Welcome to Amherst, New Hampshire

A beautiful rural-suburban community that artfully combines centuries of history with 21st century innovation, making it one of the best towns in America in which to live, raise a family, and grow a business.   

Public Hearing Notice-Community Development

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For additional information, please contact Ryan Polson at [email protected] 

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 Have you checked out our Vimeo Channel to view the recent Zoom meetings of our Town Boards, Commissions and Committees? Click: HERE TO VIEW

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Amherst Tree Lighting to be run by Amherst Recreation- Volunteers sought »

UPDATE: The Recreation Department will be taking over management of the Amherst Tree Lighting.

Announcing Cashless Policy at the Transfer Station, effective July 1, 2025 »

The Town of Amherst is implementing a cashless policy at the Transfer Station to enhance convenience, improve safety,...

Learn how to sign up for E-Alerts »

The Town of Amherst offers E-Alerts for Urgent Town Alerts (i.e. a road closure) or for Town...

What Town Hall business can be conducted online? »

Online PaymentsThe Town Clerk's Office provides online vehicle registration, dog licensing and vital...

Amherst Supervisors of the Checklist Public Session »

The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on 8/11/2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Town of Amherst, Vimeo Channel »

The Town now has a Vimeo channel called “Amherst NH Town Government.”  Recorded  meetings can be viewed  ***...

Upcoming Events

August 24, 2025 - 1:00pm
August 25, 2025 - 4:00pm
August 25, 2025 - 6:30pm
August 25, 2025 - 6:30pm
August 26, 2025 - 6:00pm