Important information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) for the City including status of services, offices, buildings and press releases.
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VIDEO TOUR OF AMHERST
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Upcoming City Events
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Board Commission 6:00 pm Park Board Commission Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm The Park Board Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, please contact the Mayor’s Office for confirmation. | Civil Service 5:30 pm Civil Service @ Council Chambers at City Hall Aug 13 @ 5:30 pm The Civil Service meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there may not be a the Civil Service[...] | |||||
| Special Finance Committee Meeting* 6:50 pm Special Finance Committee Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall Aug 16 @ 6:50 pm *PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is[...] Special Council Meeting* 7:00 pm Special Council Meeting* @ Council Chambers at City Hall Aug 16 @ 7:00 pm *PLEASE NOTE: With to the lifting of certain COVID-19 restrictions, council and committee meetings are now available for in-person attendance. Persons wishing to participate and speak are permitted to attend but please note capacity is[...] | Design Review Board 5:45 pm Design Review Board @ Council Chambers at City Hall Aug 19 @ 5:45 pm Design Review Board meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, there is the possibility of a normally scheduled[...] | |||||
| Planning Commission 6:00 pm Planning Commission @ Council Chambers at City Hall Aug 25 @ 6:00 pm *** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, The Planning Commission meeting will be only available to watch via live streaming here on the website. Provisions will be made during the meeting for the[...] Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals @ Council Cambers at City Hall Aug 25 @ 6:30 pm *** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be only available to watch via live streaming here on the website. Provisions will be made during the meeting[...] | CIC Meeting (as needed) 8:00 am CIC Meeting (as needed) @ Main Street Amherst Community Center Aug 26 @ 8:00 am When needed, the CIC meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. While we do or best to ensure this calendar is kept up to date, and the CIC meetings are called only when needed, please[...] | |||||
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