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Extended Office Hours During Tax Season
City of Amherst income tax forms are prepared free of charge in the office at 480 Park Ave. MasterCard, Visa, and Discover payments can be made in person (service fee of 2.45% applies) or on the web (variable service fee) Regular office hours are: Monday through...
2020 Seasonal Pool Employment Applications Now Being Accepted
2020 Seasonal Pool Employment applications are being accepted for life-guarding and summer employment. Applicant must be 16 years or older as of June 5, 2020 in order to be considered. Applications are due no later than Friday February 28th, 2020. The completed...
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?
New Utilities Bill
Customers of Amherst Utilities will be receiving a new bill format beginning May, 2019. The new bills will arrive in an envelope with the text “New Amherst Utilities Bill” printed on the front.
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.”
Have you had your New Water Meter installed?
The City is in the process of updating all water meters being serviced by Amherst Utilities. If you have not had your water meter replaced yet, please call the Utilities office for assistance at (440) 988-4224.
Safety/Service Director Rescinds Electric Rates
The Press release from Mayor Mark Costilow: The City Administration has decided to rescind the 2018 electric rate increase immediately, and credit all the City’s electric customers any increased charges resulting from the 2018 electric rate proclamation.
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...