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Amherst advances zoning options for closing Hampshire College campus

Amherst moves forward on zoning options for the closing Hampshire College campus on a quiet Fourth of July. The town posted an update on its zoning study for the Hampshire property, which is set to end academic operations after December 2026, while also flagging a Level 2 water use rest…

Amherst Opens Free Pools and Cooling Centers Through July 4 Weekend

Extreme heat drives Amherst to open free pools and cooling centers through the July 4 holiday weekend. With a heat and humidity advisory running through Friday, July 3, Town Manager Paul Bockelman's office activated multiple relief options — including no-cost public pool admission Wedne…

Amherst Names Daniel Garcia Director of Senior Services, Effective July 20

Amherst names a new senior services director and activates drought restrictions days before the holiday weekend. Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced the appointment of Daniel Garcia as Director of Senior Services, with a start date of July 20, as the town simultaneously moved to enfor…

Amherst Cable Committee Moves Forward on Comcast Licensing Review

Amherst Cable Committee authorizes review of Comcast customer service standards. The Cable Television Advisory Committee voted unanimously to authorize Chair Brianna Sunryd to compile specific customer service concerns for discussion with town counsel as part of the town's ongoing Ascertainment

Amherst Recreation Department Relocates to Wildwood Amid Summer Season Launch

Amherst Recreation moves to Wildwood as the town juggles summer logistics and a drought response. The department's relocation to Wildwood, announced by the town June 26, coincides with Level 2 water use restrictions now in effect under the town's Water Management Act Registration — thou…