Neighbors wary of mixed-use housing project near Atkins Corner in Amherst

Neighbors wary of mixed-use housing project near Atkins Corner in Amherst

AMHERST — Vacant land on either side of Atkins Farms Country Market has long been eyed for its development potential to create a village center, where housing, along with shops and restaurants, would serve Applewood Apartments and Upper Orchard residents, as well as students, faculty and staff at Hampshire College.