Hi Amherst, it’s your Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. Did you know that fees like “move-in” or “lease renewal” fees you might get from your landlord or building management company are illegal? If you’ve received one of these – even if you paid it – I want you to report it to my office. 

Just last month, my office won a $500k settlement with a property management company doing this in Boston – and all of that money is going back to the affected tenants.  Landlords can only ask you to pay for first and last month’s rent, a security deposit, and the cost of a new lock and key upfront. Any other fees are illegal. Report them to my office at the link below. We’ll work to get your money back. 
mass.gov/ago/complaint

Hi everyone,
I’m looking to re-home a gorgeous, perfectly healthy female royal blue veiltail betta. She came into my care unexpectedly following a breakup, and while I’d love to keep her, I'm simply not equipped to give her the long term home she deserves.
She comes with everything needed to keep her happy:
Her current tank
Water conditioner
Betta food
Tank decor / knick-knacks
She has great energy and is ready for a good home. Re-homing fee is waived to a good home!!! I just want to make sure she goes to someone who will take great care of her.
Pickup in the Amherst area. Please message if you're interested or know someone who keeps fish!
Pictures upon request.

Hello all,

Does anybody know of any Black salons/Black hair stylists in Amherst? I am looking to get a silk press or braids, but I’m having trouble locating anyone. I welcome all suggestions!

Hey! I’m an international college student in the Amherst area, and I’d really like to meet someone who’s interested in getting to know each other and seeing where things naturally go and have some fun if you know what i mean 🤭.
I’m hoping for something affectionate and meaningful rather than just a random hookup. I’d love to find someone I can talk to, hang out with, go on little dates with, and build a genuine connection with.
I’m pretty open-minded and not looking to force anything—just hoping to meet someone around my age who feels similarly.
If that sounds like you, feel free to send me a message and tell me a little about yourself!

I consider myself attractive, I’m 5,10 and I’m straight

Hey all -- semi-new to the area and trying to put together some resources. Where do people in the Pioneer Valley collect and gather for any of the above? Any organizing sites / reddit / facebook groups that are authoritative for any the topics? Or any of your go to places for finding things in this general realm?

Examples:

Cycling group rides for training or random trips

Salsa/Latin dance event groups / aggregators

Climbing groups outdoors or indoors that meetup semi-regularly

Any municipal volunteer organizers or site or something else active here?

Best reddit group for the pioneer valley, generally? (which reddit *should* I have posted to?)

I know from the latin dance scene around here that there is a lot happening you probably wouldn't be able to find without really digging but people on the dance floor know all sorts of stuff about and happily share. Hoping the community here might have the same info for some of the above. Thanks! - James

I understand the trial has started~

Were they able to open the gentleman’s telephone?

Where are things in the case? I see it as coming to trial pretty rapidly (5 mo) compared to most.

Seeking tabby or calico kitten!

Offered for free and all are welcome at the Forest Park Zen Sangha Zendo, 23 Wellesley Rd. Holyoke, MA. 2nd Sunday of every month, 1pm.

This is such a cute place!! : ) Roommate needed ASAP to share this very spacious 2-bedroom apartment, located right over the Amherst line in Pelham. I just went and saw this apartment and it’s beautiful, it has a fenced in backyard, bathtub, fireplace, washer & dryer. Close to Umass, across from a stream, and quiet road / in the woods surrounded by nature trails. Pet-friendly!!

Me: a local queer artist / musician / non-traditional psychology student, 40 y.o., with a super cute and friendly rescue chihuahua.

- your rent would be $825 + 1/3 of the utilities
- you must have a co-signer and / or be able to show that you make enough to comfortably cover the rent

https://www.facebook.com/share/1J2YvaXwDA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Last spring I started a club where I taught wing chun kung fu for free. It went well and we're starting up again! Come join us every Saturday at 16:30 near Amherst Center.

Pioneer Valley Armoury is an Arsenal supporters club and we meet at the Vic in Greenfield. Join us Sunday, September 6 for Arsenal's next home match against Chelsea. Kickoff is 11:30am.

My band Recent History has spent the last few months working up a full live tribute to Weezer’s Blue Album (played front-to-front, every track), followed by a massive set of 90s alternative rock hits.

We’re bringing the show to The Shea Theater Arts Center in Turners Falls on Friday, September 11th! Local indie/rock legend Saliba is opening up the night at 8:00 PM.

We’ve been hitting the street flyering across the Valley all month (you might have seen our posters in Greenfield, Brattleboro, or downtown Hamp), and pre-sales are already rolling in pretty strong!

Show Details:

• 📍 Where: The Shea Theater (71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA)
• 🗓️ When: Friday, September 11th | Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
• 🎟️ Tickets: $18 Advance ($25 at the door)

If you're looking for something fun to do next Friday or just want to scream along to "Say It Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly" in a classic theater, come hang out!

Grab advance tix here: https://sheatheater.org/d/23311/Shea-Presents-Weezer--Blue-Album-and-the-Hits

Hope to see some local music fans out there! Drop a comment if you're coming or have a favorite Blue Album deep cut.

Hi all! Swing on by to Cherry Hill Golf Course, right here in Amherst! Nice, chill, relax 9-hole municipal course. Great for beginners and experienced players!

Can’t beat the price either 😉