Welcome to Amherst Township
7530 Oberlin Road
Elyria, OH 44035
Trustee Meetings
Open to the Public on the 2nd and 4th Tues each month at 7:00 PM
JOB OPENING
Seeking qualified candidates for part time office staff (20 hrs per week). Candidates MUST posses the following skills:
1. Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups.
2. Ability to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze information, and recommend courses of action to be taken.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
4. PC experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office Products.
5. Ability to meet specific deadlines with little to no oversight.
6. Ability to problem solve.
7. Ability to work independently and be a self learner.
8. Minimum of a HS education, higher education preferred.
9. Previous office experience a must.
If interested please submit your resume to Amherst Twp. 7530 Oberlin Rd., Elyria, Ohio 44035 or email to amhersttwp@gmail.com
Lorain County Stormwater Management District - Annual Ditch Inspections:
For questions and FAQ's, contact Lyn Ickes, Outreach & Maintenance Manager, by email at lickes@loraincounty.us
T-FIBER / LUMOS INSTALLATION
T-Fiber / Lumos has started installing a 100% fiber-optic network in Amherst Township.
Here’s what you should know:
- Work will take place in the public right-of-way (usually 30-ft from the roadway centerline) on weekdays during township-approved work hours, with minimal impacts on nights and weekends.
- Prior to installation, underground utilities will be identified and marked with temporary paint or colored flags. (See the "OUPS Information" section under "DEPTS" on this website.)
- All work areas will be restored when installation is complete.
For construction questions or concerns, please contact T-Fiber Construction Support at: 800-905-9017.
township notices
♦ Next Amherst Township "DUMPSTER DAYS": October 22, 23, 24 of 2026
For Amherst Township residents only. ID may be required.
Amherst Township Complex located at 7530 Oberlin Road (WEST side of Oberlin Rd).
Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 22 - Thursday
October 23 - Friday
October 24 - Saturday
Please note: NO FREON!
NO PROPANE TANKS!
**NO TIRES!
**NO HAZARD WASTE!
**These items may be taken to the L.C. Collection Center & Tire Sites if acceptable.
For the list of their acceptable and prohibited items visit:
https://loraincountyohio.gov/184/Lorain-County-Collection-Center
♦ Door-to-Door Solicitors
-"Transient Vendors" are required to register with Amherst Township prior to going Door-to-Door in the township. Vendors can solicit Monday - Saturday between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:30 pm. Please feel free to ask to see a Vendor's permit. If you would prefer not to be visited, please consider putting up a "No Solicitors" sign.
For more information, go to "Resolutions" on the drop-down menu and scroll down to resolution #9:
"9 - Regulation and Registration of Transient Vendors".
The following Transient Vendor is currently registered with Amherst Township:
> Franciscus Roofing – Representative Charles Bruce - Valid through September 12, 2026
> IGS Energy invalid!!! **THIS PERMIT HAS BEEN REVOKED due to this company's representative falsely claiming that Amherst Township is making residents sign up with them. This is true "FAKE NEWS"!!! Amherst Township does not endorse any 3rd party provider for their gas or electric!!! Please contact Township Administrator, Lynda Ashley, ASAP at 440-988-5894 if you recently signed up with IGS due to this salesperson.
CALENDAR
01/27
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