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Utilities ACH Processing Error on March 11, 2019
On March 11, 2019, Amherst Utilities’ ACH Customers were impacted by a processing error by Northwest Bank. Northwest Bank has acknowledged the error and should have credited all accounts affected. If you have incurred overdraft fees from your financial institution, Northwest Bank will reimburse you for those fees.
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.”
2018 Income Tax Return Deadline
2018 City of Amherst income tax returns or requests for an extension are due on April 15, 2019. Returns can be prepared in the office, free of charge. Returns must be mailed or faxed to the tax office. We do not support electronic filing.
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...