Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Survey finds seniors skip town programs

From Amherst News

• Contractor paving eight town roads this week The Department of Public Works says a contractor will pave eight roads during the week of Oct. 26, with drivers warned to expect delays even though the roads will remain open to traffic.Amherst News
• Senior services survey finds engagement gap A new survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use town senior programs, even though 73 percent plan to stay in town for their senior years, prompting the town to outline five priorities for addressing the gap.Amherst News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Farmers market returns to Boltwood Avenue The Amherst Farmers Market runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue, with local produce and vendor stalls.Town of Amherst
• 8:00 a.m. to noon: Open pickleball play offered at Mill River Open-play pickleball runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mill River courts on Montague Road.Town of Amherst
• 9:00 a.m. to noon: Household Hazardous Waste Day set for Saturday Residents can drop off household hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to noon at 71 Strong Street.Town of Amherst
• 5:00 p.m.: Library holds outdoor trick-or-treat event The Amherst Public Library hosts an outdoor trick-or-treat event starting at 5 p.m. for families.Amherst Public Library

Coming up

• Sun, Nov 1, 8:00 a.m. to noon: Pickleball open play returns Sunday morning Open-play pickleball runs from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mill River courts on Montague Road.Town of Amherst
• Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: SoulCollage workshop offered at Cowls Lane Sara Barroso leads an introductory SoulCollage workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at 91 Cowls Lane.Eventbrite
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town boards hold joint budget session The Town Council, Budget Coordinating Group, Jones Library Trustees, School Committee and Finance Committee meet jointly at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday night The Amherst Town Council holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: State election held Tuesday in Amherst Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3 for the state election, with voting locations across town.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Nov 3, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets Tuesday evening The Amherst School Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.Amherst Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Wednesday night The Planning Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:00 p.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday The Board of Health meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Arts Night Plus returns downtown Thursday Arts Night Plus runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday with gallery openings and performances around town.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans breakfast offered Friday morning A veterans breakfast open to all is held at 8 a.m. Friday at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Stranger Party planned Friday night A 'Stranger Party' community event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday.Town of Amherst

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