What’s in This Issue?
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Library Trustees Acknowledge That Fundraising Gap Will Be Substantial
At their July 30, 2026 meeting, the Jones Library Trustees finally received a fundraising update...
A Brief History of Amherst Housing – What’s Worked and What Has Not
By Ira Bryck and Art Keene This analysis was prepared with the assistance of Perplexity...
Human Rights Commission Gets New Charge, Continues Work on Immigration
After years in development, the Amherst Town Council approved a new charge for the Human...
Puffer’s Pond Exceeds State Bacteria Limits for Safe Swimming
Town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on July 27 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli at the...
Amherst Kids and Teens Eat Free This Summer
The Summer Eats Program, which offers free meals to kids and teens, is operating at...
New Logos for Amherst’s New Schools
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools After months of submissions, community voting, and incredible creativity, Amethyst...
Amity Street Affordable Homeownership Project Gets Its Final Permit
Report on the Meeting of the Planning Board, July 29, 2026 This meeting was held...
Senior Center Welcomes Dan Garcia as New Director
Amherst seniors welcomed new Director of Senior Services Daniel (Dan) Garcia at a reception at...
Alexis Wheeler Named Assistant Planning Director
Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced at the July 20 Town Council meeting that the town...
Citizens Bank is Parting Ways with Two ICE Contractors
by Christopher Shea The following article appeared originally in the Rhode Island Current on July...
NYC Mayor Mamdani Unveils 30% Discount at New Municipal Grocery Stores
A Better World is Possible Source: nyc.gov New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy...