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Public libraries serving Amherst, Massachusetts

[AmherstFire @AmherstFire1]

Please keep all of the utilities and appliance vents clear at your home. Blocked vents can cause buildup of Carbon Monoxide and other gases in the home.

[AmherstFire @AmherstFire1]

Please help us help you. Please clear snow from hydrants for you and your neighbors.

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

Join the Amherst Fire Department for their annual Open House on Saturday, October 11 from 10am to 2pm! Activities will include meeting firefighters, taking photos with Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear, checking out new equipment, and a live fire safety demonstration at 12 pm!

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🎉 Join us for CRESS Day on Sunday, September 21, from 12-4 PM at Mill River Recreation Area! Celebrate 3 years since the founding of this new Town department – Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS). Learn more: https://t.co/oZlh9sBUwl

[AmherstFire @AmherstFire1]

We are receiving calls about Smoke from Canadian Wildfires causing a smell of smoke, poor air quality, and a haze in and around our community. Please only use the 911 system when active fire or a column of smoke is visibly seen.

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

We are proud to announce the formation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC). We’re seeking Amherst residents to volunteer and serve on this important committee. Applications will be reviewed starting September 2. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/7P8CM3wEZv

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

Join us in congratulating Amber Martin on her appointment as the new Town Clerk for the Town of Amherst! Amber began working in the Town Clerk’s office as a Management Assistant in 2019 and was promoted to Assistant Town Clerk in 2021.

Learn more: https://t.co/gBdOvj2bJS

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

Real estate tax is due Friday, August 1, 2025. Payments can be made online through our payments portal, in-person at our Central Services Counter, via mail, or by dropping them off in our secure drop box outside of Town Hall. Learn more at: https://t.co/OE1LU23NSm

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🚗⚡Where should we add new on-street electric vehicle charging stations in Amherst? Take our survey by July 25 to share your thoughts! Survey: https://t.co/f6A7niMmcB

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🎇🇺🇸 Join us in Amherst for our annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Thursday, July 3rd at @UMassAmherst McGuirk Alumni Stadium South Lawn. Festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with the fireworks display starting at dark. View all the details: https://t.co/xYpBHPSyYr

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🚰 Check out Amherst's 2024 Water Quality Report! We’ve got the scoop on our water — where it comes from, what’s in it, and how it compares to safety standards. This report is a snapshot of all the testing done between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
https://t.co/hNSzxAXb62

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

☀️Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Wednesday, June 25. The Town of Amherst offers a variety of free ways to stay cool! Cooling centers are available, the spray pad is open, and the public pools are free to use during open swim.

Learn more: https://t.co/KLUFODQzgG

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🚧🎉 Join us next Monday, June 16 at 4pm for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of the Amherst-Pelham Regional High School Track & Field Renovation! All are welcome! Learn more and RSVP: https://t.co/0YBJGxK90z

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🏆💖 Only a few days left to submit a nomination! The Amherst Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Hero Awards. Nominations can be submitted online through Sunday, May 25. Learn more and submit nominations: https://t.co/IYEUzhzJbO

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

💚🎉 The wait is almost over! We're thrilled to unveil the UPDATED lineup for the Amherst Sustainability Festival! Join us this Saturday, May 10 from 10 am to 4 pm on the Amherst Town Common for a day of family fun, education and entertainment! Learn more: https://t.co/4vpraPkLZj

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🏆💖 Shine a light on Amherst's amazing young people! The Amherst Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Hero Awards. Nominations can be submitted online through Friday, May 23. Learn more and submit nominations: https://t.co/IYEUzhzJbO

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

⛈📢Due to the forecasted thunderstorms, the Amherst Sustainability Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 10. We plan to have all performances, vendors, and activities on this new date, but details are still being finalized. Stay tuned! Thank you for your understanding.

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

🌟💚 Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Amherst Sustainability Festival! Join us on Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 4 pm on the Amherst Town Common for a day of family fun, education and entertainment! Learn more at: https://t.co/4vpraPkLZj

[Town of Amherst, MA @TownOfAmherst]

Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Join a town board, committee, or commission! This is your chance to contribute, collaborate, and help shape the future of Amherst.
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴: https://t.co/uDf3dvpKyd