Amherst
Amherst BID selects John Page as new executive director
AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District has named John Page its new executive director.
Fort River School construction bids in under budget
AMHERST — Construction bids for the new Fort River Elementary School have come in under budget, bringing the total bid savings on the project to date to $4.8 million, according to the town.
The Narrow Gate determines former Amherst VFW a ‘viable site’ for shelter
AMHERST — The public received a presentation over Zoom on Sept. 25 about conceptual plans for the new shelter and supportive housing that is being developed at the site of the former Amherst Veterans of Foreign Wars on 457 Main St.
Hike for Hunger to help continue Amherst Survival Center’s mission
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center will once again host its fifth annual Hike for Hunger fundraiser all through the month of October, inviting participants to hike when and where they like all month in an effort to raise money for the center.
Amherst to host volunteer fair on Town Common
AMHERST — Amherst residents are invited to attend a volunteer fair on Sept. 21 to connect with local organizations that need more volunteers.
Amherst remembers Sept. 11 with North Station ceremony
AMHERST — A Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony led by the Amherst Fire Department outside of the North Fire Station offered a space for reflection and memory of the fateful day 23 years ago.
Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.
Rainbow and Allies groups growing across region
There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.
BID Block Party returns for 11th year on Sept. 19
AMHERST — North Pleasant Street in downtown Amherst will be filled with be a celebration of all things Amherst on Thursday, Sept. 19 as the Amherst Business Improvement District, has announced its 11th Annual Block Party.
Amherst awarded certification for sensory inclusivity through partnership
AMHERST — The Amherst Recreation Department and KultureCity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advocacy for inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, partnered to bring sensory inclusivity to Amherst.