How do you find local updates? Not the news. Not the headlines. Not what the influencers are up to. But what your neighbors are doing. Where they are hanging out.
In a world of noisy feeds and disappearing posts, we wanted to create something simple that would answer this question. Something quiet but useful. Something VERY local.
That’s how Amherst Now was born.
It’s a digital noticeboard for Amherst and surrounding towns, designed to make it easy for anyone to share an announcement, find out what’s happening nearby, or support local initiatives.
No account required. No algorithm to fight. Just a clean space to post and discover what’s going on in your community.
What makes Amherst Now different?
There are plenty of places to post online; Facebook groups, listservs, bulletin boards that haven’t been updated since 2012.
But Amherst Now is built with a different energy. It’s:
- Searchable
- Mobile-friendly
- Free and open to all (as long as your notice fits our community guidelines)
- Focused on local relevance: no spam, no influencer posts drowning everyone else out, no angry posts or clickbait.
It’s for parents, artists, small business owners, students, volunteers, and town departments. It’s for anyone with something to share that matters to someone else nearby.
How to use Amherst Now
Visit amherstnow.com and:
- Browse current notices
- Post your own
- Explore categories like events, services, jobs, and community news
- Comming soon: Sign up to receive updates for the notices you’re interested in
Whether you’re organizing a fundraiser, hosting a neighborhood cleanup, or announcing a new yoga class, Amherst Now is here to help you get the word out.
If you’re local, check it out. If you’re from another town and thinking, “We could use something like this…” reach out.
We’d love to share what we’re learning.
Fungai, Your Web Guy
Founder, Artist Dynamix
Writer | Digital Storyteller | Web Developer
I believe that every serious artist should be able to make a living from their work if they want to and I’m on a mission to find the best tools, ideas, and resources to help artists succeed. I experiment with business models, monetization ideas, and new technology in my own creative process as part of this journey of discovering.