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  • Town of Amherst Tax Sale - Tuesday, February 11, 2025

    Town of Amherst Tax Sale - Tuesday, February 11, 2025

    Information
    Published: 05 January 2025

    Public Notice is hereby given that lands and premises hereinafter described are liable to be sold for taxes due to the Town of Amherst as indicated in the sum set under the description of said lot

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  • Street Closure - New Year's Eve

    Street Closure - New Year's Eve

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    Published: 28 December 2024

    Church Street will be closed between Wellington Street and Townshend Avenue on December 31, starting at 3 p.m. Barricades will be in place and motorists are advised to plan an alternate route. The

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  • Town of Amherst Holiday Closures

    Town of Amherst Holiday Closures

    Information
    Published: 20 December 2024

    Happy Holidays

    Amherst Town Hall will close at noon on December 24 and will remain closed until January 2, 2025.

    The Amherst Stadium will close at noon on December 24, re-opening on December 27 -

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  • Winter Parking Regulations In Effect

    Winter Parking Regulations In Effect

    Information
    Published: 19 December 2024

    The public is advised that Winter Parking Regulations are in effect in the Town of Amherst from November 15th, 2024 until April 15th, 2025. 

    The Regulations state that: 

    No owner or driver or person

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  • New Resiliency Resource Available at Amherst Police Department

    New Resiliency Resource Available at Amherst Police Department

    Information
    Published: 18 December 2024

    The Amherst Police Department has just welcomed a new member into its ranks; their new volunteer chaplain, Evan Oxner – Lead Pastor at Amherst Wesleyan Church.

    According to the International Conference

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  • December 16, 2024 Amherst Town Council - Meeting Highlights

    December 16, 2024 Amherst Town Council - Meeting Highlights

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    Published: 17 December 2024

    During Monday night’s meeting of Amherst Town Council, a motion was passed approving funding for two initiatives, totalling $8,100 under the Community Support Grants Policy, Social Equity Fund. From

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