Conservation Commission Still Not Satisfied with Archipelago Plans
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Conservation Commission, June 25, 2025 This meeting was...
Puffers Pond
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...
Design for Hickory Ridge Solar Nears Completion
Resistance to Archipelago Mixed-use Project at Atkins Corner Continues Report on the Meeting of the...
Town Awarded Design Grant for Puffer’s Pond Dam and Dike Repairs
Source: amherstma.gov A significant step in addressing some of the needs at Puffer’s Pond will...
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Update as of 8/14/24 – Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until...
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...
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until further notice due to high...
Town Council Approves New Rental Registration Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council April 8, 2024 This meeting was...
When Is It Safe To Swim At Amherst Swimming Holes?
Puffer’s Pond and the Fort River swimming hole near Stanley St, known as ‘Jump Bridge’...
No Swimming At Puffers Pond
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Department of Public Health announced on Thursday (7/27) that Puffers Pond...
Elevated Bacteria Levels At Puffers Pond Beaches
Source: amherstma.gov Due to elevated bacteria levels discovered during routine water testing at Puffer’s Pond,...