Public input welcomed at June forum about new Amherst housing facility
AMHERST — A new project dedicated to mitigating the problem of regional homelessness is currently revving up in Amherst.
Committees execute contract with new ARPS superintendent
AMHERST — After officially naming Ericilda Xiomara Herman the district’s new superintendent in late April, the Amherst Pelham Regional Schools School Committee and Union 26 School Committee officially executed a contract with the new superintendent.
Summer Sips wine tasting to benefit Newman Catholic Center in Amherst
AMHERST — Newman Catholic Center is prepping to host its first ever “Summer Sips” wine tasting event to benefit the ministry of the center on Friday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m. inside the center’s new facility located at 111 Thatcher Rd. on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
State approves Valley Green Energy, Amherst leads community choice aggregation
AMHERST — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities’ approved the Valley Green Energy Community Choice Aggregation application, which will now lead to Amherst, Northampton and Pelham having collective buying power to purchase electricity more competitively and increase the amount of renewable energy in the electricity supply.
Amherst Planning Board approves two-story carriage house for the Evergreens
AMHERST — The Amherst Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review by the Emily Dickinson Museum for a new 1,650 square-foot, two-story carriage house right next to the Evergreens on 232 Main St.
Amherst town manager presents $97M budget to Town Council
AMHERST — Town Manager Paul Bockelman officially presented his proposed $97 million fiscal year 2025 budget to the Amherst Town Council during the May 6 meeting.