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...
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Puffer’s Pond Open for Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond is open again for swimming after closing to swimmers last week,...
Public Comment: Adults Who Have Bullied Students Have No Place in Our Schools
The following public comment will be read at the meeting of the Amherst Regional School...
Puffer’s Pond Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond is closed to swimming until further notice due to high levels...
Survey: How Should the Town Use Its Opioid Settlement Funds?
Source: amherstma.gov How should Amherst use our opioid settlement funds? Take this survey by September 30...
Ways to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Thursday, July 17. The Town of...
TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, June 26, 2025 This...
Puffers Pond Open for Swimming
Puffers Pond remains open for swimming. After recording E coli readings above state safe limits...
Puffers Pond Exceeds State Bacteria Limits for Safe Swimming
Town water testing at Puffers Pond on June 2 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli...
Area Residents Alarmed over Rulings Allowing “Zombie” Biomass Plant to Be Built in Springfield
More than 85 Groups Call on MA Legislature and Gov. Healey to Take Action Source:...
Town Manager Report for May 5, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
School Committees Raise Concerns Regarding “Portrait of a Graduate” Program
Report on the Meeting of the Regional and Amherst School Committees, April 29, 2025 This...