Cherry Hill Debuts Disc Golf Course
With little fanfare, the Town of Amherst-owned Cherry Hill Golf Course has added an 18-hole...
public health
Middle School Closes Early Due to Staff Absences
Students at Amherst Regional Middle School were sent home early on Friday, December 19, because...
Community Turns out to Demand Safety for LGBTQIA+ Students
Around 50 people lined the entryway to the Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) library on...
School Committee Discusses FY27 Budget Draft and Possible Time Change for School Day Start
Report on the Meeting of Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, December 9, 2025 This meeting was...
Board of Health Approves Nicotine-free Generation Regulations
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, December 4, 2025 By Maura...
Hours Listed for Town Warming Centers During Extreme Cold
Source: amherstma.gov Daytime Warming Centers The following locations have been identified as daytime warming centers. These...
Town Council Adopts Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 24, 2025 This meeting was...
Town Manager Report for November 24, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Revised Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Approved. More Questions Raised About Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 17, 2025, Part 2 By...
Nicotine-Free Generation Regulation Garners Support at Public Hearing
Report on a Public Hearing of the Amherst Board of Health, October 30, 2025 By...
An App, an Apple Watch and AI: UMass Amherst Creates a New Way for Researchers to Study Sleep Health
The new Apple Watch app will be incorporated into ongoing research examining links between disruptive...
Celebrating 75 years of Community Health: Amherst’s Musante Health Center and the Hilltown Community Health Centers
It is stating the obvious that healthcare and health insurance coverage are serious concerns for...