Amherst brief: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Valley Green Energy locks in new two-year electricity rate for Amherst starting in November
Valley Green Energy locks in new two-year electricity rate for Amherst starting in November.
Today in Amherst
- Valley Green Energy sets new two-year rate. Participants in the regional Valley Green Energy buying program will see a new electricity supply price take effect in November under a new two-year contract, the town announced.Town of Amherst
- Community Preservation grant applications due October 16. The Community Preservation Act Committee is accepting applications for projects supporting community housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation, with a deadline of October 16.Town of Amherst
Coming up
- Wed, Sep 30, 10:00 a.m.: Tiny art show open daily in North Amherst. The Mill District General Store and Local Art Gallery is hosting a drop-in tiny art exhibit through October 11, inviting visitors to add a 2-inch by 2-inch creation to its Front Window Gallery.Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery
- Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 p.m.: Budget Coordinating Group meets Wednesday afternoon. Amherst's Budget Coordinating Group meets Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. to continue budget planning discussions, according to the town calendar.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Sep 30, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Wednesday evening session. The Amherst Planning Board meets Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m., per the town's public meeting calendar.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 p.m.: Board of License Commissioners meets Thursday. Amherst's Board of License Commissioners meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the first floor meeting room at 4 Boltwood Ave, per the town calendar.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Amherst, Pelham school committees hold joint meeting. The Amherst School Committee meets jointly with the Pelham School Committee and the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee Thursday at 6:30 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Amherst
- Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 p.m.: Valley Players open 'At the Wedding' Thursday. Valley Players presents 'At the Wedding' at 35 Triangle Street starting Thursday at 6:30 p.m., with additional performances through October 4.Town of Amherst
- Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 a.m.: Veterans breakfast open to all set for Friday. A Veterans Breakfast for All is planned Friday from 8 to 9 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk, according to the town calendar.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Boltwood Avenue Saturday. The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue, per the town calendar.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 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 68 North Pleasant Street, according to the town calendar.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Oct 5, 5:30 p.m.: Town to read Banned Books Week proclamation. Town officials will read a Banned Books Week proclamation Monday at 5:30 p.m. at 4 Boltwood Ave, per the town calendar.Town of Amherst