Keep Busy During School Vacation Week with Winterfest Events
The Recreation Department has partnered with community organizations to provide a variety of activities for...
Opinion: Will Jones Library Request for CPAC Money Prevent Funding for Preservation of Goodwin A.M.E. Zion Church?
Two issues related to historic preservation are really riling me up these days. First, in...
Opinion: Time to Say No to More Town Money for the Jones Library Demolition-Expansion Project
On Thursday, February 5, the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is scheduled to continue its...
Opinion: What Will We Do When ICE Comes to Amherst?
It was extremely encouraging to see so many young protestors willing to brave the cold...
Letter: Is Amherst Destined to Become an Extension of the UMass Campus?
The following letter was sent to the Planning Board, Planning Department and Amherst Town Council...
What’s in This Issue
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Amherst Joins the Nation in Saying ICE Out for Good
by Maura Keene, Art Keene, and Josna Rege Hundreds of people gathered on the Amherst...
Regional School Committee Asks Town To Fund Repairs on Middle School Roof. Affirms District Bullying Policy
Report on the Joint Meeting of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees, January 27,...
Strong Community Opposition to Possible Closing of Pelham Elementary School
Report on the Joint Meeting of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees, January 27,...
Superintendent Explains Why Pelham School Budget Discussion Was Not Broadcast by Amherst Media
School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman (Dr. Xi) issued a press release today (01/30) explaining why...
Cherry Hill Is Not a Failing Golf Course
Report on the Meeting of the Cherry Hill Working Group, January 21, 2026 This meeting...
Town’s Morning Movement and Mentoring Program Wins Award for Innovation
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst was recognized with the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s 2026 Kenneth E....