A Council on Aging and Senior Services survey of 595 Amherst residents found most older adults rarely use town senior programs, even though 73% plan to spend their senior years in town. The town released five priorities to address low engagement, costs and facility needs.
The Amherst Department of Public Works says a contractor will pave eight roads the week of Oct. 26, and drivers should expect delays though roads will stay open to traffic.
The Town of Amherst introduced a new online form letting residents, businesses, staff and officials submit transportation and parking suggestions, which will be reviewed by the Transportation and Parking Commission.
Amherst's Conservation Department and Kestrel Land Trust are starting phased improvements at Amethyst Brook Conservation Area, with Phase I work this week temporarily closing parking lot access and permanently rerouting part of the Robert Frost Trail.
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