Amherst Police Department - VA

10/08/2026

Chief Watts can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you all! 👻

10/05/2026

🎁 The Amherst Police Department is excited to announce our 9th Annual Toy Drive! 🎁
Join us in spreading holiday cheer, the toy drive kicks off October 1, 2026 and runs through December 18, 2026.
Your donations make a big difference for local families! Stay tuned for more drop-off locations. The current drop off locations are the Amherst Police Department at 127 W Court St and the Amherst Town Hall at 174 S Main St 💙🚓🎄

09/04/2026

08/14/2026

Come celebrate Halloween with us! It’s sure to be a good time! 👻

08/10/2026

🍎🎒✏️While students across our community are getting ready to head back to the classroom, our very own Police Captain is doing the same! He’s headed to Command College to continue learning, growing, and strengthening his leadership skills. ✏️🎒🍎

07/20/2026

💧 PLEASE HELP US CONSERVE WATER 💧

The Town of Amherst is asking all water customers to voluntarily conserve water until drought conditions improve. Our water quality remains excellent, there is no risk of service interruptions, and the system is operating normally.

Due to an extended period of low rainfall, the Town's water source, the Buffalo River is running lower than normal. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the agency that
regulates water withdrawals in the state, requires that the Town use no more than 25% of the daily flow in the Buffalo. As river flows continue to decline, every gallon withdrawn has a greater impact on fish, wildlife, and the overall health of the river. Remaining within our DEQ permit limit helps protect this important natural resource while avoiding unnecessary compliance costs for our customers.

Voluntary measures now can help us all prevent mandatory ones later.

Here are a few easy ways to help:
💦 Limit outdoor watering to the lowest amount possible, and during times of cooler temperatures limit evaporation (between 10 pm and 7 am)
🚰 Fix leaking faucets and running toilets (they use more water than you think!)
🚿Consider water saving devices such as faucets, shower heads and toilets.
🪥 Turn off your faucets when you are not actively using water. Things like turning the faucet off while you brush your teeth or soap up in a shower can save a lot!
🧹 Sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of using a hose
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Most of all, just try to think before you use water and encourage members of your household to do so as well. If we can all save a little, it adds up and allows us to meet our needs longer without having to impose rules on everyone.

For additional conservation tips, visit:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/office-of-drinking-water/water-conservation-tips/

We're doing our part, too. Town staff are working with the Garden Club to use non-potable water from our treatment process to water flowers and landscaping throughout Town. It may not save a large amount of water, but every gallon counts. We're committed to keeping Amherst beautiful while conserving water alongside our residents and businesses.

Thank you for your help and call us at Town Hall if you have any questions. 434-946-7885.

06/09/2026

Come give blood, your donation can save lives!
📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Madison Heights Library

04/24/2026

This event has unfortunately been cancelled.

Trying to get this rolling 100 percent is going towards Sherrifs dept their project life line and project life saver . Anyone available to help out please stop by or give us a call 5089514111 thank you. Let’s help out the local communities .

03/31/2026

🎇Come celebrate Independence Day with us! 🎆

03/27/2026

Come join us for a Bow Shoot! April 25th from 2-6pm. Genesis bows will be provided for use. $25 per team.

Trying to get this rolling 100 percent is going towards Sherrifs dept their project life line and project life saver . Anyone available to help out please stop by or give us a call 5089514111 thank you. Let’s help out the local communities .