What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Photo of the Week: Farewell to Hampshire
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents a new picture each week by a local photographer....
Hampshire College Coalition Seeks to Raise $10M in Two Weeks to Forestall Sale of Campus
A new coalition of Hampshire College alumni, students, parents, staff, and faculty calling themselves Hampshire...
Grand Opening for Izote Latin & American Kitchen, May 6
Source: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Izote Latin & American Kitchen, 460 West St. in...
Opinion: Join Me in the Streets This May Day
by Sulma Arias This year, the organizers of May Day Strong are calling for everyone...
Western Mass Mobilizes for May Day Economic Blackout
No School, No Work, No Shopping Hundreds of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups...
Town Issues Statement Regarding Hateful, Racist Letter Circulating in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov On Wednesday, April 29, Town officials were notified of letters being placed on...
Flooding and Temperature Extremes Are the Highest Risks in Amherst’s Future
Report on the Public Meeting on the Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, April 30, 2026 This...
A Better World is Possible: The World’s First Non-Violent Municipality
by Stacie Freasier The following article appeared originally in Waging Nonviolence on April 22, 2026....
Land Trust Wins $375,000 to Promote Affordable Home Ownership
Source: Amherst Community Land Trust Last week, Governor Maura Healey announced an award of $375,000...
New Appointments to Board of Health and Social Justice Committee
The following appointments were nominated by Town Manager Paul Bockelman and approved unanimously on the...
New Exhibits in May at Gallery A3
Source: Gallery A3 Mixed media collages on paper by Sue Curran join acrylic paintings on...