School Committees Approve Superintendent’s Goals, Consider New Policies on Bullying and Harassment
Report on the Meeting of the joint meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee, Amherst...
public health
Amherst Fire Department Awarded FEMA Grant to Replace Protective Gear, Reduce Exposure to PFAS
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Fire Department has been awarded $297,090 in grant funding to replace...
Registration For Household Hazardous Waste Day Ends Tuesday August 27
Source: amherstma.gov Registration for the town’s 2024 Hazardous Waste Day ends Tuesday, August 27, 2024....
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Update as of 8/14/24 – Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until...
Town Issues COVID and Summer Public Health Updates
Source: Amherst Public Health Department Recent news stories have focused on increasing COVID levels in...
Puffer’s Pond Remains Closed to Swimming. Here’s a FAQ on the Status of the Pond.
Source: amherstma.gov Due to high bacteria levels, Puffer’s Pond is closed for swimming. Updated July...
Ways to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov High temperatures and increased humidity are forecast for the remainder of this week...
Letter: Baystate Noble Nurses Seek Public Support for Fair Contract
My name is Lauren Reingold and I am a nurse at Baystate Noble Hospital. I...
Opinion: For Profit Medicine Is Ruining Massachusetts Health Care
The following article, ” For Profit Medicine is Ruining Massachusetts Health Care” by John E....
Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Free summer meals are being offered for kids and teens, ages 18 and...
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until further notice due to high...
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week: Catching Up
We’re still trying to catch up on the news from when we were on vacation...