Amherst Office of Community Development

10/06/2026

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION TONIGHT!
Town-Owned Property at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I
The Town of Amherst will hold a public information and input session regarding the future use of the Town-owned property located at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I, identified as Map 16, Lot 21.
The session will be held:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Barbara Landry Meeting Room Amherst Town Hall 2 Main Street, Amherst, NH
The property consists of approximately 0.89 acres and is located in the Residential Zone with the Historic District Overlay. The property is currently undergoing environmental testing required prior to demolition of the existing dwelling.
The purpose of this session is to provide residents, particularly nearby property owners and abutters, with an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding the future use of the property. The Town is interested in hearing from the community before moving forward with future planning for the site.
Residents and abutters are encouraged to attend and provide input regarding potential uses of the property and any considerations they believe the Town should take into account.
For additional information, please contact the Town of Amherst Community Development Department.
Kristy Jobin
Director of Community Development
603-673-6041 Ext. 204
[email protected]

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Town-Owned Property at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I
The Town of Amherst will hold a public information and input session regarding the future use of the Town-owned property located at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I, identified as Map 16, Lot 21.
The session will be held:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Barbara Landry Meeting Room Amherst Town Hall 2 Main Street, Amherst, NH
The property consists of approximately 0.89 acres and is located in the Residential Zone with the Historic District Overlay. The property is currently undergoing environmental testing required prior to demolition of the existing dwelling.
The purpose of this session is to provide residents, particularly nearby property owners and abutters, with an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding the future use of the property. The Town is interested in hearing from the community before moving forward with future planning for the site.
Residents and abutters are encouraged to attend and provide input regarding potential uses of the property and any considerations they believe the Town should take into account.
For additional information, please contact the Town of Amherst Community Development Department.
Kristy Jobin
Director of Community Development
603-673-6041 Ext. 204
[email protected]

10/03/2026

09/18/2026

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION
Town-Owned Property at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I
The Town of Amherst will hold a public information and input session regarding the future use of the Town-owned property located at 7 Thornton Ferry Road I, identified as Map 16, Lot 21.
The session will be held:
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Barbara Landry Meeting Room Amherst Town Hall 2 Main Street, Amherst, NH
The property consists of approximately 0.89 acres and is located in the Residential Zone with the Historic District Overlay. The property is currently undergoing environmental testing required prior to demolition of the existing dwelling.
The purpose of this session is to provide residents, particularly nearby property owners and abutters, with an opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding the future use of the property. The Town is interested in hearing from the community before moving forward with future planning for the site.
Residents and abutters are encouraged to attend and provide input regarding potential uses of the property and any considerations they believe the Town should take into account.
For additional information, please contact the Town of Amherst Community Development Department.
Kristy Jobin
Director of Community Development
603-673-6041 Ext. 204
[email protected]

09/15/2026

A huge thank you to the amazing local businesses that helped make our Employee Appreciation BBQ extra special by generously donating gift certificates for our raffle! We truly appreciate your support of our employees and our community.

Thank you to Lowe’s, PastAmore, Patio Barn, Moulton’s Kitchen & Market, Amherst Garden Center & Farm to Market, Napoli’s Pizza, Walmart, and Trattoria Villaggio for your generosity and community spirit. We are very grateful to have such wonderful local businesses supporting our team! ❤️

07/02/2026

Amherst Cooling Center - Available Now to the End of the Weekend

With high temperatures expected, the Town, in partnership with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), will make the Amherst Fire & EMS Central Station Training Room available as a Cooling Center through the end of the weekend.

If you or someone you know needs a cool place to escape the heat, please contact Amherst Communications at 603-673-4900.

☎️ How it works:

Call Amherst Communications at 603-673-4900.
Communications will notify CERT.
A CERT volunteer will respond and open the Cooling Center for you.

Please Note: The Cooling Center is available by request only and will not have regularly scheduled open hours.

Please check in on neighbors, family members, and friends especially older adults, young children, and those who may be more vulnerable to the heat. Stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.

Stay safe and stay cool!

06/03/2026

Continuance Requested for Tonight's (6/3) Planning Board Meeting:

MIGRELA and GAM Realty Trusts (Carlson Manor) have requested a continuance for tonight's Planning Board meeting. The date of the next hearing will be announced tonight. Keep an eye on our website for additional application updates

The Historic District Commission seeks a regular member and an alternate member. If you are interested in historic preservation and the character of the Town of Amherst's Historic District, please fill out the Volunteer Application and submit to Jennifer Stover at [email protected].

05/22/2026

⚠️ Scam Alert – Fraudulent Emails Pretending to Be the Town of Amherst ⚠️

The Town of Amherst has been made aware of scam emails being sent to residents and applicants pretending to be from the Town and requesting payment related to Planning Board matters.

Please be advised:
• The Town of Amherst will NEVER ask residents or applicants to wire money.
• Official Town staff email addresses will ALWAYS end in “.gov”.
• The fraudulent email currently being reported is:
[email protected]

If you receive an email requesting payment and are unsure if it is legitimate, please contact the Community Development Department before responding or sending any payment.

Contact Information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 603-673-6041 ext. 204

Staff is currently reaching out to active applicants to advise them of this scam.

Please share this notice with friends, neighbors, and anyone who may have applications pending with the Town.

05/18/2026

The Town of Amherst is currently seeking volunteers to serve on local land use boards and committees, including the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). We are in critical need of community members willing to step up and get involved.

The ZBA plays an important role in the Town by hearing requests related to variances, special exceptions, appeals of administrative decisions, and other zoning matters. Members help ensure that Amherst’s Zoning Ordinance is applied fairly while balancing the rights of property owners and the interests of the community. The Board serves in a quasi-judicial capacity and reviews applications during public hearings.

Serving on a board is a great way to become more involved in your community and help shape Amherst’s future. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to learn, participate, and serve the Town.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Application on the Town website: https://www.amherstnh.gov/zoning-board-adjustment

For more information about the Zoning Board of Adjustment, please visit:
https://www.amherstnh.gov/zoning-board-adjustment

We truly appreciate everyone willing to volunteer their time and expertise to support the Town of Amherst.

03/17/2026

‼️ZONING BOARD MEETING CANCELLED‼️

Tonight's (3/17) Zoning Board meeting has been cancelled. The items on the agenda have been moved to the April 21, 2026, meeting. Please call 603-673-6041 ext. 215 with any questions.