Scott Merzbach

AMHERST — With late buses causing students to miss class time and breakfast, the Amherst, Pelham and Amherst-Pelham Regional schools are developing a revised transportation plan that will likely scale back the number of morning stops. The district already... See more

AMHERST — Concerns over the operation of the town transfer station, should a pay-as-you-throw curbside trash, recycling and compost system be implemented, have led Town Council members to call for a more in-depth community discussion. The council's Town S... See more

AMHERST — The Amherst Town Council is seeking to join Mayors for Peace, the international organization that advocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Councilors on Monday unanimously supported the measure, which was advocated by resident Bruce Stedm... See more

HADLEY — Significant investments in the town's water and sewer infrastructure and additional money that will go toward improving roads are among $2.25 million in spending approved by voters at special Town Meeting Thursday. In a session that lasted less t... See more

AMHERST — Halloween will be arriving a few days early, both in downtown Amherst and at the Amherst Dog Park, with events happening this weekend. On Saturday at 2 p.m., the Friends of the Amherst Dog Park hosts the fifth annual dog costume 'Halloween Pawty... See more