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2020 Leaf Pickup Schedule and Guidlines
Leaf Pickup Guidelines The City of Amherst’s 2020 fall leaf collection will begin on Monday, November 2nd. Leaves should be raked to the tree lawn BEFORE the FIRST DAY of the week of your scheduled pickup. Have them to the curb by Monday morning at 7am. Please do NOT...
New Online and Paperless Billing Available for Utility Bills
More Convenient Payment Options The City of Amherst has launched a new online billing and payment solution, offering more ways to view and pay your utilities bill, plus the addition of 24/7 phone payments and pay by text. Residents can receive and view bills...
DO NOT FLUSH or DRAIN ADVISORY
DO NOT FLUSH or DRAIN ADVISORY – COOKING GREASE and OILS, WIPES, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS CLOG SEWER LINES…
Building Department Availability Notice
DUE TO CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19, THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WILL NOT BE CONDUCTING ANY IN-PERSON BUSINESS AT OUR OFFICE BEGINNING MARCH 20, 2020 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. BUILDING DEPARTMENT AVAILABILITY:
Income Tax Office Update
Due to current public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Income Tax office will not be open to the public. Completed returns, tax documents, payments and extension requests may be dropped off in the new drop off slot located in the north window on the front of...
Additional Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
List of other accessible resources to help answer questions during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic including state and federal websites.
Amherst Mayor Mark Costilow March 17, 2020 Press Release
Read the press release from City of Amherst’s Mayor Mark Costilow outlining the city’s plans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Notice from Council President Wasilk
Special notice from Council President Wasilk regarding 3/23/20 meetings and any other meetings that may be necessary for Amherst City Council.
Recycle Right
What’s acceptable and what’s not? Flattened cardboard, newspaper, magazines, office paper and common mail can be recycled as long as they aren’t contaminated by food, liquid or waste. What about plastic and metals cans?
Mayor’s 2019 State of the City Address
Mayor Mark Costilow delivered the 2019 State of the City Address at City Council on February 25, 2019: “The state of our City continues to be strong.”
Notice: Credit Card Service Fee
Due to increasing costs, the Treasurer's office has contracted with a third-party processor to continue providing face-to-face credit card transactions. This new service will allow the City to accept credit cards in the Utilities Department, the Building Department as...