New Valley Green Energy prices start in November

From Amherst News

• Four of 11 recorded deeds list sale price. This period's review of recorded Amherst property transfers found that only four of 11 deeds disclosed a sale price, continuing a recurring pattern in local filings.Amherst News

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River: Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Open-Play Pickleball at Mill River is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 95 Montague Rd.Town of Amherst
• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: SHINE Counseling: Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SHINE Counseling is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Dance with Parkinson’s: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dance with Parkinson’s is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 70 Boltwood Walk.Town of Amherst
• 1:00 p.m.: Finance Committee of Town Council meets Tuesday. The Finance Committee of the Amherst Town Council convenes Tuesday, October 20, at 1 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Amherst
• 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Jones Library Personnel, Planning, and Policy Committee meets Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Jones Library Personnel, Planning, and Policy Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 4:30 p.m.: Amherst School Committee meets Tuesday afternoon. The Amherst School Committee meets Tuesday, October 20, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., per the town's public meeting calendar.Town of Amherst
• 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.: 5/6th Grade Boys Suburban Tryout: Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. 5/6th Grade Boys Suburban Tryout is listed on the town calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at 170 Chestnut St.Town of Amherst
• 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Historical Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Town of Amherst

Amherst on Mon, Oct 19

• Valley Green Energy sets new two-year price. Participants in Valley Green Energy, Amherst's regional electricity buying program, will see their supply prices change in November under a newly signed two-year contract, the town announced.Town of Amherst
• State election set for Nov. 3 voting options. The State Election is Tuesday, November 3, and Amherst voters can cast ballots by mail, early in person, absentee or on Election Day, the town said.Town of Amherst
• Town seeks volunteers for Bylaw Review Committee. The Amherst Town Council is accepting applications for membership on the 2026 Bylaw Review Committee, which examines town bylaws for possible updates.Town of Amherst

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 21, 10:00 a.m.: DPW Building Committee meets Wednesday morning. The Department of Public Works Building Committee meets Wednesday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Town Room at 4 Boltwood Ave.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 p.m.: Transportation and Parking Commission meets Wednesday. The Transportation and Parking Commission meets Wednesday, October 21, from 4 to 6 p.m., the town's calendar shows.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 22, 9:00 a.m.: Jones Library trustees meet Thursday morning. The Jones Library Board of Trustees meets Thursday, October 22, from 9 to 10 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board holds public hearings Thursday night. The Planning Board and Community Resource Committee hold public hearings Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 and 7 p.m., alongside a related Town Council committee meeting.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 22, 4:00 p.m.: Flu, COVID vaccine clinic set for Thursday. The Amherst Public Health Department hosts a flu and COVID vaccine clinic Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center; registration is recommended given limited walk-in availability.Amherst Public Health Department
• Thu, Oct 22: Amherst-Pelham girls soccer hosts Northampton Thursday. Amherst-Pelham Regional's girls soccer team hosts Northampton in a non-conference match on Thursday, October 22, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 a.m.: National Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday. Amherst holds National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 71 Strong Street, the town's calendar shows.Town of Amherst
• Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 a.m.: Farmers market returns to Boltwood Avenue Saturday. The Amherst Farmers Market runs Saturday, October 24, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Boltwood Avenue, per the town calendar.Town of Amherst
• Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 p.m.: Halloween Spooktacular planned for Sunday. A Halloween Spooktacular is set for Sunday, October 25, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at 35 South Pleasant Street, the town calendar shows.Town of Amherst
• Mon, Oct 26, 3:30 p.m.: Ribbon cutting set for Amethyst Brook Elementary. The town will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Amethyst Brook Elementary School on Monday, October 26, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 70 South East Street.Town of Amherst

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