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Salary $59,000-$68,000 – Apply Online The Hadley Police Department is hiring full-time police officers. Salary ranges from $59,000 to $68,000 based on training and experience.
Tree Removal – Road Closed Between North Liberty & Bardwell Streets The Belchertown Department of Public Works will conduct tree removal on North Washington Street
Three Specialty Films – Network (4K), Sugar Island & Sorry to Bother You with Boots Riley Q&A Amherst Cinema celebrates Art House Theater Day on
Free Outdoor Program for Ages 0-10 – Mindfulness, Yoga, Nature Art & Scavenger Hunt Earth Child New England, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of
Paintings & Interactive Works Inspired by Finnish Boreal Forests – Opening Reception July 3 Gallery A3 (28 Amity Street, Amherst) presents “Patterns of the Forest,”
Full-Time Role Maintaining Infrastructure Data & GIS Operations The Town of Amherst Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an Asset Management and GIS Technician
Free Community Event – 5K, Music, Youth Vendor Village & Celebration of Recovery The 10th annual SOAAR 5K & Recovery Rally takes place on Saturday,
25+ Years of Nursing Experience – Serving Belchertown, Ware & Pelham The Quabbin Health District has welcomed Candice Clark, RN, as its new Public Health
Free All-Levels Yoga – Bring a Mat or Towel – No Reservations Needed Yoga with the Cows takes place on Sundays at 9:00 AM at
Learn About Composting, See a Worm Bin & Plant Seeds – All Ages Amy Donovan, Program Director at Franklin County Solid Waste Management District, presents
Slides, Displays & T-Shirt Craft – Ages 6+ Jerry Schneider presents “Discover Local Butterflies” on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Hands-On Pasta Making – Ages 9+ – Nut-Free, Contains Eggs & Gluten Food Explorers hosts a 90-minute colorful cooking class on Friday, July 10, 2026,
Yiddish Songs & Stories – Thursday, July 9, 7:30 PM Eleanor Reissa and Frank London’s Klezmer Brass Allstars kick off Yidstock with an evening of
Exhibit Features Dime Novels, Story Pamphlets & Radical Yiddish Literature “Yiddish Pulp—Writing for the Masses” is now on display in the Brechner Gallery at the
Registration Now Open – 15 Spaces Available – Attendance at All Sessions Required A free four-day Intro to Taekwondo program for girls ages 8-12 will
Learn About Animals, Plants & Poop – All Ages Welcome The Jones Library Kids Room (101 University Drive, Amherst) hosts a Crafternoon with Amherst College
Storytime & Activity Stations – Recommended for Ages 2-10 The Jones Library Kids Room (101 University Drive, Amherst) hosts a “Chirri and Chirra” Crafternoon on
Beginner-Friendly Course – Ages 12+ – All Equipment Provided Discover the art of archery in a beginner-friendly course led by a skilled archer on Saturday,
35 Local Artisans – Live Music – Free Family-Friendly Event River Valley Co-op in Easthampton (228 Northampton Street) hosts an Artisan Fair on Saturday, June
Special Tour, Live Music & Rare Artifacts – Walk-ins Welcome Piti Theatre invites the community to the Dino Trail Week Kick-Off Event on Friday, June
Vendor Spaces Available – $40 Fee for Two Parking Spots The South Hadley Music Parents Association (SHMPA) hosts a Vendor Fair on Sunday, October 4,
