JULY 2020
HOLIDAYS
July Fourth 2020... Virtually
AMHERST – This year's celebration has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Whether you choose to stay home this year, take a drive through the Village or beyond, take a moment to reflect on the meaning – celebrate July Fourth your way, this the 244th Birthday of Our Independence. WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR! ...
RECENT UPDATES
The Amherst Citizen created this video of a young Amherst student reciting the Declaration of Independence
The Amherst Citizen is sharing the Amherst Board of Selectman meeting held June 29, 2020.
Superintendent of Schools, SAU#39 Adam Steel joins Task Force members to discuss school reopening.
ALERT!!!
Baboosic Town Beach Remains Closed as of July 1st. Swimming is not Recommended ...
CHARITY
Amherst's Bridge of Flowers
AMHERST – The Amherst Lions Club is selling engraved painted flowers to help beautify the bridge and raise funds for charity ...
ORGANIZATIONS
Regional Gardening Guide
AMHERST – In celebration of the Amherst Garden Club's 50th anniversary, this invaluable "Regional Gardening Throughout the Year" has no expiration date ...
COMMENT
ASB Returns Portion of Unreserved Funds
AMHERST – The Amherst School Board has demonstrated restraint and good fiscal management, by returning $1 million to taxpayers reducing the tax rate ...
PEOPLE
Sally Long Retires from Police Dept.
AMHERST – After 38 years of service to the town of Amherst, and recognized by students as the school crossing guard in the village Sally Long is retiring this year. ...
EVENTS
Old Home Day 2020 is Cancelled
AMHERST – Historical Society of Amherst has cancelled this year's celebration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They do hope to hold the Community Dinner ...