Amherst History Month By Month: The Spaces In Between
“People feel a longing to belong to the natural world wherever they live…” Robin Wall...
Year: 2023
Citizens’ assemblies: are they the future of democracy?
A look at the surge in popularity of randomly selected councils that offer an alternative to politics as we know it
Photo Of The Week: The Northern Lights Over Lake Wyola by Susan Panlilio
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s In This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Griesemer Failed To Share Information On Proposed State PFAS Ban With Town Council
State Senator Jo Comerford advised Town Council President Lynn Griesemer on December 8, following the...
Design For New K-5 Elementary School Features Improved Energy Efficiency
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) presented the proposed schematic design for the new elementary...
School Budget “Frost” Likely
Spending restrictions are expected to be instituted in the Amherst elementary school district in the...
Superintendent Recommends Delaying Move of Sixth Grade By Three Years. Space Crunch Anticipated At Fort River
At the Amherst School Committee meeting on January 24, Superintendent Michael Morris recommended changing the...
Designers Defend Mostly Steel Library Structure. Kinsey Garden Oak To Be Removed
Jones Library News Highlights For The Week Of January 23, 2023 FAA Maintains That 65%-75%...
What Will The Town Do With Its Surplus Property?
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Finance Committee, January 24, 2023 This meeting was...
CRESS Program Nearing Capacity
Report On The Meeting Of the Community Safety And Social Justice Committee, January 24, 2023...
Neighbors, Conservationists, Seek Dialogue With University On Proposed Pavilion At Renaissance Center
A group of about 20 Amherst residents met via Zoom on January 23 to discuss...