Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 26: New elementary school gets ribbon cutting

From Amherst News

• Deed filings roundup awaits price data as September closes Amherst's monthly review of recorded deeds found many September transactions still missing final sale prices, leaving the town's property market snapshot incomplete at a point when brokers typically expect clearer numbers.Amherst News

Happening Mon, Oct 26

• 12:30 p.m.: Listening session on new energy facility siting law The town hosts a listening session on the state's new energy facility siting law on Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Ribbon cutting set for Amethyst Brook Elementary School The town holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for Amethyst Brook Elementary School on Oct. 26.Town of Amherst
• 3 p.m.: Local Historic District Commission meets The Local Historic District Commission meets Oct. 26 at 3 p.m.Town of Amherst
• 4 p.m.: Amherst Housing Authority meets The Amherst Housing Authority holds a meeting on Oct. 26 at 4 p.m.Town of Amherst

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 27, 8:30 a.m.: Water Supply Protection Committee meets The Water Supply Protection Committee meets Oct. 27 at 8:30 a.m.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 10 a.m.: Residents' Advisory Committee meets The Residents' Advisory Committee meets Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 1 p.m.: Jones Library building design subcommittee meets The Jones Library Building Committee Design Subcommittee meets Oct. 27 at 1 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:15 p.m.: Welcome ceremony for sister city visitors from Japan Amherst holds a welcome ceremony on Oct. 27 at 4:15 p.m. for visitors from its sister city, Kanegasaki, Japan.Town of Amherst
• Tue, Oct 27, 7 p.m.: Book discussion covers An American Sunrise A book discussion series session on Joy Harjo's An American Sunrise is held Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28: Wednesday Market returns to town calendar The Wednesday Market is listed on the town calendar for Oct. 28.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28, 8 a.m.: Advance processing begins for Nov. 3 ballots The town begins advance processing of early and absentee voted ballots on Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 state election.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28, 10 a.m.: Meet and greet with Council on Aging and friends group Residents can meet with the Council on Aging and the Friends of the Amherst Senior Center on Oct. 28 at 10 a.m.Town of Amherst
• Wed, Oct 28, 7 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets The Conservation Commission meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst
• Thu, Oct 29, 7 p.m.: CDBG Advisory Committee meets The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee meets Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.Town of Amherst

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