Schools · School Committee
Schools OK Identity Policy, Punt on Restraint Rules
Amherst-area school panels approve identity policy, stall on restraint procedures.
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Zoning study launched for Hampshire campus
Amherst launches zoning study for Hampshire College campus ahead of December closure. Also in today's brief (12 items): Town begins zoning study for Hampshire campus; Town kicks off a month of October events; Tiny art show on display in North Amherst; Valley Players open 'At the Wedding…
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board sets East Amherst study boundary
Amherst Planning Board maps East Amherst study zone, previews five-story UMass overlay.
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New two-year electricity rate set for November
Valley Green Energy locks in new two-year electricity rate for Amherst starting in November. Also in today's brief (12 items): Valley Green Energy sets new two-year rate; Community Preservation grant applications due October 16; Tiny art show open daily in North Amherst; Budget Coordina…
Government · Town Council
Amherst Council Refers ADU, Historic District Bylaws
The Amherst Town Council voted 12-0 to refer ADU zoning fixes and split 11-1 on a new East Amherst historic district.
Government · Town Council
Town Council Refers Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Amendments
Amherst Town Council referred accessory dwelling unit and historic district zoning proposals to committees September 28. The Council voted 11 to 1 to refer the proposed East Amherst Local Historic District bylaw to the Community Resources Committee, with Councilor Jennifer Taub disclosing a
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$296,000 grant funds Fort River flood work
Amherst wins $296,000 grant to improve flood resilience and wildlife passage in Fort River Watershed. From our own coverage: Deed data shows wide price gap, most September sales pending. Also in today's brief (13 items): Amherst wins $296,000 grant for Fort River Watershed; Bangs Commun…
Sports
Amherst sports roundup, Sept. 21 to Sept. 27
Amherst Youth Hockey announced that player Cece Bizub was selected to USA Hockey's 2026 Girls National 15 Player Development Camp, the standout item in local youth sports this week. The Amherst Knights also said their 2026-27 Recreation & MOHL League season is now live for returning and…
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Amherst Deed Data Shows Wide Price Gap, Most September Sales Still Pending
Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 13 documents tied to Amherst properties between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, though five were homestead declarations, a trustee appointment or an affidavit rather than sales. Only two of the eight actual transfers had a recorded price: $629,900 for 31 Colonial
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Zoning study eyes Hampshire campus future
Amherst begins zoning study to plan for Hampshire College campus after 2026 shutdown. Also in today's brief (11 items): Town launches zoning study for Hampshire campus; Town Council holds special Four Towns session; Salsa in the Park returns to Mill River; Town Council meets Monday even…