Amherst brief: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Amherst deed records show 15 property sales this week, though only two list a sale price so far
Amherst deed records show 15 property sales this week, though only two list a sale price so far.
From Amherst News
- Deed data shows 15 sales, two priced so far. Amherst News's review of town deed data found 15 property sales this week, but only two of them list a sale price so far.Amherst News
Today in Amherst
- Civic Academy applications due today. The town's free eight-week All About Amherst Civic Academy lets residents learn how local government operates, meet staff and tour facilities. Applications close Sunday, Sept. 20.Town of Amherst
- CPA committee opens grant round, due Oct. 16. The Community Preservation Act Committee is accepting applications for projects supporting community housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation. Applications are due Oct. 16.Town of Amherst
- Downtown parking permit applications now open. The town is accepting applications for Downtown Parking Permits for the season running Sept. 1 through May 31, available to apply for online.Town of Amherst
- Town launches new agendas and minutes webpage. Residents can now find agendas, minutes and video links for all town board and committee meetings in one new online hub.Town of Amherst
- Bangs Community Center renovations continue into 2027. Renovations at the Bangs Community Center covering health and safety, accessibility and Senior Center upgrades are underway. The building stays open, with completion expected in early 2027.Town of Amherst
- Household hazardous waste day set for Oct. 31. The town's Household Hazardous Waste collection event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, at Wildwood Elementary School. Registration is required by Monday, Oct. 19.Town of Amherst
Coming up
- Mon, Sep 21, 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets tonight. The Amherst Recreation Commission holds its regular meeting Monday at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Tue, Sep 22, 6:00 p.m.: Zoning study listening session set for Tuesday. The town holds a listening session on the Hampshire Campus Zoning Study Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 125 West Bay Road to gather resident input on future zoning.Town of Amherst
- Tue, Sep 22, 10:00 a.m.: Tiny art show continues at Mill District gallery. The Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery in North Amherst is hosting a free, drop-in tiny art exhibit through Oct. 11, with donations benefiting the Amherst Survival Center.Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery
- Wed, Sep 23, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday. The Amherst Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 a.m.: Wednesday Market returns to Boltwood Walk. The weekly Wednesday Market runs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Sep 24, 5:30 p.m.: Zoning study design workshop set for Thursday. A second Hampshire Campus Zoning Study event, a design workshop, runs Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 125 West Bay Road.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday. The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals holds its regular meeting Thursday at 6 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers Market sets up on Boltwood Avenue. The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 p.m.: Salsa in the Park set for Mill River. Salsa in the Park brings dancing to Mill River, 95 Montague Rd., Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m.Town of Amherst