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Amherst Closes Spring Street Section for Paving Tuesday

Amherst will close a section of Spring Street to all traffic and parking on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for repaving work. The closure covers the stretch between Boltwood Avenue and Churchill Road, near 26 Spring Street, according to the town's News Flash service. The announcement came alongside …

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Amherst Deed Activity Tops 15 Transfers as Condo Sales Lead Recorded Prices

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

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Amherst Reminds Voters of Sept. 1 State Primary

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…

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Amherst Studies Zoning Options for Hampshire College Campus

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…

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Amherst Closes Potwine Lane After Heavy Rain Damage

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…

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Amherst Seeks Volunteers For Elementary School Art Committee

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 …

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Amherst Opens Community Preservation Act Grant Round

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…

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Amherst Reminds Voters Of Sept. 1 State Primary Options

Amherst is reminding voters to plan ahead of the Tuesday, September 1, State Primary Election. Registered voters can vote by mail, absentee, early in person, or on election day, according to the town's latest advisory. Town Hall also opened applications for its free, eight-week All Abou…

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