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Press Releases 2024
Press Release: 1st Choice Motors Awarded A+ Improvement Award
Press Release: Registrar’s Office in Search of Election Poll Workers
Press Release: Work Underway on New Park in Madison Heights
Press Release: Route 29 Business Beautification Continues with Removal of Vacant Motels
Press Release: Recreation and Parks Hires New Recreation Specialist
Press Release: Route 29 Business Corridor 2023 Review
Press Release: Board Accepts Conservation Easement
Press Release: 2024 Board, Committee, and Commission Appointees
Press Releases 2023
Amherst County Designated Drought Area by United States Department of Agriculture
Salon Twenty-One Awarded A+ Improvement Award
Improvements Made to Coolwell Park
Code Red Health Alert Issued for Amherst County Due to Matt’s Creek Fire
Route 29 Business Corridor Clean-Up Continues
Amherst County to Participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans
Dedication of the Earl Nicholson Bridge
Board Adopts Strategic Plan and 2023/2024 Action Plan
Board Amends Meals Tax Ordinance
Route 29 Corridor Liaison Starts Work
Route 29 Business Beautification Committee Receives Achievement Award
Sign Unveiled at Sara Lu Christian Trail
Dedication of the Sara Lu Christian Trail
Board Approves Additional Funding for High School Renovation Project
Lynchburg Road Extention Opens
County Expands Virginia Department of Housing and Community Grant
Amherst County Welcomes New Purchasing Manager Melissa Woodard
County Releases New Permit Application for Parades and Demonstrations
Amherst County Welcomes New Accounting Division Manager Dorisia Belford
County Plans to Break Ground on Fire Training Facility
Stacey McBride Promoted to Deputy County Administrator/Finance Director
Tyler Creasy Named New Director of Community Development
Purchasing Agent and Deputy County Administrator David Proffitt Retires
Amherst County Landfill Acquires New Compactor
Board Appoints Members to Amherst/Nelson Agriculture Working Committee
Public Works Prepares Mill Creek Lake for 2023 Season
County Launches Virtual Citizens Academy
Amherst County Celebrates Building Safety Month
Motor World Awarded A+ Improvement Award
Jeremy Bryant Named County Administrator
Route 29 Business Beautification Launches A+ Improvement Award
Two Large Fires Impact Amherst County
PSA: Coalition for a Cleaner County Public Meeting April 24, 2023
Madison Heights Master Plan Open House
Board Approves Fire Training Facility
Renovations Completed on the Tye River Bridge
Coalition for a Cleaner County to Hold Public Meeting
Mobile Fine Arts Museum Comes to Amherst
Bulbs Along Route 29 Business Start to Bloom
Amherst and Nelson County Hold Joint Board Meeting
Board Names Trail at Riveredge Park After Former Recreation and Park Director
Trash and Litter Ordinance Reminders
2023 Board, Committee, and Commission Appointees
Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice-Chair
Press Releases 2022
December 20th Board of Supervisors Meeting Canceled
Board Presents Dean Rodgers With Commemorative Resolution
County Plants 2000 Tulip Bulbs Along Route 29 Business
Board Adopts Resolution to Promote the Virginia 250 Commission
Board Approves Changes to ARPA Spending Plan
Coolwell Convenience Center Close Early October 28 for Event.
