Town of Amherst NH

10/03/2026

REMINDER - Communications Tower Public Stakeholder Meeting
American Tower Corporation invites residents, abutters, and community members to learn about the proposed 180-foot monopole communications tower on Town-owned property at the Fire and EMS and Police stations.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
🕑 2:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Amherst Fire and EMS Meeting Room, 177 Amherst Street

This is an opportunity for residents, abutters, and all community members to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share their input.

09/24/2026

Communications Tower Public Stakeholder Meeting

American Tower Corporation invites residents, abutters, and community members to learn about the proposed 180-foot monopole communications tower on Town-owned property at the Fire and EMS and Police stations.

📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
🕑 2:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Amherst Fire and EMS Meeting Room, 177 Amherst Street

This is an opportunity for residents, abutters, and all community members to learn more, ask questions, and share their input.

09/03/2026

Voices of Amherst Project – We Need Your Help!

As we put the finishing touches on the Voices of Amherst project, we’re looking for short video clips that capture the spirit and traditions of our community. If you have horizontal MP4 videos from any Amherst events—such as sports games, the 4th of July parade and related activities, Doors on the Green, Trunk or Treat, graduation, the holiday tree lighting, Goldens on the Green, or other town-centered gatherings—we’d love to include them.
Please send your video clips to [email protected].

Thank you for helping us showcase what makes Amherst so special!

08/25/2026

Amherst Old Home Day. Come join the fun and festivities!

08/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 7, 2026
Location: Amherst, NH
Contact: Town of Amherst – Board of Selectmen | Town Hall, 2 Main St, Amherst, NH 03031
Town of Amherst Board of Selectmen to Vote Monday, August 10 on Proposed $1.7 Million Settlement Agreement Resolving Historical PFAS Litigation
AMHERST, NH — The Town of Amherst Board of Selectmen will vote at its upcoming meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, to consider and approve the terms and conditions of a proposed Settlement Agreement. The agreement resolves litigation brought by fifteen local residents regarding alleged PFAS contamination of private well water associated with the Town’s historic use of aqueous film-forming firefighting foam (AFFF).
If approved, the Board action will also authorize the Chair, or the Chair’s designee, to execute the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the Town, subject to Court approval. The pending claims brought against the Town included allegations of personal injury and diminished property value.
Following the initial discovery of PFAS contamination affecting private wells in the area, the Town took prompt proactive measures to connect the affected properties to the Pennichuck water system, successfully restoring a safe and reliable drinking water supply to the residents.
The proposed settlement provides for a total payment of $1.7 million. Under the agreed terms, $500,000 will be due within 30 days of final Court approval, with the remaining $1.2 million balance payable within 30 days following the March 2027 Town Meeting.
To mitigate the immediate financial impact on local taxpayers, the Board intends to recommend financing the settlement through a multi-year bond. Should the bond option fail to pass, the funding would be appropriated through the Town’s standard budget process in full accordance with applicable state law.
“After thorough evaluation alongside legal counsel, the Board carefully weighed the legal risks, anticipated costs, and long-term financial exposure of continued litigation. Approving this settlement allows us to avoid the uncertainty, expense, and time of prolonged legal proceedings, while providing a clear, responsible, and defined path forward for both the affected families and our entire community.”
— Danielle Pray, Chair of the Board of Selectmen

Approval of the Settlement Agreement will mark the full resolution of the pending litigation and bring closure to the matter for the Town of Amherst.

08/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Amherst Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session in the Town Clerk’s Office on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 6 pm to 7 pm – New voter registrations accepted at this session.
The State Primary Election Day is on Sept. 8, 2026. If you are currently registered please be advised that June 2nd was the last time you could change your party before the State Primary in September. Voters who register subsequent to this date may declare a party when they register.
NEW VOTERS are always welcome to register during business hours at the Town Hall up until 10 days prior to Election Day or at the polls on Election Day.
Please address any questions about voter registration and absentee ballots to the Town Clerk by calling 673-6041, Ext. 203. If you’re unsure of your current voter registration status, you may review the checklist posted at the Town Hall or go online to

07/08/2026

Patriotic Display Contest - Honorable Mention

07/06/2026

Patriotic Pride Contest - "The Results"

The Town of Amherst would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Patriotic Display Contest in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

This year we received 9 outstanding entries and our judges had the difficult task of selecting winners from an incredible collection of patriotic displays. The diversity, creativity, and community pride demonstrated by each participant made the judging process especially challenging.

Congratulations to our winners:

🏆 Most Patriotic
Tracey Veillette
📍 1 Pierce Lane

🏆 Most Creative
Kirby Hounsell
📍 16B Deerwood Drive

To all of our participants, thank you for helping showcase the pride, spirit, and patriotism that make Amherst such a special community. Your efforts helped make this year's celebration memorable for residents and visitors alike.

Red, White & Amherst! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

07/02/2026