Town of Amherst NH

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

07/16/2026

The Town of Amherst is an Equal Opportunity Employer Town Treasurer, Appointed (Finance Department) A Treasurer for a New Hampshire municipality serves as the custodian of the town's funds, ensuring that public money is safeguarded, accurately accounted for, and disbursed only as authorized.

07/13/2026

The Town of Amherst is seeking a Deputy Town Clerk, as LaVern is retiring!
To learn more about this Full-Time position, please visit the Employee Opportunities page on the Town website. **Must be a Town of Amherst resident to apply, per State law RSA 41:18**

The Town of Amherst is an Equal Opportunity Employer Town Treasurer, Appointed (Finance Department) A Treasurer for a New Hampshire municipality serves as the custodian of the town's funds, ensuring that public money is safeguarded, accurately accounted for, and disbursed only as authorized.

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

07/01/2026

Cooling Center Available During The Amherst Fireworks Event

With high temperatures expected tomorrow, a cooling center will be open from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Souhegan High School Auditorium for anyone attending the July 2nd fireworks display.

This cooling center is made possible through a partnership between the Amherst Recreation Department, Amherst Fire and EMS, SAU 39, and the Souhegan CERT Team.

Stay hydrated, check in on family and neighbors, and we’ll see you tomorrow night! 🎆

Town of Amherst NH

07/01/2026

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!