Join the Amherst Community Band and Be Part of Our Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
The Amherst Community Band is inviting musicians of all ages, both amateur and professional, to...
NEWS
Construction Updates from the DPW
Source: amherstma.gov The Department of Public Works (DPW) is continuing to work on various construction...
New Campaign Demanding Congressional Oversight of Burlington ICE Facility
Coalition Releases New Toolkit Calling for Coordinated Announced and Unannounced Congressional Inspections Source: immigration-justice-action-team@indivisible-ma.org A...
What to Do if You Find Spotted Lanternfly Eggs
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive, sap-sucking insect that attacks and kills trees in Massachusetts, including...
Massachusetts Receives National “Black Hole Award” for Government Secrecy
Massachusetts has been named the 2026 recipient of the Black Hole Award, a national designation...
Inspections Program Reveals Violations in 96% of Amherst Rental Properties. Still No DPW Employee on Building Committee
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, May 18, 2026 By Maura Keene...
Town Councilors Issue Nakba Remembrance Day Statement
Source: Jill Brevik Town Councilors Jill Brevik (District 1), Amber Cano-Martin (District 2), and Ana...
Hampshire College Trustees Put Campus Up for Sale
Hampshire College trustees placed the campus up for sale on May 20. The entire 800-acre...
Town Hall Explores Possibilities for Continuing Hampshire College’s Mission
Hampshire Next, a grassroots organization founded by members of the Hampshire community in the wake...
TSO Calls for Faster Action on Waste Hauler Reform
The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) heard a report and presentation on May 21...
Planning Board and Community Resources Committee Review Draft of Clean Energy Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board and Community Resources Committee, May 20,...
Six Vie for Open Seats on Planning Board
The Community Resources Committee (CRC) will interview six candidates for three open positions on the...