The Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 14 property transfers in Amherst between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, but only two had a sale price recorded: $100,000 for 622 E. Pleasant St. and $539,000 for 2 Wintergreen Circle, the period's high. The median of those two prices was $319,500, based on a
The Amherst Council on Aging discussed expansion of senior programs and planned an Aging in Place Fair for October 17 and 24. The council reviewed updates on the Meet and Greet program, which drew 25 to 30 attendees in June, and the Senior Sips program.
Amherst's Energy and Climate Action Committee secured $124,999 in federal grant funding for fire station sustainability upgrades. The committee approved its August 12 meeting minutes with a 4-0-1 vote, with member Bernard Brennan abstaining. The town is also awaiting a response on a separate
Amherst Board of Assessors approved a $38.3 million preliminary real estate tax commitment for fiscal year 2027. All three board members voted unanimously on the commitment, which also included approval of motor vehicle excise abatements from calendar years 2024 and 2026 totaling $19,805.79.
The Governance, Organization & Legislation Committee unanimously approved a proclamation supporting September 15 as International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day. All five members voted in favor.
Commission for Persons with Disabilities received a formal ADA complaint over pool access at Mill River Recreation Area. Pamela Nolan-Young, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion serving as 504 Coordinator, reported investigating the complaint that the town violated the ADA by denying access
The Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee approved a professional development calendar for 2026-2027 that emphasizes school safety training. Athletic Director Victoria Dawson and Director of Finance Shannon Bernacchia presented a cost analysis of athletic programs revealing significant
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee entered closed session on superintendent negotiations. The committee convened Monday, July 20, with six of nine members present, including Chair William Sherr. At Sherr's motion, seconded by Laura Jane Hunter, the committee voted unanimously to enter
Amherst-Pelham school committee convened for executive session. The Regional School Committee voted unanimously August 27 to enter closed session under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Purpose 1, to discuss a personnel matter regarding reputation or employee discipline. Chair William Sherr
Amherst-Pelham schools adopted law enforcement protocol policy with emergency vote procedures. The Regional School Committee unanimously approved Policy ACL governing law enforcement activity near school buses and grounds, complying with the Massachusetts PROTECT Act. District counsel Michael Joyce