Town News
DPW paving eight roads week of Oct. 26
The Amherst Department of Public Works says a contractor will pave eight roads the week of Oct. 26, and drivers should expect delays though roads will stay open to traffic.
Town News
Senior services survey finds engagement gap
A Council on Aging and Senior Services survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use town senior programs, even though 73% plan to spend their senior years in town. The town released five priorities to address low engagement, costs and facility needs.
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Town News
Amherst launches new transportation and parking request form
The Town of Amherst introduced a new online form letting residents, businesses, staff and officials submit transportation and parking suggestions, which will be reviewed by the Transportation and Parking Commission.
Town News
Amethyst Brook trail work begins this week
Amherst's Conservation Department and Kestrel Land Trust are starting phased improvements at Amethyst Brook Conservation Area, with Phase I work this week temporarily closing parking lot access and permanently rerouting part of the Robert Frost Trail.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026, through October 18, 2026
This week's Amherst obituary roundup includes one notice: Santiago, Guillermo, 76, whose death on October 14, 2026, appeared in Echovita's Amherst, Massachusetts listings. No further biographical detail, such as profession or family information, was available in the source notice.
Schools · School Committee
Amherst Schools Approve Two New Staff Positions
Amherst School Committee approved adding 1.2 FTE in staff without new town funding, then four town bodies went into executive session.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee Opens FY28 Budget Guidelines Review
Amherst's Finance Committee opened fiscal 2028 budget guidelines talks, warning expenses are outpacing revenue.
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