Community Celebrates Third Anniversary of Town’s Civilian Responder Service
The scent of delicious grilled food and the sound of upbeat music enriched the atmosphere...
NEWS
Former UMass Associate Provost Heather Sharpes-Smith pays $10,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law
Source: Massachusetts State Ethics Commission Heather Sharpes-Smith, a former Associate Provost for Instructional Design and...
Amherst Awarded Grant for Fort River Watershed Improvements
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst, in partnership with Belchertown, Hadley, Pelham, and Shutesbury, has been...
Amherst Survival Center Appoints Carleen Basler as Interim Executive Director
Source: Amherst Survival Center The Amherst Survival Center (ASC) Board of Directors announced on September...
Bigger Than Sports Pickleball Tournament Draws 70 Contestants
The unique plink of pickleballs reverberated across the tennis courts at Mill River Recreation Area...
Town Manager Report for September 15, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Election Update: 35 Candidates Will Vie for 28 Positions in November Townwide Elections
The following candidates have submitted the required signatures (25 for district councilors and 50 for...
School Committee Grapples with Redistricting Challenges. Superintendent Names New Principals
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, September 16, 2025The meeting was held...
Finance Committee Criticizes MARS Report on Regional Schools. Raises Possibility of Tax Override for Roads.
By Maura and Art Keene This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. The...
Social Justice Committee: Why Can’t We Get a Meeting with the Town Council?
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, September 10, 2025....
With Reservations, Council Approves $650,000 for Wastewater Plant Study
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, September 15, 2025 This hybrid meeting...
Interest High in Amherst Community Homes: On-line Information Sessions Scheduled
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, September 11, 2025 This...