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 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 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…

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 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 …