Amherst brief: Friday, September 25, 2026
Amherst begins zoning study to plan for Hampshire College campus after 2026 shutdown
Amherst begins zoning study to plan for Hampshire College campus after 2026 shutdown.
Today in Amherst
- Town launches zoning study for Hampshire campus. The town has begun a zoning study to develop options for the Hampshire College campus after the college announced it will end academic operations in December 2026.Town of Amherst
Coming up
- Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 a.m.: Town Council holds special Four Towns session. The Amherst Town Council convenes a special joint session with the Four Towns communities Saturday morning.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 p.m.: Salsa in the Park returns to Mill River. The town hosts an outdoor Salsa in the Park dance event Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Mill River Recreation Area on Montague Road.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Sep 28, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday evening. The Amherst Town Council holds its regular meeting Monday at 6:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Sep 28, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority board meets Monday. The Amherst Housing Authority board meets Monday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Jean Elder Community Room at 9 Chestnut Street.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Sep 28, 5:30 p.m.: ARPS policy subcommittee meets Monday evening. The Joint Policy Subcommittee of the Amherst Regional Public Schools meets Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 170 Chestnut Street.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Sep 28: East Longmeadow visits Amherst-Pelham Regional in football. Amherst-Pelham Regional hosts East Longmeadow in a non-conference football matchup Monday, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: School committees hold joint session Tuesday. The Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional school committees meet jointly with Union 26 Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the library on Mattoon Street.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday evening. The Amherst Planning Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Valley Players open At the Wedding Thursday. The Valley Players present "At the Wedding" Thursday and Friday at 6:30 p.m. at 35 Triangle Street.Town of Amherst
- Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans Breakfast for All set for Friday. The town hosts a Veterans Breakfast for All Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst