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AMHERST — Streetlights in Amherst, and how bright they make the town’s neighborhoods compared to those used in Northampton and Hadley, have been a source of concern for downtown resident Emily Boutilier.“They waste energy and harm the health of humans...

AMHERST — A town-contracted system that would provide all households pick up of compostable materials, including food scraps, pizza boxes and yard waste, ensuring that organic matter is diverted from landfills where its decomposition produces methane...

COVID-19 and Town Services update - The lobby is open for walk-in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask, unvaccinated people are asked to

AMHERST — Continued complaints from residents on a downtown street about difficulties in exiting their driveways, and congestion caused by those who take advantage of free year-round on-street parking, is prompting the Town Council to revisit possible...

COVID-19 and Town Services update: The lobby is open for walk-in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask, unvaccinated people are asked to mask up. Go to maine.gov/covid19/ for up-to-date information. Thank you for your consideration of all our citizens’ safety. The town is gathering input on the future of Norway and […]

AMHERST — With in-person activities returning and the pandemic possibly subsiding, Amherst senior citizens are renewing their calls to town officials to get more space for the Senior Center.“Now that COVID restrictions are lifted and the doors to the...

AMHERST — With in-person activities returning and the pandemic possibly subsiding, Amherst senior citizens are renewing their calls to town officials to get more space for the senior center.“Now that COVID restrictions are lifted and the doors to the...

AMHERST — Higher fees for parking permits in downtown Amherst are going into effect, including an adjustment that will make those with vehicles not registered in town pay significantly more for those stickers.The Town Council approved a series of fee...

AMHERST — The town won’t be closing a section of North Pleasant Street to vehicular traffic during summer weekends to create a downtown pedestrian area to potentially spur economic activity.Members of the Town Services and Outreach Committee recently...

AMHERST — Higher fees for parking permits in downtown Amherst are going into effect, including an adjustment that will make those with vehicles not registered in town pay significantly more for those stickers.The Town Council approved a series of fee...