Amherst County Welcome Bradley Beam as Director of Public Safety
Leah Weiss Returns to Madison Heights
Board of Supervisors Thanks, Samuel Bryant
Jeremy Bryant Named Interim County Administrator
Board Approves Purchase of New Bus for Recreation Department
Board Accepts Grant to fund School Resource Officers
Board Approves Changes to Permit Fee Structure
Sara Ernst at the Madison Heights Library
Fall Soccer Season Sponsored by Motor World
Regina Rice Joins Department of Recreation and Tourism as Special Events Coordinator
Route 29 Business Mini-Grant Program Expanded
Board Designates New Freedom of Information Act Officer
August Author Event at the Madison Heights Library
Celebrate Christmas in July with Local Author Jennifer Bee
Recreation and Parks Hires New Recreation Specialist
Amherst County Landfill Now Accepting Household Hazardous Waste
Board Adopts Revisions to Election Districts
Board Adds Civil Penalties to Inoperable, Abandoned, and Unattended Vehicle Ordinance
Board Makes Changes to Refuse and Weed Ordinance
Barry Watkins Joins County Staff as Building Inspector
Board Adds Civil Penalties to Inoperable, Abandoned, and Unattended Vehicle Ordinance
Board Adopts Revisions to Election Districts
Board Makes Changes to Refuse and Weed Ordinance
Public Work Preps Mill Creek Lake for 2022 Swimming Season
Board of Supervisors Adopts 2023 Budget
Buddy Jennings Joins County Staff as Building Inspector
Amherst County Joins International Code Council for the Celebration of Building Safety Month 2022
Randal Nixon Promoted to Director of Recreation, Tourism, and Cultural Development
Amherst County Public Schools Superintendent Announcement
Olde Town Madison Heights Spring Cleaning Days Continue
County Seeks Input for Madison Heights Master Plan
Amherst County to Celebrate National County Government Month
Board Takes Steps for a Cleaner County
Unveiling of CVTC Redevelopment Plan
Become a Friend of the Amherst County Public Library
Board Approves Cut in Vehicle's Assessed Values
County of Amherst, Virginia, Receives GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Spring Soccer Signups See Record Numbers, Coaches are Needed
Route 29 Business Mini-Grant Program Update
Board of Supervisors Adopts Resolution
2022 Board, Committee, and Commission Appointees
Board Approves 19.4 Million For High School Renovation Project
Board of Supervisors Finalizes Plan for ARPA Funds
2022 Board of Supervisors Officers and Schedule
Amherst County Welcomes New Building Inspector
Press Release: Amherst County Receives Grant to Fund Broadband Expansion
Press Release: Amherst Public Safety Captain Promotion
Press Release: Emergency Burn Ban in Place
Press Release: Riveredge Trail Extension Project
Press Release: Public Safety Conducts Advanced Practice Paramedic Training
Press Release: Community Sign Installed in Elon Village
Press Release: Board of Supervisors Congratulates VCOA Graduate
Press Release: Linda Warner Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization
Press Release: Kari Sprouse Joins County Staff as HR Generalist
Press Release: Replacement Trees Planted on Route 29 Business
Press Release: Randal Nixon Joins County Staff as Recreation Specialist
Press Release: Library Now Providing Internet Hotspots
Press Release: Board of Supervisors Votes on ARPA Funds
Press Release: Amherst County Sheriff’s Department Earns Accreditation
Press Release: Homecoming Celebration for Sherrie McLeRoy
Press Release: New Playground at Mill Creek lake
Press Release: Bell Donated to Amherst Welcome Center
Press Release: Supervisors Decide to Support Pari-Mutuel Referendum
Press Release: Summer Reading Program
Press Release: Personal Property Tax Relief Rate Set for 2021
Press Release: Board of Supervisor’s Lifts Local State of Emergency
Patio Homes & Townhomes Approved On South Coolwell Road
Press Release: Senior Socials Resume
Press Release: Library Board of Trustees Appoints New Library Director
Press Release: Director of Amherst County Public Libraries Retires
Press Release: Three Convenience Center Locations are Now Open Seven Days a Week.
Agriculture Committee Announces New Dates for County Fair
Press Release: Household Hazard Waste Day
Agriculture Committee Announces Dates of County Fair
Middle James River Vision Plan Outreach
Press Release: Food Truck Ordinance
Press Release: New Permit Tech
Household Waste Collection Day
Press Release: Chestnuts Planted Along the Blue Ridge Railway Trail
Press Release: Discussion of Equity Lesson Taught in Amherst County Public Schools
Press Release: Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Budget
Press Release: Board of Supervisors Adopts 2022 Budget
Coalition for a Cleaner County Celebrates First Anniversary
Live Streaming Board of Supervisors Meetings
Route 29 Business Beautification Survey
Getting Involved in Local Government
Changes to the Building Appeals Charter
Boxwood Farm Convenience Center
Press Release: Visit Coolwell Park
Press Release: Vaccination Updates April 7, 2021
Board Designates New Freedom of Information Act Officer
Route 29 Business Mini-Grant Program
Community Sign Installed in Lowesville
Annual Planning Commission Report
Amherst County Welcomes Patrick Nalley
Resolution Opposing Boat Landing Fees
Improvements to Coolwell Convenience Center
James River Heritage Trail Reopening
Vaccination Update for Amherst County (February 5th)
Board of Supervisors Sends Letter Addressing Gubernatorial Emergency Powers
Board of Supervisors Sends Letter Stating Opposition to House Bill No. 2054
Amherst County Recreation and Parks Director Retires
Improvements Continue at County Convenience Centers
2021 Board, Committee, and Commission Appointees
Amherst County Board of Supervisors Elects New Chair and Vice-Chair
Press Releases 2020
Amherst County Awards 65 Grants
Social Distancing Procedures for the December 15, 2020 Board of Supervisors Meeting
Improving and Expanding Recycling at Convenience Centers
Amherst County Awarded Grant for Broadband Expansion
The Board of Supervisors Passes Cigarette Tax Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors Passes Solar Ordinance
Planning Starts for Former CVTC Facilities
Board of Supervisors Planning Workshop
Route 29 Business Mini-Grant Program
Around the County in 60 Days Challenge
Board of Supervisors and Broadband Authority Board Joint Meeting
Out of County Trash Permits Now Available
Amherst Disaster Recovery Group Closes Last Case
Amherst County Service Authority Board
Making an Inspection Appointment
Amherst County Receives National Park Service Grant
Proposed Elon Cell Tower Fails
Board of Supervisors Amends Comprehensive Parking Ordinance
Trash Collection Services in Amherst County
New Fees Set for Emergency Response
County Changes Hours of Operation for Waste Convenience Centers
Property Rehabilitation Plan June Update
Amherst County Board Passes Curfew Ordinance for Use in Times of Emergency.
