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Amherst Begins Zoning Study For Hampshire College's Campus Future

Amherst has opened a zoning study to plan what comes next for the Hampshire College campus after the college confirmed it will stop academic operations following the December 2026 fall semester. The town also introduced Dan Garcia as its new Senior Services Director, who greets resident…

Amherst's Two Disclosed Sales Span $150,000 To $547,000 Range

Ten deeds were recorded for Amherst properties between July 10 and Aug. 8, 2026, but only two disclosed a sale price. Those ranged from $150,000 to $547,000, for a median of $348,500. The period's top disclosed sale was 1107 North Pleasant Street at $547,000, sold by trustees Kiran and …

Amherst Town Council To Hold Public Forum On Out-Of-Budget Appropriations Aug. 17

Amherst Town Council will hold a public forum on out-of-budget appropriations Aug. 17 as required by the Town Charter. Heavy rain has closed a stretch of Potwine Lane to through traffic, cutting off direct access between house numbers 216 and 256, though Middle Street and West Street de…

Bangs Community Center Renovations On Track For Early 2027

Amherst's Bangs Community Center renovations, covering health and safety, accessibility, and Senior Center improvements, remain on track for completion in early 2027, with the building staying open throughout construction. The town also launched a new Agenda and Minutes Center webpage c…

S&P Global Upgrades Amherst's Bond Rating

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Amherst's general obligation bond rating this week, a sign of solid town finances. Town Hall pushed residents toward two deadlines landing Friday, Aug. 7: a brief survey on cable television service and the Public Art Commission's call for artists for its Elec…