Benefit Concert for Amherst Survival Center at The Drake
June 2, 2026
Donnie Gallagher & Friends Perform to Support Neighbors in Need The Drake will host a benefit concert featuring Donnie Gallagher & Friends on Friday, June
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Amherst Rental Permits Expire June 30
June 1, 2026
Permit Year Runs July 1 – June 30 The Town of Amherst Inspection Services reminds all residential rental property owners that current Rental Permits expire
Lunch & Learn: Sharpen Your Networking Skills at UMass Downtown
May 29, 2026
Interactive Workshop Led by Chamber Executive Director Jacob Robinson The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn session, “Sharpen Your Networking
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Millimeter Wave Systems Hiring Business Administrator in Amherst
June 2, 2026
Full-Time Office Manager Role in Engineering & Manufacturing Environment Millimeter Wave Systems is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Business Administrator/Office Manager to support daily business operations
UCP of Western Massachusetts Hiring Qualified Clinician in Amherst
June 2, 2026
Part-Time Role Supporting Adults with Autism & Developmental Disabilities UCP of Western Massachusetts is seeking a part-time Qualified Clinician to provide clinical support to adults
Lost Cat: Oscar – White & Gray
June 2, 2026
Last Seen Near West Street End of Potwine Lane in Amherst Oscar, a 12-year-old male domestic shorthair cat, has been missing since May 6, 2026.
Found Young Black & White Cat in Village Park Area
June 2, 2026
Friendly, Under 1 Year Old, Glow-in-the-Dark Collar A young (under 1 year old) black and white tuxedo cat was spotted on May 28, 2026, at
Found Cat in North Amherst – Near Cherry Hill Golf Course
June 2, 2026
Friendly White & Tabby Cat Hanging Around Homes and Barns A white and tabby domestic shorthair cat has been spotted repeatedly in North Amherst, across
Lost Cat Alert: Gary – Light Orange Tabby
June 2, 2026
Last Seen Near 118 Rocky Hill Road on May 27 A light orange tabby cat named Gary, approximately 4 years old with yellow eyes, has
Lost Cat Alert: Binx – Black & White “Batman Mask” Cat
June 2, 2026
Last Seen Near Riverboat Village Road Apartments A black and white, medium-built cat named Binx has been missing since May 15-16, 2026, from the area
Lost Dog Alert: Jack – Jack Russell Mix
June 2, 2026
Last Seen Near Routes 47 & 116, North Main Street A 10-year-old, 10-pound Jack Russell mix named Jack has been missing since May 16, 2026,
Lost Dog Alert: Sen – Border Collie
June 2, 2026
Last Seen on Stockwell Road in Hadley A border collie named Sen has been missing since March 31, 2026, from the Stockwell area in Hadley,
Lost Dog Alert: Bailey – White Bichon Frise
June 1, 2026
Last Seen on Stony Hill Road & Echo Hill in Amherst A white Bichon Frise named Bailey has been missing since January 16, 2026, at
Narcan Awareness Popup on Belchertown Common
June 1, 2026
Free Narcan, Medication Lock Boxes & Fentanyl Test Strips Belchertown Overcoming Adversity Together (BOAT) will host a Narcan Awareness Popup on Friday, June 5, 2026,
Town of Belchertown Hiring IT Technical Assistant
June 1, 2026
Full-Time Tech Support Role with Benefits The Town of Belchertown is seeking a tech-savvy Technical Assistant for its IT Department. This full-time, 35-hour-per-week position provides
Amherst Community Band Summer Concerts at Sweetser Park
June 1, 2026
Outdoor Concerts Celebrating America’s 250th & Band Favorites The Amherst Community Band will present three free summer concerts at Sweetser Park in downtown Amherst on
Amherst Ballet End of Year Celebration & Costume Exhibit
June 1, 2026
Mini-Performance, Season Celebration & Costume Restoration Exhibition Amherst Ballet invites the community to its End of Year Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2:00
Puffer’s Pond Swimming Update: Both Beaches Meet Safe Water Standards
June 1, 2026
Weekly Testing During Swimming Season (Memorial Day – Labor Day) The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s Pond, released May 27, 2026, show that
Amherst Road & Sidewalk Construction Updates
June 1, 2026
Expect Delays on Lincoln Ave, Flat Hills Road & College Street/South East Street Intersection The Amherst Department of Public Works continues multiple construction projects. Work
March & Rally Against Medicare/Medicaid Cuts in Northampton
May 30, 2026
Protest Proposed Trillion-Dollar Cuts to Healthcare A march and rally against Medicare and Medicaid cuts will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Northampton.
Level 2 Significant Drought Declared for Connecticut River Valley
May 30, 2026
Nonessential Outdoor Water Uses Banned The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has declared the Connecticut River Valley to be in a Level