This Week in Amherst: Jun 8 - Jun 14

Here's everything published on Amherst News this week.

Amherst Enforces Level 2 Drought Restrictions as Rental Deadline Hits Monday

Amherst residents head into mid-June under active Level 2 drought water-use restrictions and a Puffer's Pond swimming alert, with rental permit renewals due Monday, June 15 or late fees kick in. Th...

Town Opens Cooling Center Friday as Season's First Heat Wave Peaks

Amherst's first heat wave of the season — and its most dangerous, officials say — peaks Friday with a town cooling center open today and weekend guidance posted at amherstma.gov; the extreme he...

This digest covers June 8 - 14, 2026. Visit Amherst News for full articles and transcripts.