What’s Happening in Amherst?
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Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town’s ADU Bylaw?
A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least...
The Hive Collective Brings a Multifunctional Arts Hub to 49 Boltwood Walk
Grand Opening May 29, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Source: Amherst Business Improvement...
New Appointments to Elementary School Building Committee and Recreation Commission
The following appointments were nominated by Town Manager Paul Bockelman in a memo to the...
Photo of the Week: Fiddlehead Season
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents a new picture each week by a local photographer....
Town of Amherst Accepting Nominations for Youth Hero Awards
Submit Nominations Online by May 26 Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission (HRC) is accepting nominations...
Trustees of Reservations and Kestrel Land Trust Offer a Shared Vision for Conservation, Community, Agriculture, and Education at Hampshire College
Source: The Trustees of Reservations The Trustees of Reservations and Kestrel Land Trust, a statewide...
Historical Commission Imposes Demolition Delay on Phillips Street Porches
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, May 12, 2026 This meeting was...
Elementary School Building Project on Budget and on Schedule
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, May 15, 2026 The Elementary...
Opinion: DPW Building Committee Needs to Change How It Conducts Its Business
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I drove to downtown Amherst in the middle of the...
Jones Library Prepares for Fundraising Changing of the Guard
Plans are underway to reconstitute the Joint Friends of the Jones Library-Board of Trustees Development...
Cherry Hill Hopes to Expand Opportunities for Cross-Country Skiing
Report of the Meeting of the Cherry Hill Working Group, May 11, 2026 This meeting...