News & Updates

By Paige Rawson October 16, 2025
Hailing from the Amherst area, local artist Gillian Haven spent 20 years of her career living across the country. Now based in Pelham, Haven sat down with Amherst Media to discuss her creative process.
By Paige Rawson September 25, 2025
In the summer of 2024, Amherst Rec launched their adaptive swim program. Their goal to make the pool, a notoriously stressful setting for those with sensory difficulties, more inclusive for all. 
By Paige Rawson September 11, 2025
With the original location closed for renovation, the Jones Library has been settling nicely into its new temporary location on University Drive.
By Paige Rawson August 21, 2025
On some Saturdays during the growing season, you can find the Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee with shovels in hand and their yellow town truck behind them, digging into the Earth in their effort to preserve and protect Amherst's trees.
By Paige Rawson August 12, 2025
The fifth annual Odenong Powwow took place this past May, bringing together community members for an ancient Native Cultural Celebration.
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