Amherst Opens Community Preservation Act Grant Round
AMHERST — The town's Community Preservation Act Committee opened its annual grant application window Monday, inviting proposals for community housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation projects ahead of an Oct. 16 deadline.
TOWN HALL
The Community Preservation Act Committee is accepting applications for this year's funding round, with money available for projects supporting community housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation. Applications are due by Oct. 16.
Separately, the town has opened applications for downtown parking permits covering the upcoming permit season, which runs from Sept. 1 through May 31; residents and downtown workers can apply online through the town website.
The town is also taking applications for its All About Amherst Civic Academy, a free eight-week program in which participants learn how local government operates, meet with staff and take behind-the-scenes tours. Applications are due by Sunday, Sept. 20.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
South Church hosts its "Christmas in August" craft sale on Tuesday, Aug. 18, paired with a chicken barbecue and craft sale alongside an Amherst Community Band concert the same day.
The town's community calendar also lists a Nature Storytime program on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and a Veterans Breakfast for All on Friday, Aug. 21.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Gerald Weinstein Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Amherst, MA - westernmassnews": An obituary notice describes Weinstein as a longtime piano player known for jazz standards and storytelling, according to a westernmassnews obituary listing surfaced via Google Alerts (read it at https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/westernmassnews/name/gerald-weinstein-obituary?id=62206538).
COMING UP
The Town Council's Finance Committee and the Historical Commission both meet Tuesday, Aug. 18. The Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, the Planning Board and the Cultural Council are all scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19. The Local Historic District Commission meets Monday, Aug. 24.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.