Governor Healey Takes Action to Guarantee Bay Staters’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
By Art and Maura Keene Governor Maura Healey announced on September 4, a set of...
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Where Do Your Emergency Alerts Come From?
The Amherst Alerts Decoder This resource was assembled with the assistance of ChatGPT. This guide...
Board of Health Reiterates Its Opposition to Poured-in-Place Rubber for Elementary School Playground
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, September 4, 2025 This meeting...
Board of Health Decries Delay on Waste Hauler Reform: Asks for Progress Report
The Board of Health sent a letter to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Town...
Limited COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for October 21
The Amherst Public Health Department has scheduled a clinic for COVID-19 and influenza vaccines on...
Opinion: A Better World Is Possible: It Only Happens Here
Editor’s note: On Wednesday August 27, an assailant armed with three guns fired through stained-glass...
Town Manager Report for August 18, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Concerns Raised About Playground Material Chosen for New Elementary School
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, August 15, 2024 This meeting...
Both Beaches at Puffer’s Pond Are Again Open for Swimming
The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s Pond show that both South Beach and...
Board of Health Renews Support for Waste Reduction Proposal and Questions Delays
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, August 7, 2025 The meeting...
Registration for Household Hazardous Waste Day Closes August 26
Source: amherstma.gov Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held September 6, 2025 at Wildwood School. This...
Swimming at Puffer’s Pond North Beach Is Not Recommended
The Town of Amherst announced on July 30, that swimming is not recommended at the...