Town Explores Zoning Options for Hampshire College Campus
Consultants See Possibility for as Many as 2,400 New Housing Units The town of Amherst...
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Hampshire College Students Express Concern for Preserving Cultural Center
Report on the Meeting of the Historical Commission, July 21, 2026 This meeting was held...
Parking Commission to Seek Fix for Kendrick Park Parking Shortage
Report on the Meeting of the Transportation and Parking Commission, July 15, 2026 This meeting...
Swimming Now Allowed at Puffer’s Pond
Swimming is now allowed at Puffer’s Pond. The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s...
Public Art Commission Invites Design Proposals for Electrify Amherst 2026
Source: Amherst Public Art Commission The Amherst Public Art Commission, in partnership with the Business...
Town Manager Report for July 10, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Amherst Protests Recent ICE Killings
About 150 people gathered at Sweetser Park in Amherst on Thursday afternoon, July 16, to...
CSSJC Continues to Seek Answers From Town Manager on Social Justice Initiatives
Report on the meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, July 15, 2026...
Air Quality and Cyclosporiasis Warnings in Latest Health Department Update
Source: Amherst Department of Health The Amherst Department of Health issued the following alerts on...
Swimming Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond
Source: amherstma.gov Swimming is not recommended at Puffer’s Pond due to high levels of E....
Amherst Ranked High Risk for Tick-Borne Disease
Amherst has been ranked as a high risk town for tick-borne disease by TickZone, an...
Update About the Town’s Hampshire College Campus Zoning Study
Important Clarifications, New Project Website, and Upcoming Information Session Source: amherstma.gov Following Hampshire College’s announcement that it...