Ancestral Bridges Unveils New Home on Cottage Street
The public had the opportunity to view the new headquarters of Ancestral Bridges at 29A...
Demolition Hearing for Former Dakin Estate Rescheduled to May 12
The Historical Commission’s public hearing on the proposed demolition of two properties owned by Amherst...
Local Historic District Commission Orders Removal of Fence Installed Without a Permit
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, May 5, 2025 This meeting...
Town Accepting Nominations for Annual Youth Hero Awards
The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission (HRC) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Human Rights...
Amherst College Admits Record Percentage of First-Generation Students in Class of 2029
by Bridget Campolettano Among the admitted students, 25 percent identify as the first in their...
The Western Mass Resistance Calendar and Supplemental Reading List
Welcome to the Western Mass Resistance Calendar, a listing resistance to Trump-Musk and pro-democracy actions...
Jones Library to Close May 14 to Prepare for Renovations. Celebration of Existing Building on May 10
With the Town Manager’s signing of the construction contract with Fontaine Brothers of Springfield and...
Fort River Elementary School Time Capsule to Be Unearthed
Source: Jayne Pearl Alumni, current and former parents and guardians, and current as well as...
Public Asked to Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures During Move-out and Commencement Events at UMass
Source: UMass News and Media The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy...
New Exhibit by Painter Celeste Sze at Town Hall Art Gallery
Source: amherstma.gov A new exhibition of paintings by local artist Celeste Sze, will be on...
Amherst’s A Better Chance Program Is the Focus of Next Judy Brooks Conversation
Source: League of Women Voters Amherst The next installment of the League of Women Voters...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...