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60+ Years of Environmental Education – Community Event at Hitchcock Center The Hitchcock Center for the Environment will host “Hitchcock Harvest: A Celebration of Sustainability”
Celebrate Market Opening with Music, Games & School Readiness Resources The Amherst Mobile Market will host two free community events to celebrate its 2026 opening,
Showcasing New Chamber Members & Local Businesses The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Amherst Area Business Expo on Wednesday, June 24,
Parade, Resource Fair & Celebration on June 28 Amherst Pride 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM,
Guided Walk with UMass Research Fellow Joan Milam Join Kestrel Land Trust on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Bright
Help Inform State of the Connecticut River Watershed Report The Connecticut River Conservancy is seeking community input through a brief survey as part of the
What to Look For & How to Stop the Spread Spotted lanternfly egg masses have begun hatching in Belchertown. Egg masses appear as rows of
Salary Ranges & Certification Requirements The Town of Belchertown is seeking a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic. Salary ranges: Key Qualifications Apply online at www.belchertown.org/jobs.
Drop-Off for Computers, Phones, Printers & More The IT Program is hosting a Technology Recycling Drive on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 9:00 AM to
Multiple Locations Available for Heat Relief The Town of Hadley has activated cooling centers at the following locations during normal business hours (closed on holidays):
Meet Police & Fire Chiefs at Council on Aging South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen, Fire District 1 Acting Chief Jason Houle, and Fire District
Spray Park & Air-Conditioned Locations Available As temperatures rise, South Hadley residents can cool off at the following locations: Heat Safety Reminders
Low-Key Fun League for Women Golfers The Cherry Hill Women’s Golf League is a low-key, fun league for women golfers of all skill levels. The
Treasure Hunting in Whately – Vendor Spaces Available Tom’s Famous Long Hot Dog & Grill will host a community tag sale on the field at
Free Community Reiki Circle & Sound Bath The Pelham Library will host a Reiki circle and sound bath on Wednesday, May 20, and Wednesday, June
Free Zoom Session for High School Students & Parents The Jones Library will host a free Zoom webinar, “Creating a Compelling College Application,” on Wednesday,
“Holding On To the Light” Performance by Robert Rivest Wildwood Cemetery in Amherst will host a Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4:00
Call for Local & Regional Artists – Theme: Everyday Sublime Gallery A3 in Amherst announces an open call for its 11th Annual Juried Show, to
Free Family Event – 250th Nation & 175th Town Tradition Anniversaries The Town of Amherst will host its annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on
Budget Includes Municipal, Schools, Library & Capital Town Manager Paul Bockelman has submitted the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Town Council. The budget
Town Explores Charging Options for Renters & Residents Without Driveways The Town of Amherst will host a virtual public presentation on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,
