighting. This project will take up to a full year to complete. Residents can call the Highway Department at (716) 631-7117 for more information.