Amherst Today.com, Amherst, NH, USA

Local information that matters

Welcome to Amherst Today a new information source for the citizens of Amherst.

Our goal is to provide the information that matters to the citizens so that they can make informed choices at the polls and stay current on local events and issues affecting the town, the schools and the community. Our editorial mission will be to provide unbiased coverage of the issues by presenting multiple perspectives in a concise format.

Like the versatile Swiss Army Knife, Amherst today is meant to be a tool that serves multiple functions. Here is what you will find on Amherst Today:

Home- View short abstracts of the latest information with links to the full-length versions

Education- what are the issues facing the town and a round up of news on state and national trends?

Government- Not politics but government. How are decisions made, who makes them and how can you join the discussion? This section includes links and contact information for the town officials.

Useful links- links to the different town services, the schools, the rec department and local organizations.

The 673 – Before you hit the box stores or the Internet check out our list of the local business that may just have what you want. Think local first and help support the unique businesses that help make this a vibrant community.

Community Calendar
Want to know:
When the transfer station is open?
What is happening at the Library?
When is the next school board, Planning Board, Selectman’s meeting?

All this information and more is available via a simple drop down menu. Look for the red Event Guide at the top of every page. You can easily add an event to your own calendar.

To list your event, send the relevant information to andy@amhersttoday.com

Sports- Local sports news written by local students Including highlights and box scores from the high school and the leagues

The information on Amherst Today will provide links to additional sources so you can view additional data, see full reports, read a candidate’s platform.

More sections are coming soon with fun and useful information so check back frequently.

Amherst Today.com Local information that matters and no corporate overlord.