35th Annual Pancake Breakfast for Puffer’s Pond
June 8, 2026
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Mill River Recreation Area The Friends of Puffer’s Pond will host their 35th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from
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Belchertown Community Band 40th Season
June 7, 2026
Thursday Evening Concerts in July & August on Belchertown Common The Belchertown Community Band announces its 40th season of “Concerts on the Common.” All concerts
New Speed Limit on Northampton Road in Amherst
June 5, 2026
MassDOT Approves Decrease from 40 MPH to 35 MPH Following a traffic study, the Town of Amherst requested that MassDOT change the speed limit on
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Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert in Northampton
June 8, 2026
Live Music, Speakers & Community Connection at Pulaski Park The first annual Feed the Hungry Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026,
“A Barefoot Citizen” Virtual Program at Emily Dickinson Museum
June 8, 2026
Exploring Dickinson Family Objects & National Identity In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Emily Dickinson Museum will host a free virtual program, “A Barefoot
Youth Hero Awards & Race Amity Day in Amherst
June 8, 2026
Honoring Youth Heroes & Celebrating Interracial Friendship The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission will host the annual Youth Hero Awards in conjunction with Race
Cuppa’ Joe with Paul at West Street Coffee & Tea
June 8, 2026
Informal Chat with Town Manager & DEI Director The Town of Amherst invites the community to the monthly “Cuppa’ Joe with Paul” on Friday, June
Public Hearing on Comcast Cable Television License Agreement
June 8, 2026
Town Invites Feedback on Compliance & Future Community Cable Needs The Town of Amherst invites the community to a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10,
Tick Talk at Shutesbury Public Library
June 8, 2026
Public Health Nurse on Tickborne Disease, Treatment & Prevention Public Health nurse Sarah Fiske will present a Tick Talk on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at
Friends of the Jones Library Annual Meeting with Howard Bryant
June 7, 2026
Public Invited – Featured Speaker Sports Journalist Howard Bryant The Friends of the Jones Library will hold their Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026,
Karrin Allyson & Miro Sprague Fundraiser Concert
June 7, 2026
Five-Time Grammy Nominee in Intimate Afternoon Concert Friends of Lake Warner presents a fundraiser concert featuring five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson (vocals) and acclaimed pianist
Reading Frederick Douglass Together in Amherst
June 7, 2026
Community Reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” South Congregational Church, in partnership with the Amherst DEI Department and Jones Library,
Judy Brooks Conversation: Fostering Access for Immigrants
June 7, 2026
Virtual Talk with Center for New Americans Executive Director The League of Women Voters of Amherst will host a Judy Brooks Conversation featuring Laurie Millman,
Amherst Fire Department Central Station Temporarily Closed for Construction
June 5, 2026
Construction on Drainage Pipes for Jones Library & New Utility Lines The Amherst Fire Department Central Fire Station in downtown Amherst will be temporarily closed
Hot Car Safety Reminder: Never Leave Children Unattended
June 4, 2026
Temperatures Rise Quickly – Even on Mild Days As summer approaches, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and local safety officials remind drivers that
Habitat Management Grant Program for Conserved Lands
June 4, 2026
Funding for Wildlife Habitat, Climate Resiliency & Recreation The Habitat Management Grant Program is now accepting applications from private and municipal landowners of conserved lands
Summit House Sunset Concert Series at Skinner State Park
June 4, 2026
Indoor Seating Sold Out – Porch Tickets Available Day-of-Show The Summit House Sunset Concert Series returns to Skinner State Park in Hadley for five Thursday
Summer Reading Kickoff: Chinese Acrobat Li Liu at South Hadley Library
June 4, 2026
Free Performance & Summer Reading Program Launch The South Hadley Public Library will kick off its summer reading program on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at
South Hadley Spring Community Bike Ride
June 4, 2026
7-Mile Casual Ride with Scenic River Views & Ice Cream Stop The South Hadley Bike/Walk Committee invites the community to a casual-paced spring bike ride
South Hadley Summer Concert Series on the Town Common
June 4, 2026
Free Weekly Concerts from 6:30-8:00 PM The South Hadley Recreation Department presents the Summer Concert Series on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Call for Vendors at Sugarloaf Gardens
June 4, 2026
Seeking Artisans & Growers for Two Upcoming Events Sugarloaf Gardens in Sunderland is seeking farmers and artisans for two upcoming events: Interested vendors should email info[at]sugarloafgardensma.com for