Opinion: Smith College Students Recommend Amherst Waste Hauler Proposal (Again)
Local and Green The following column appeared originally in the Daily Hampshire Gazette on May...
Opinion: The Golden Opportunity of President Trump’s War on Iran
President Trump’s war on Iran offers a golden opportunity for both the Democratic Party and...
Town Councilors Issue Nakba Remembrance Day Statement
Source: Jill Brevik May 18, 2026 Town Councilors Jill Brevik (District 1), Amber Cano-Martin (District...
Opinion: Democracy is Often Inconvenient. Public Process Can Be Messy.
There is something increasingly troubling happening in public life, and Amherst is not immune to...
Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd Urges UMass Graduates to Take Chances
UMass President Marty Meehan presides over ceremony for more than 7,000 graduates Source: UMass News & Media The first...
What’s in This Issue?
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Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town’s ADU Bylaw?
A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least...
Shutesbury Adopts the PROTECT Bylaw to Govern Town Interactions with ICE
In our criminal legal systems, who should decide when information is shared with federal immigration...
Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures, During Move-Out and Commencement Events at UMass
Source: UMass News & Media The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy...
Beacon Withdraws Plans for 140-Unit Housing Complex in North Amherst
Beacon Communities Vice President for Development Darcy Jameson informed Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Director...
School Supporters Voice Concerns About FY27 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, May 11, 2026 This meeting was...
Elementary School Building Project on Budget and on Schedule
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, May 15, 2026 The Elementary...