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Classes at ARMS, Chestnut Street Academy, and for all Kindergarteners Begin Monday, Aug. 31
Air Quality at ARMS Raterd as Good”. Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools Students attending the...
New Traffic Plan for the Opening of Amethyst Brook Elementary School
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools The new Amethyst Brook Elementary School will open on Wednesday,...
Traffic Advisory for UMass Student Move-in Next Week
UMass Amherst Fall 2026 assisted move-in takes place from Wednesday, Sept. 2 through Friday, Sept....
Gov Healey Announces New Guidance for Keeping ICE out of Schools
Source: mass.gov The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released new model policies, procedures, and guidance to help K-12 schools...
Developer Sues Amherst and ZBA for Decision to Not Allow Oversized ADU
Attorney Michael Pill filed a case in land court on August 25, charging that the...
Concerns Raised About Size and Design of Proposed ADUs on Lincoln Avenue
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, August 24, 2026 By Maura...
10 More Affordable Units Added to East Street School Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust By Maura Keene This...
Amherst Will Light Town Hall Purple in Recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by illuminating Town Hall with purple lights from Friday, August 28 through next...
New Online Seasonal Program Guide from Amherst Recreation
Source: Amherst Recreation The Amherst Recreation Department has launched a new virtual program guide. As...
New UMass Pollinator Garden Takes Root at 400 Venture Way
Source: UMass News & Media There are plenty of reasons for the UMass IT staff...
Indy Rewind: Spotted Lanternflies Are Active in Western Mass
Invasive spotted lanternflies are currently reaching peak adult season in Western Massachusetts and have been...