Amherst.
town in New York, United States
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The town's water sources include Buffalo River, which is the drinking-water source, Harris Creek, and the James River.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Local lakes and creeks in Amherst County provide water for farming and town use, drawing from sources like the Buffalo River.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Aaron Vega highlighted the innovative potential of western Massachusetts, specifically the Amherst area, noting it is often overlooked compared to the Boston region.Some support2 reports
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Costco opened new stores in Amherst and Chandler.Some support1 report
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Amherst is hosting a housing development project involving Valley Community Development and MassHousing, with Stryker Corporation involved in an acquisition.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service has issued alerts warning of flash flooding in Amherst.Some support1 report
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Severe weather caused property damage and displacement in Amherst on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
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Juana Matias visited Amherst for a housing tour, while Bosselman supervised the Public Art Commission.Some support1 report
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Flooding in Amherst forced the closure of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and required remediation efforts.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Amherst this week
News at the entities that move Amherst most-
James River StructuralCounty addresses flooding and water quality issues in the College Creek watershed, with runoff flowing into the James River.Moves Amherst
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Stryker Corporation TransactionalKevin A. Lobo was appointed as the Chair and CEO of Stryker Corporation.Moves Amherst
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National Weather Service Shared contextNational Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Chester County on October 23, 2026.Moves Amherst
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Costco Shared contextDavid Eby singled out major grocery chains, including Costco, in a recent statement.Moves Amherst
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Cape Cod StructuralLocal details were reported regarding Cape Cod residents, Yarmouth, and the County Commission chairman in Barnstable County.Moves Amherst
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Western New York Shared contextHighmark Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsored an Ice event at Canalside in Western New York.Moves Amherst
Connections
The 20 strongest of 35, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Buffalo River Structural
The Buffalo River functions as the essential drinking water source for the town of Amherst.
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James River Structural
Amherst relies on the James River as a source for water supply.
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Stryker Corporation Transactional
Stryker Corporation is currently in the process of acquiring a duplex located in Amherst.
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Thrasher Lake Structural
Thrasher Lake functions as a water source supplying the town of Amherst.
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Costco Shared context
Costco is planning to open a new store in the northern suburb of Amherst as part of its US footprint expansion.
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Cape Cod Structural
Amherst functions as a service provider whose operations are dedicated to the Cape Cod area.
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Thrasher Lake Structural
The town of Amherst relies on Thrasher Lake water to raise intake levels.
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Civil Engineering Transactional
Civil Engineering received planning board approval for expansion designs related to Amherst.
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Western New York Shared context
Amherst operates within the regional context of Western New York.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service issues alerts relevant to the location of Amherst.
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Harris Creek Structural
Amherst relies on Harris Creek as a designated source of water.
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Adrienne Adams Shared context
Adrienne Adams is conducting a political campaign while situated in the locality of Amherst.
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Bosselman Structural
Bosselman holds a supervisory role over the Public Art Commission, which is the entity Amherst operates within.
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Chris Leggett Shared context
A was involved in an incident that took place while A was located in downtown Amherst.
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Aaron Vega Shared context
Aaron Vega operates and is based in the area of Amherst, western Massachusetts.
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American Red Cross Shared context
The American Red Cross operates within Amherst in response to severe weather events.
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Boston Shared context
Amherst is described as a region overlooked by the Boston area.
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Bill Dodd Shared context
Bill Dodd operates an orchard located in Amherst.
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Juana Matias Shared context
Juana Matias visited Amherst for a housing tour.
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Moncton Mentioned together
No evidence of a relationship between Moncton and Amherst was provided.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
5 events- Aaron Vega highlighted the innovative potential of western Massachusetts, specifically the Amherst area, noting it is often overlooked compared to the Boston region.
- Costco opened new stores in Amherst and Chandler.
- Amherst is hosting a housing development project involving Valley Community Development and MassHousing, with Stryker Corporation involved in an acquisition.
- The National Weather Service has issued alerts warning of flash flooding in Amherst.
- Severe weather caused property damage and displacement in Amherst on September 3, 2026.
August 2026
3 events- The town's water sources include Buffalo River, which is the drinking-water source, Harris Creek, and the James River.
- Juana Matias visited Amherst for a housing tour, while Bosselman supervised the Public Art Commission.
- Flooding in Amherst forced the closure of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and required remediation efforts.