Puffer’s Pond Remains Unsafe for Swimming
Town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on August 4 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli at the...
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Puffer’s Pond Exceeds State Bacteria Limits for Safe Swimming
Town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on July 27 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli at the...
Amherst Kids and Teens Eat Free This Summer
The Summer Eats Program, which offers free meals to kids and teens, is operating at...
Swimming Now Allowed at Puffer’s Pond
Swimming is now allowed at Puffer’s Pond. The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s...
Town Manager Report for July 10, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
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...
Ways to Stay Cool in the Coming Extreme Heat
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Friday, July 3. The Town of Amherst offers a variety of ways to...
Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bias Still a Problem at Middle School
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, June 23, 2026 This was a...
Public Comment: Will The School District Step up and Protect LGBTQIA+ Students?
The following public comment was read at the meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee...
Letter: Our Students Deserve Schools Where Safety, Dignity, and Inclusion are Reflected in Everyday Actions
Last night, dozens of community members gathered at a rally before the Amherst-Pelham Regional School...