WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECLARES COVID-19 A PANDEMIC. FIRST PRESUMED CASES REPORTED IN HAMPSHIRE AND HAMPDEN COUNTIES
by Art and Maura Keene OVERVIEWCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread...
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ALL AMHERST MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS CLOSED TO PUBLIC STARTING MONDAY, MARCH 16TH
Source: amherstma.gov Effective Monday, March 16, 2020 all Town of Amherst municipal buildings, including the...
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR CIVIC ACTION GRANTS
The League of Women Voters of Amherst (LWVA) is offering grants of up to $1000...
COUNCIL REFERS LINCOLN AVENUE PARKING BAN TO NEW TOWN SERVICES AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
REPORT: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING (3/9/20) All members were present. Steve Schreiber (District 4), arrived at...
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AMHERST? YOUR EVENT IS LIKELY CANCELLED
Most arts, sports and civic events in Amherst have been cancelled in response to the...
TOWN MANAGER REPORT FOR MARCH 9, 2020
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman makes a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
AMHERST NEIGHBORS GROUP PLANS INAUGURAL CELEBRATION
A new organization seeking to connect local volunteers with older adults and create new social...
SANDERS IS TOP PICK OF AMHERST VOTERS
Bernie Sanders was the top pick of Amherst voters in Tuesday’s Democratic primary racking up...
PLANNING BOARD APPROVES CENTER EAST COMMONS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH REDUCED PARKING
REPORT: PLANNING BOARD MEETING (3/4/20)ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING (3/3/20) Zoning SubcommitteePresent: Planning Board Members Maria Chao...
SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY EXPANSION LACKING AT DISTRICT 3 MEETING
The Jones Library expansion project was the subject of significant debate between residents and Town...
AMHERST SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE VACANCY
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Council and School Committee will hold joint meetings to fill a School...
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AMHERST?
There is a lot going on in the Amherst area this winter. Here is a...