Issues
Stay up to date on ongoing town issues. We aggregate key information and resident opinions so you can participate in local decisions with confidence.
Events
Discover what is happening around town, from official government meetings to family-friendly activities. Browse the schedule or submit your own gathering to our open calendar to help spread the word.
News
Stay informed with updates and stories contributed directly by the people of Amherst. This is an open platform where anyone can publish information to keep the town engaged.
Community
Connect with local organizations, town committees, and your neighbors in a space dedicated to Amherst life. This is a shared hub for residents to exchange resources, discuss town business, and strengthen our local bonds.
About Us
Amherst Info is a resident-led resource designed to connect the community of Amherst, New Hampshire, with clear, factual information.
Our goal is to simplify local engagement by gathering details on town issues, projects, and events in one accessible location and explaining them in plain language. We aim to complement official Town and SAU resources by making information easier to find and understand.
Please Note: Amherst Info is an independent platform and is not affiliated with the Town of Amherst, SAU 39, or any public body. While we share information in good faith, official decisions and schedules should always be confirmed through town authorities. Views expressed in articles belong to the individual authors.
For official resources and communication please visit https://www.amherstnh.gov/ or https://www.sau39.org/
How to Use This Site
Start with the overview for the issue you care about.
Each issue will have a simple overview page that explains what it is, why it matters, and where things stand.
Read the explainer articles.
These are blog-like posts written in plain language that unpack topics such as why a project is needed, what options exist, how costs work, and how state rules (like school building standards) fit in.
Look at the source documents.
The documents & reports pages collect the underlying studies, presentations, and official materials in one place, so you can read the details if you want to go deeper.
Check meetings & decisions.
The meetings pages summarize when an issue is being discussed, what decisions have been made, and how to participate.
Stay up to date through news & updates.
Short updates can be posted over time to share key developments, reminders about hearings or votes, and links to new explainers or documents.
Voters Guide
To help you navigate local elections, we will publish a detailed voters guide featuring candidates and warrant articles for every town board and position. Our goal is to bring clarity to the ballot so you can make confident decisions for our community.
Issues
Over time, this site may cover a range of local topics. Right now, the primary focus is on school
facilities planning, especially the Wilkins School Project. Over the next few days, pieces will be added, including opinion pieces, historical documents, issue explainers, and summaries of key decisions, all organized to help residents understand the context behind local discussions.
