Amherst Survival Center Winter Closures Announced
December 15, 2025
The Amherst Survival Center will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025; Thursday, January 1, 2026; and Monday, January 19, 2026, for holidays. The center
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Orchard Valley Lantern Festival for Immigrant Justice in Amherst
December 15, 2025
The Orchard Valley Lantern Festival, a fundraiser for the LUCE Immigrant Justice Hotline, will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM at
Amherst Charter Review Public Forum
December 15, 2025
The Amherst Charter Review Committee will hold a public forum on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM to present its Preliminary Report and gather
Resident Capital Requests Open in Amherst
December 12, 2025
The Town of Amherst is accepting capital project requests from residents through Monday, January 5, 2026, until 4:30 pm. This process allows residents to propose
Food Drive at Arcpoint Brewing in Belchertown
December 11, 2025
Arcpoint Brewing Company, located at 30 Front Street in Belchertown, is collecting non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The drive
Amherst Police Department Welcomes New K-9 Officer Mojo
December 10, 2025
The Amherst Police Department has added K-9 Officer Mojo, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois, to its K-9 Unit. The dog, donated by The Hometown Foundation Inc.,
Amherst Community Connections Relocates to New Address
December 9, 2025
Amherst Community Connections has moved to a new location at 256 North Pleasant Street in Amherst. The organization, which provides support services and resources, relocated
Belchertown Tri-Lakes Calendar Raffle
December 8, 2025
The Belchertown Tri-Lakes Association is selling calendar raffle tickets to fund lake conservation for Arcadia, Metacomet, and Holland Lakes. Each $10 ticket provides 31 chances
Peace Development Fund Grant Applications Open
December 8, 2025
The Peace Development Fund is now accepting grant applications from organizations and projects focused on social justice, peacebuilding, and community organizing. The application period is
Matching Grant Campaign for Valley Nonprofits
December 8, 2025
Resilient Valley and the Peace Development Fund are running the #DONTSITONYOURDAF campaign to encourage donations from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to local nonprofits. The campaign,