AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - The town of Amherst is inviting residents to participate in the Amherst "Rubbish Roundup," a community-wide cleanup event. MassDEP fines Montague business for extensive land-clearing The event is set for Sunday, April 6, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and aims to brin g together individuals, families, and organizations to help beautify local parks and public spaces. Residents, businesses, student groups, neighborhood associations, and community organizations are encouraged to take part in the initiative. Volunteers will work at designated cleanup sites across Amherst, including Mill River Recreation Area, Town Hall/North Common, Groff Park, and other areas in need of attention. Participants must register by Sunday, March 30. Cleanup site captains will be present at each location to distribute supplies, assign tasks, and provide safety instructions. While necessary equipment will be available, volunteers are encouraged to bring their own work gloves, eye protection, and wear appropriate clothing, including closed-toe shoes. For additional details or questions, contact info@amherstma.gov or call 413-259-3002. Local News Headlines Thunderbirds host post-parade party following St. Patrick’s festivities Amherst to host “Rubbish Roundup” for community cleanup Tax amendment could safeguard state’s small farms Experts share tips at Western Mass Home and Garden Show WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com. ...read more read less