Opinion: Hanneke’s Bid To Constrain Public Comment Is An Assault On Democracy
by Art and Maura Keene On Monday March 6, the Town Council will consider changes...
Year: 2023
Opinion: For A Thriving Downtown Amherst, Get Rid Of The Cars
A version of this column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Our master plan in...
Amherst History Month-by-Month: Amherst’s Green Places
I find myself using the word view-shed when discussing the issues of historic architecture and...
Happy International Women’s Day: a look back at over a century of the global fight for justice and equality
From New York to Beijing, women have been demanding their rights on 8 March since 1908. Much remains to be done, say activists, but there is reason for celebration
From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst. This Week – Local News Roundup With Reports On Blarney Blowout And BORGS
This feature offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers. ...
Town Manager Report for March 6, 2023
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Photo Of The Week: Two Moonlit Views From Bare Mountain by Vira Douangmany Cage
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s In This Issue?
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Amherst’s Long-serving Police Chief Announces Retirement
Source: amherstma.gov Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone announced his retirement after 46 years of service...
FY24 Local Aid Package: Boon For Library, Beans For Schools
Amherst Finance News Highlights For The Week Of February 27, 2023 Governor’s State Aid Proposal...
Planning Board And Town Planners Continue To Voice Concerns About Proposed Relaxation Of Permitting
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Planning Board Public Hearing, March 1, 2023 This...
Planning Board Offers Suggestions For Achieving More Housing In Amherst
Report On The Special Meeting Of The Amherst Planning Board, February 21, 2023 This meeting...