Town of Amherst, VA

06/11/2026

HELP NAME THE NEW TOWN PARK! Thank you to everyone who submitted park name suggestions!

Now it’s time to choose the final name that reflects the history, character, and spirit of Amherst and we want your help. Your input will help shape this new community space for generations to come.

Go to https://www.smartsurvey.com/t/GH55DO/ to view the proposed names and cast your vote.

Thank you for helping create a special place for our community to enjoy for years to come!

06/11/2026

UPDATE: DUE TO RECENT INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SECOND STREET REPAVING PROJECT IS SET TO BEGIN ON JUNE 8, 2026, AND COMPLETED BY JUNE 22, 2026. FOR THE COMPLETE UPDATED WORK SCHEDULE GO TO:https://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/NOTICE-OF-REPAVING-Second-Street-updated.pdf

06/11/2026

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST:
The Town of Amherst is seeking potential candidates for the full -time position of MAINTENANCE FOREMAN
For more information on this position and how to apply go to

06/05/2026

NOTICE: THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2026

THE JUNE 10, 2026, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CAN BE FOUND AT:https://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/TC-Agenda-260610.pdf

THE JUNE 10, 2026, MEETING PROCEDURES CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/Procedures-for-Town-Council-June-10-2026-meeting.pdf

Watch the meeting live on YouTube at 7:00 PM by using this link:
https://youtube.com/live/FwdoVT3ad3c?feature=share

06/01/2026

🌳 Help Shape the Future of Our Town Park! 🌳

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey, Town Park Planning – Community Survey #1: Help Us Shape the Vision.

Your feedback is important and will help guide the future of our park. Thank you for sharing your ideas and helping create a space our community can enjoy for years to come!

Please take the survey titled "Town Park Planning- Community Survey #1 - Help us shape the vision". Your feedback is important!

05/29/2026

05/12/2026

NOTICE: THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

THE MAY 12, 2026, TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA CAN BE FOUND AT:https://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/TC-Agenda-260512.pdf

THE MAY 12, 2026, MEETING PROCEDURES CAN BE FOUND AT:https://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/Procedures-for-Town-Council-May-12-2026-meeting.pdf

Watch the meeting live on YouTube at 7:00 PM by using this link:
https://youtube.com/live/9mAT9n6bqNA?feature=share

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05/07/2026

Keep sending us those names! Email your best ideas (or even your only semi-inspired ideas) to [email protected] 🤗

04/28/2026

NOTICE: Second Street repaving is scheduled to begin on May 15, 2026, with the project divided into two sections. FOR COMPLETE WORK SCHEDULE GO TOhttps://amherstva.gov/wp-content/uploads/general/NOTICE-REPAVING-SECOND-STREET.pdf

04/27/2026

Our first Yard Cleanup Day for the year is May 7th (the others are November and December). 🌷🌿

Please place items for pickup at the curb.

Don’t forget, it will also be bulk pickup day. Here’s your opportunity to embrace spring cleaning! 🌷🌿🧹🧽