Fifteen property deeds were recorded in Amherst between July 24 and Aug. 22, but only five had a sale price recorded, ranging from $134,200 to $310,000, with a median of $200,000. The month's top recorded sale was a $310,000 condominium transfer at 28 Greenleaves Drive, Unit 814, in the Greenleaves
Amherst reminded voters that the Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with registration and early-voting options still open. Voters can cast ballots by mail, absentee, early in person, or on election day itself. Town Hall also launched a new Agenda and Minutes Cent…
Amherst launched a zoning study for the Hampshire College campus after the college said it will end academic operations in December 2026. The town also opened its new online Agenda and Minutes Center for public meetings, announced Bangs Community Center renovations aimed at accessibilit…
Amherst approved licenses for Little Petroni's Italian restaurant and a fall concert event. The Board of License Commissioners unanimously approved a new liquor license for University Drive, LLC d/b/a Little Petroni's, contingent on Police Chief approval, along with a Common Victualler's License.
The Amherst School Committee voted 5-0 to create a new multilingual education liaison position and heard an independent investigator clear the district on restraint and seclusion practices, though several parents said their cases were left out.
Amherst's Planning Board narrowly backed a scaled-down East Amherst Local Historic District, voting 4-3 to recommend it to Town Council.
Heavy rains have compromised Potwine Lane, forcing Amherst to close it to through traffic this week. The road is shut between house numbers 216 and 256, though residents can still reach either end via Middle Street or West Street. The town also rolled out a new virtual Fall Program Guid…
Amherst is recruiting residents for a new Percent for Art Advisory Committee to help select public art for the town's new Elementary School, with applications reviewed starting September 1. The town also rolled out a redesigned Agenda and Minutes Center webpage that centralizes records …
Amherst approved supplemental appropriations for schools, Pelham services, and PFAS funding. The Town Council unanimously approved three supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027: support for Wildwood Elementary School operational and facility improvements, Pelham Treasurer-Collector
Amherst opens its annual Community Preservation Act grant round with an Oct. 16 deadline. The Community Preservation Act Committee is now accepting applications for projects supporting community housing, historic preservation, open space and recreation, and the town separately opened do…