Amherst wins $296,000 state grant to improve Fort River Watershed flood resilience and wildlife passage. From our own coverage: 13 Amherst deeds recorded since early September. Also in today's brief (13 items): Amherst wins $296,000 grant for Fort River watershed; Finance Committee of T…
Amherst recorded 13 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only three carry a posted sale price so far: $580,000, $396,900 and $60,000, for a median of $396,900 among those three. The top recorded sale was 166 Harkness Rd. at $580,000, sold by the Diane J Smith Revocable Tru…
Tufts University's men's soccer team rallied from a three-goal deficit to draw Amherst College 3-3 in NESCAC play. Also in today's brief (16 items): Tufts erases 3-goal deficit in Amherst draw; Tiny art show continues at Mill District gallery; Valley Players stage 'At the Wedding' tonig…
Amherst launches zoning study for Hampshire College campus ahead of December closure. Also in today's brief (12 items): Town begins zoning study for Hampshire campus; Town kicks off a month of October events; Tiny art show on display in North Amherst; Valley Players open 'At the Wedding…
Valley Green Energy locks in new two-year electricity rate for Amherst starting in November. Also in today's brief (12 items): Valley Green Energy sets new two-year rate; Community Preservation grant applications due October 16; Tiny art show open daily in North Amherst; Budget Coordina…
Amherst wins $296,000 grant to improve flood resilience and wildlife passage in Fort River Watershed. From our own coverage: Deed data shows wide price gap, most September sales pending. Also in today's brief (13 items): Amherst wins $296,000 grant for Fort River Watershed; Bangs Commun…
Amherst Youth Hockey announced that player Cece Bizub was selected to USA Hockey's 2026 Girls National 15 Player Development Camp, the standout item in local youth sports this week. The Amherst Knights also said their 2026-27 Recreation & MOHL League season is now live for returning and…
Hampshire County Registry of Deeds recorded 13 documents tied to Amherst properties between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, though five were homestead declarations, a trustee appointment or an affidavit rather than sales. Only two of the eight actual transfers had a recorded price: $629,900 for 3…