Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 30: DPW paving eight roads this week

From Amherst News

• DPW paving eight roads this week The Amherst Department of Public Works says a contractor will pave eight roads the week of Oct. 26, and drivers should expect delays though the roads will stay open to traffic.Amherst News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Advance Processing of Early/Absentee Voted Ballots for November 3, 2026 State Election: Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Advance Processing of Early/Absentee Voted Ballots for November 3, 2026 State Election is listed on the town calendar for Friday, Oct. 30 at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 4 Boltwood Ave.Town of Amherst
• 11:15 a.m.: Yoga and Pilates with Celeste today A combined yoga and Pilates class with instructor Celeste runs today from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 12:45 p.m.: Folk dancing session today A folk dancing session is held today from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 2:00 p.m.: Tai chi class at senior center A tai chi class meets today from 2 to 3 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 4:00 p.m.: Rep. Mindy Domb holds office hours State Rep. Mindy Domb holds office hours today from 4 to 5 p.m. at 4 Boltwood Avenue for residents with questions or concerns.Town of Amherst
• 5:00 p.m.: Fall art gallery reception in Mill District A fall art gallery reception runs today from 5 to 7 p.m. at 91 Cowls Road in the Mill District.Eventbrite

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 a.m.: Amherst Farmers Market returns Saturday The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 a.m.: Pickleball returns to Mill River Saturday Open-play pickleball at Mill River runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at 95 Montague Road.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 a.m.: Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday The town holds Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at 71 Strong Street for residents to drop off hazardous materials.Town of Amherst
• Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m.: SoulCollage workshop offered Nov. 1 A SoulCollage introductory workshop with Sara Barroso runs Nov. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 91 Cowls Lane.Eventbrite
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town boards hold joint budget-season meeting The Town Council, Budget Coordinating Group, Jones Library Trustees, Amherst School Committee and Finance Committee hold a joint meeting Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. as budget season begins.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Nov. 2 The Amherst Town Council holds its regular meeting Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets Nov. 3 The Amherst School Committee holds its regular meeting Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m.Amherst Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 1:00 p.m.: Finance Committee meets ahead of election The Finance Committee of the Town Council meets Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m.: State Election Day is Nov. 3 Polls are open across Amherst for the State Election on Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Library talk tackles tech and attention The library hosts "Talking Tech: Has Your Behavior Been Hacked?" Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 108 North Pleasant Street.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Arts Night Plus set for Nov. 5 Arts Night Plus runs Nov. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. around town, featuring local arts programming.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 a.m.: Mobile dental clinic visits Nov. 5 A mobile dental clinic is available Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst

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