What Is Amherst’s Top Spending Priority? The Answer May Surprise You
What is Amherst government’s highest spending priority? Many will be quick to answer “education.” Amherst...
Month: May 2023
How Well Are Town Committees Complying With Open Meeting Requirement For Minutes?
Most Amherst town officials agree that public participation and access are a critical part of...
Letter: Coalition Demands Response To UMass Police Misconduct
The following letter was signed by 731 members of the UMass community. The names of...
Almanac: Beetle Art
Between rain squalls last week I hiked the Emily Dickinson Trail along the Fort River....
A Better World Is Possible: Portugal Caps Rents, Gives Away Vacant Flats And Suspends VAT On Basic Foodstuffs
The following article by Kasija Milosevic appeared originally in NeueZeit.at on April 6, 2023 and...
Town Manager Report For May 1, 2023
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Photo Of The Week: Happy Beaver Enjoying His Fresh Dinner By Darya Zelentsova
Happy Beaver along the Norwottuck Rail Trail. Check out the photographs of Darya Zelentsova at...