Updated Social Distancing Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings
Amherst County Government Offices Lift By Appointment Only Policy
Public Comments at the Board of Supervisor’s April 17 Public Hearing
Social Distancing Procedures for Board of Supervisors Meetings
Wi-Fi Available at Monroe Community Center
Coalition for a Cleaner County
Amherst County Library Wi-Fi Open to Public
Amherst County Board of Supervisors Declares State of Emergency
Amherst County Government Offices Open by Appointment Only
Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill
Broadband Access Grows with Turkey Mountain Tower
New Reuse Shed Opens at Pedlar Convenience Center
Business 29 Property Maintenance Follow-up
Amherst County Welcomes New Director of Public Works
Property Rehabilitation Plan Update
New Meeting Time for Amherst County Service Authority Board
Madison Heights Planning Effort
Board of Supervisors Budget Workshop
2020 Board, Committee, and Commission Appointees
Citizen and Contractor Community Development Portal Now Available
Changes to the Amherst County Board of Supervisors for 2020
Press Releases 2019
Phelps Road School Sale Finalized
Board of Supervisors Thanks Kenneth Campbell
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Holiday and Winter Fire Safety
Lowesville Tower Now Equipped with Broadband
Waste Collection Sites on U.S. 60 Now Closed
Route 29 Business Beautification Mini-Grant
New Waste Collection Site Opens
Amherst High School to Host College and Career Expo
County Agrees to Property Rehabilitation Plan
New Tanker Truck for Pedlar Volunteer Fire Department
Amherst County Welcomes New HR Specialist
Broadband Access Comes to More of Amherst County
High School Automotive Technology Program Achieves Certification.
County Receives Grant to Extend Riveredge Trail
Mill Creek Lake Opens for Swimming
The Board of Supervisors Thanks Esther Candari
Amherst County Will Observe Constitution Week
Broadband Access Grows with Buffalo Ridge Tower
Amherst County Welcomes New Public Information Officer
Banners Raised Alongside Route 29 Business Corridor
Amherst County Welcomes New Deputy Director of Public Safety
High Peak Tower First with Broadband Access
Amherst County Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Everbridge Resident Alerts
Second Street Farmers’ Market ready to kick off 7th season with new manager
Second Stage | Amherst earns Chamber of Commerce Non-profit of the Year Award
Amherst County Farmer's Market
Amherst County Awarded $127,000 through Virginia Telecommunication Initiative
First Annual Amherst Outdoor Expo
Glass No Longer Accepted at Amherst County Recycling Centers
Beautification of the Madison Heights Route 29 Business Corridor
Field Trip to Cabellsville – Home of Amherst County’s First Court House
Route 29 Business Beautification Public Meeting: April 4th, 2019
Business Friendly Initiative: Ordinance 2019-0001- Special Exception Code Changes
Business Friendliness Initiative: Ordnance 2018-0007 - Parking and Residential Density Amendments
VDOT’s Safety, SMART SCALE and State of Good Repair Funding Program
Amherst County's Realtor Luncheon
Central Virginia Fire Association Wins 2018 Governor Fire Service Award
Celebrating the Many Faces of Winton, Part II
Amherst County Service Authority Receives Seventh Consecutive Award
Celebrating the Many Faces of Winton, Part I
Amherst Watershed Coordinator Steps Down
Second Stage Presents Virginia's Museum of Fine Art's Artmobile
Amherst County Museum and Historical Society in VAM's Top 10
Board of Supervisors Welcomes New Chairman
FEMA Field Study May Enter Private Property
