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...
Puffers Pond
Swimming Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond
Source: amherstma.gov Swimming is not recommended at Puffer’s Pond due to high levels of E....
Town Will Explore Future Use of Wildwood School Building
Report on the Meeting of the Joint Capital Planning Committee, March 4, 2026 This meeting...
Town Plans Puffer’s Pond Restoration
The Town of Amherst was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Massachusetts Dam and Seawall...
Improvements On Tap for Puffer’s Pond, Mount Pollux, Hickory Ridge, and Sweet Alice
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Conservation Commission, January 14, 2026 This meeting was...
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...
Puffer’s Pond Open for Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond is open again for swimming after closing to swimmers last week,...
Puffer’s Pond Closed to Swimming
Source: amherstma.gov Puffer’s Pond is closed to swimming until further notice due to high levels...
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 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...