Amherst brief: Monday, September 28, 2026
Amherst wins $296,000 grant to improve flood resilience and wildlife passage in Fort River Watershed
Amherst wins $296,000 grant to improve flood resilience and wildlife passage in Fort River Watershed.
From Amherst News
- Deed data shows wide price gap, most September sales pending. Amherst News combed September deed filings and found a wide gap between sale prices across town, with most of the month's transactions still listed as pending.Amherst News
Today in Amherst
- Amherst wins $296,000 grant for Fort River Watershed. The town received a $296,000 Action Grant to improve infrastructure in the Fort River Watershed, aimed at boosting flood resilience, wildlife passage, and water quality for recreation, the town announced.Town of Amherst
- Bangs Community Center renovations on track for 2027. Renovations at the Bangs Community Center covering health and safety, accessibility, the Senior Center, and the area near Room 101 are underway, with the building staying open and completion expected in early 2027.Town of Amherst
Coming up
- Tue, Sep 29, 10:00 a.m.: Tiny art show continues at Mill District gallery. The Biggest Tiny Art Show, a free drop-in public art exhibit at the Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery on Cowls Road, runs through October 11.Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery
- Tue, Sep 29, 6:00 p.m.: Joint school committees meet Tuesday night. The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional school committees, plus Union 26, hold a joint meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 21 Mattoon St., the library.Town of Amherst
- Tue, Sep 29, 7:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Tuesday evening. The Amherst Historical Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 p.m.: Budget Coordinating Group meets Wednesday. The town's Budget Coordinating Group meets Wednesday, September 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night. The Amherst Planning Board holds its regular meeting Wednesday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:00 p.m.: CPA Committee meets Thursday evening. The Community Preservation Act Committee meets Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., as it continues reviewing grant applications due later this month.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Valley Players stage 'At the Wedding' this week. Valley Players present 'At the Wedding' at 35 Triangle Street starting Thursday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m., with additional performances through October 4.Town of Amherst
- Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans Breakfast for All set for Friday. The Senior Center hosts a Veterans Breakfast for All Friday, October 2, from 8 to 9 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers Market returns to Boltwood Avenue Saturday. The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m.: Fire Department holds open house Saturday. The Amherst Fire Department hosts an open house Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 68 North Pleasant Street.Town of Amherst