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.
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Public Hearing Notices - Community Development
Supervisors of the Checklist Public Notice
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Amherst Community Power Program
Please visit the Amherst Community Power webpage (click the link) for information about the program, including current rates and instructions on how to enroll and opt out.
For additional information, please contact Priority Power Managementt, LLC at [email protected] or call the information line at (781) 587-3985.
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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
Town Offices Closed September 7, 2026 - Labor Day »
All Town Offices will be closed on Monday September 7th, 2026 in honor of Labor Day.
Ballot Testing- September 1, 9am »
Ballot Testing for the September 8 Primary Election will be conducted at Town Hall on Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00 AM...
Updated Community Development and Fire Department Fee Schedules »
The Amherst Board of Selectmen adopted updated Community Development and Fire Department fee schedules on August 10,...
Press Release, August 7, 2026: PFAS Litigation Settlement »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: August 7, 2026
Location: Amherst, NH...
Sample Ballots for September Primary now available »
Please see the Town Clerk's page for the Democratic and republic...
Supervisors of the Checklist: Voter Registration Session 8/12 »
The Amherst Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session in the Town Clerk’s Office on ...






