Amherst deed data shows 16 transfers, but sale price disclosed for just 3

Hampshire County recorded 16 Amherst property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only three disclosed a sale price: $677,000 for 400 Middle St, $100,000 for 176 Alpine Dr, and $31,500 for 12 Frost Ln, a median of $100,000 among those three. The other 13 transfers, including four with

Amherst Baseball, Inc. capped its summer with three championship banners as area youth hockey opened registration for the 2026-27 season.

Amherst Baseball, Inc. is touting three recent championships from its programs: the Amherst Royals (50/70 Frontier League), the Amherst Koufax Hurricanes (spring WMSBL title) and Hadley-Amherst 12u Softball (regular season champions). Meanwhile, the Amherst Hockey Association has opened…

Amherst Warns of Traffic Congestion as New Elementary School Opens

Amherst is warning residents of traffic congestion on South East Street as its new elementary school prepares to open. The town flagged the stretch between Route 9 and Main Street near 70 South East Street, while also lighting Town Hall purple through early September for International O…

Amherst Sees Wide Price Spread as Most August Deeds Omit Sale Price

Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 16 Amherst property transactions between July 31 and Aug. 3, though only six disclosed a sale price, ranging from $60,000 to $773,000 with a median of $407,000. The month's top sale was a $773,000 condominium purchase at 32 North Prospect St, Lovell House

Amherst Seeks Residents for New School's Public Art Panel

Amherst opened applications for a new public art advisory committee tied to its elementary school as the town library launched Library Card Sign-Up Month. The Percent for Art Advisory Committee, which will help select artwork for the new elementary school at 70 South East Street, begins…

Amherst Reminds Voters of Options Ahead of Tuesday's State Primary

Amherst reminds voters of multiple ways to cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's state primary election. The town has also opened applications for its free, eight-week All About Amherst Civic Academy program, due by Sunday, September 20, and renovations continue at the Bangs Community Center,…

Amherst Advances Zoning Study for Hampshire College's Future

Amherst is advancing a zoning study for the Hampshire College campus after the college's plan to cease academic operations after December 2026. The town launched the study to develop zoning options for the property's future use, officials said this week. Separately, Town Hall will be li…

Amherst, Pelham School Committees Set Rare Joint Meeting Thursday

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees will hold a rare joint meeting Thursday alongside Union 26. The Amherst School Committee follows with its own retreat Saturday, Aug. 29, and the Town Council holds a special work session Monday, Aug. 31. Town Hall's week…

Amherst Delays Middle School, Chestnut Street Academy Opening to Aug. 31

Amherst Regional Middle School and Chestnut Street Academy will open Aug. 31 instead of this week, due to roof repair disruptions. The town's News Flash announcement Tuesday cited an ongoing roof repair and renovation project at the two schools as the reason for the delayed start, with …

Amherst Warns of Traffic Near New Elementary School Opening

Amherst officials warn of traffic congestion near South East Street as the town's new elementary school opens this week. The News Flash advisory covers South East Street between Route 9 and Main Street, tied to the opening of the school at 70 South East Street. Meanwhile, the town launc…

Amherst Closes Spring Street Section for Paving Tuesday

Amherst will close a section of Spring Street to all traffic and parking on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for repaving work. The closure covers the stretch between Boltwood Avenue and Churchill Road, near 26 Spring Street, according to the town's News Flash service. The announcement came alongside …

Amherst Deed Activity Tops 15 Transfers as Condo Sales Lead Disclosed Prices

Fifteen property deeds were recorded in Amherst between July 24 and Aug. 22, but only five disclosed a sale price, ranging from $134,200 to $310,000, with a median of $200,000. The month's top disclosed sale was a $310,000 condominium transfer at 28 Greenleaves Drive, Unit 814, in the Greenleaves

Amherst Reminds Voters of Sept. 1 State Primary

Amherst reminded voters that the Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with registration and early-voting options still open. Voters can cast ballots by mail, absentee, early in person, or on election day itself. Town Hall also launched a new Agenda and Minutes Cent…

Amherst Studies Zoning Options for Hampshire College Campus

Amherst launched a zoning study for the Hampshire College campus after the college said it will end academic operations in December 2026. The town also opened its new online Agenda and Minutes Center for public meetings, announced Bangs Community Center renovations aimed at accessibilit…