Opinion: The Threats Caused By “Pure Trash” Lies
This column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. It is disorienting and disheartening to...
Year: 2021
Opinion: Love Justice And Climate Change. Danger In The Attack On Critical Race Theory
Conservatives in the U.S. have been attacking Critical Race Theory (CRT), or what they think is Critical...
Almanac: Spreadwings
One of the things I love about living in the Pioneer Valley is how quickly...
Photos Of The Week: Great Black Wasps by Robin Jaffin
Great Black Wasps enjoying the Swamp Milkweed in the pollinator preserve alongside the UMASS stadium...
Town Manager Report For August 2, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
What’s In This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
The Indy Is On Vacation
The Indy is on vacation and with the exception of the three news stories that...
Planning Board Delays Recommendation On Rezoning CVS Lot For Parking Garage
Meeting can be viewed here. Planning Board packet is here. PresentPlanning Board members: Jack Jemsek,...
Council Places Library Project Placed On November Ballot And Approves New Polling Place
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council, August 2, 2021 Note: The Indy...
Amherst Town Council Votes To Put Jones Library Project On November Ballot
(Editor’s note, 8/4/21: This article has been updated to include additional comments.) Town Council Hopes...
Almanac: Lilies Of The Lake
The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud. Buddha Paddling Lake...
Town Council May Set Referendum On Jones Library Expansion Borrowing
The Town Council agenda for Monday, August.2, shows that the Council will consider holding a...