Town of Amherst Statement on Hampshire College Closure
May 13, 2026
College to Permanently Close After Fall 2026 Semester The Town of Amherst has issued a statement regarding the announced closure of Hampshire College at the
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Upcoming Commencement Celebrations in Amherst
May 13, 2026
Expect Increased Traffic and Activity on Campus and Downtown Several colleges in Amherst will hold commencement ceremonies over the coming weeks. Residents and visitors should
Lake Holland & Lake Arcadia Aquatic Herbicide Treatment
May 12, 2026
24-Hour Water Use Restrictions for Invasive Plant Control As part of a comprehensive lake management program, Lake Holland and Lake Arcadia will be treated with
Amherst Survival Center Community Cookout
May 11, 2026
Free Summer Cookout at Mill River Park The Amherst Survival Center will host its annual Community Cookout on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 12:00 PM
Belchertown First Responders 5K & 1-Mile Walk: August 22, 2026
May 11, 2026
Inaugural Race Supports Police & Firefighter Associations The Belchertown Police Officers’ Association and Belchertown Firefighters Association will host the first-ever Belchertown First Responders 5K Run
May 2026 Visitors at Amherst Survival Center
May 10, 2026
Free Lunch & Community Resources at ASC The Amherst Survival Center (138 Sunderland Road) hosts free hot lunch Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:00
Amherst Historical Society Museum Expands Hours for Exhibit
May 8, 2026
Extended Opening Hours in Amherst for Special Exhibit Viewing The Amherst Historical Society museum will extend its open hours next week in celebration of a
Sugarloaf Gardens to Host Memorial Day Weekend Gardening Events
May 8, 2026
Free Soil Testing and Container Garden Workshop Sugarloaf Gardens will host Memorial Day Weekend gardening events on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 9:00 AM to
Hadley Community Preservation Act Workshop
May 7, 2026
Learn About CPA Funding for Local Projects The Town of Hadley will host a Community Preservation Act (CPA) Workshop on Monday, May 11, 2026, from
Hadley Council on Aging Annual Health Fair: May 7, 2026
May 6, 2026
Aging in Place Health Fair at Hadley Senior Center The Hadley Council on Aging (HCOA) and Senior Center will host their annual Aging in Place