Amherst Arbor Spotlight: American Beech
by The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee This is the ninth in a series of...
New UMass Amherst Poll Finds Trump’s Approval Down to 32%
Over Two-Thirds of Americans Disapprove of President’s Handling of Iran War. Four in Five Say...
Updated: Leaks at Middle School Persist Following Costly Roof Replacement
School Superintendent Dr, E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi) informed Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) and...
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Classes at ARMS, Chestnut Street Academy, and for all Kindergarteners Begin Monday, Aug. 31
Air Quality at ARMS Raterd as Good”. Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools Students attending the...
New Traffic Plan for the Opening of Amethyst Brook Elementary School
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools The new Amethyst Brook Elementary School will open on Wednesday,...
Traffic Advisory for UMass Student Move-in Next Week
UMass Amherst Fall 2026 assisted move-in takes place from Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept....
Gov Healey Announces New Guidance for Keeping ICE out of Schools
Source: mass.gov The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released new model policies, procedures, and guidance to help K-12 schools...
Developer Sues Amherst and ZBA for Decision to Not Allow Oversized ADU
Attorney Michael Pill filed a case in land court on August 25, charging that the...
Concerns Raised About Size and Design of Proposed ADUs on Lincoln Avenue
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, August 24, 2026 By Maura...
10 More Affordable Units Added to East Street School Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust By Maura Keene This...
Amherst Will Light Town Hall Purple in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by illuminating Town Hall with purple lights from Friday, August 28 through next...