The Town of Amherst hosts CRESS Day on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 12:00–4:00 PM at Mill River Recreation Area to celebrate the third anniversary of the Community Responders for Equity, Safety, and Service (CRESS) department. The event highlights CRESS’s work in providing unarmed, trauma-informed responses to non-violent community needs.
- Family-friendly activities and crafts
- Live music and community resource tables
- Food, refreshments, and opportunities to meet the CRESS team
About CRESS:
Amherst’s unarmed public safety department focuses on equity, anti-racist practices, and connecting residents to resources.
Free and open to all. Rain or shine. Click here to learn more.












