Amherst.
town in New York, United States
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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Flooding in Amherst forced the closure of Cooley Dickinson Hospital and required remediation efforts.Some support1 report
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Residents in Amherst utilize local amenities as a coping mechanism during the ongoing heat wave.Some support1 report
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Suspects have been arrested in Moncton, N.B., following an incident that occurred in downtown Amherst.Some support1 report
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Around Amherst this week
News at the entities that move Amherst most-
National Weather Service Shared contextNational Weather Service forecasts winter storm conditions across Nevada.Moves Amherst
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Costco Shared contextExecutive orders were issued targeting companies that maintained Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.Moves Amherst
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Western New York Shared contextFoundation 214 committed $1.8 million to help Western New York Heroes move into a new facility.Moves Amherst
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American Red Cross Shared contextThe American Red Cross opened a shelter in Brevard County to assist displaced families following recent events.Moves Amherst
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Kennedy Shared contextThe Kennedy family has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration concerning an archival matter.Moves Amherst
Connections
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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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Thrasher Lake Structural
Thrasher Lake functions as a water source supplying the town of Amherst.
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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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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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Thrasher Lake Structural
The town of Amherst relies on Thrasher Lake water to raise intake levels.
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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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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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American Red Cross Shared context
The American Red Cross operates within Amherst in response to severe weather events.
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Kennedy Shared context
Kennedy's focus on infrastructure is situated within the geographical context of Amherst.
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Juana Matias Shared context
Juana Matias visited Amherst for a housing tour.
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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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Aaron Vega Shared context
Aaron Vega operates and is based in the area of Amherst, western Massachusetts.
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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.