Amherst brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Amherst launches zoning study for Hampshire College campus ahead of December closure
Amherst launches zoning study for Hampshire College campus ahead of December closure.
Today in Amherst
- Town begins zoning study for Hampshire campus. Following Hampshire College's announcement that it will end academic operations after December 2026, Amherst has started a zoning study to develop options for future uses of the campus property.Town of Amherst
- Town kicks off a month of October events. Amherst is marking October with a run of community events, including live fire demonstrations, downtown trick-or-treating, an art gallery reception and educational workshops throughout the month.Town of Amherst
- Tiny art show on display in North Amherst. The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery is hosting a free, drop-in public art show, inviting residents to add a 2-inch tiny painting to its Front Window Gallery display through Oct. 11.Mill District Local Art Gallery
Coming up
- Fri, Oct 2, 6:30 p.m.: Valley Players open 'At the Wedding' this weekend. The Valley Players present "At the Wedding" at 35 Triangle Street with performances Friday through Sunday at 6:30 p.m. each night.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Oct 3, 8 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Boltwood Avenue Saturday. The Amherst Farmers Market sets up downtown on Boltwood Avenue Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with local produce and goods vendors.Town of Amherst
- Sat, Oct 3, 10 a.m.: Fire department holds open house Saturday. The Amherst Fire Department holds its open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 68 North Pleasant Street, with equipment displays for families.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 Avenue, marking the national week recognizing the freedom to read.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday evening. The Amherst Town Council holds its regular session Monday at 6:30 p.m. to take up town business.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Budget Coordinating Group convenes Monday. The Budget Coordinating Group meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. to continue its review of town finances.Town of Amherst
- Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Jones Library trustees meet Monday. The Jones Library Board of Trustees meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss library operations and policy.Jones Library
- Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets at Mattoon Street library. The Amherst School Committee meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 21 Mattoon Street to review district business.Town of Amherst
- Wed, Oct 7, 5 p.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday. The Amherst Board of Health meets Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Room 101 at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst