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ANALYTICS
Numbers in parentheses indicate change from the previous week.

Number of Unique Page Views:
Last 30 days: 46,947 (-1420)
Last Week: 12,429 (+1299)
Number of Unique Sessions
Last 30 days: 20,179 (-1205)
Last Week: 4649 (-424)

TOP FIVE MOST-READ ARTICLES IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
1. Investigation Conducted by Former ARPS HR Director Kathy Mazur Found to Be “Highly Inadequate” by Art Keene
2. Opinion: Leverett Is Not Florida by John Varner
3. Library Project Fundraisers To Pay Themselves $1 Million Through 2027 by Jeff Lee
4. Interim Superintendent Not Forthcoming with Answers to Questions from School Committee by Art Keene
5. Council Approves Costliest Library Project in Massachusetts by Jeff Lee

TOP FIVE MOST-READ ARTICLES LAST WEEK
1 .Opinion: The UMass Connection to Amherst Town Government. When Is It a Conflict of Interest? by Darcy DuMont
2. Opinion: Councilors Approved Another $10M for Jones Expansion but Got Nothing in Return by Art Keene
3.Letter: Town’s Capital Spending Priorities out of Whack by Marilyn Denny
4. Amherst Pelham Education Association Joins Labor-wide Call for Ceasefire by the Amherst Indy
5. Opinion: Reflections at the End of the Year by Michael Greenebaum

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?
CAMPUS
Opinion: The UMass Connection to Amherst Town Government. When Is It a Conflict of Interest? by Darcy DuMont

DEMOCRACY
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst.  This Week – Local News Roundup and the Disappearance of Local Media and Its Implications for Democracy by Art Keene

EVENTS
Amherst Will Celebrate the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 15
Winterfest 2024: Embrace the Magic of Winter in Our Community
Amherst Fire and Ice Festival, February 3
What’s Happening in Amherst? by Art and Maura Keene

FEATURES
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst.  This Week – Local News Roundup and the Disappearance of Local Media and Its Implications for Democracy by Art Keene
Photo of the Week: Along Emily’s Path by Jonathan Plant

HISTORY / HISTORIC PRESERVATION
History Museum Seeks Protections and Concessions from Library Project by Jeff Lee
Where Will CPA Funds Likely Be Spent in 2025? by Maura Keene

HOUSING
Where Will CPA Funds Likely Be Spent in 2025? by Maura Keene

INFRASTRUCTURE
Amherst Will Get Extra $383,000 for Road Repairs from “Millionaires’ Tax” by Art Keene
Letter: Town Should Be Able to Find the Money Needed to Fix Our Roads by Tom McBride

JOURNALISM / MEDIA
Indy Editors to Appear on WHMP’s Panorama by Art Keene
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst.  This Week – Local News Roundup and the Disappearance of Local Media and Its Implications for Democracy by Art Keene

LIBRARY
History Museum Seeks Protections and Concessions from Library Project by Jeff Lee
Letter: Town Should Be Able to Find the Money Needed to Fix Our Roads by Tom McBride

OPINION
Letter: Town Should Be Able to Find the Money Needed to Fix Our Roads by Tom McBride
Opinion: The UMass Connection to Amherst Town Government. When Is It a Conflict of Interest? by Darcy DuMont

PARKING
Winter Storm is Coming. Parking Ban in Effect by Art Keene

PUBLIC HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY
Winter Storm is Coming. Parking Ban in Effect by Art Keene
COVID-19 Is Back! by Art Keene
Town Offers Winter Ultility Assistance Information

RECREATION
Where Will CPA Funds Likely Be Spent in 2025? by Maura Keene

TOWN GOVERNMENT
History Museum Seeks Protections and Concessions from Library Project by Jeff Lee
Where Will CPA Funds Likely Be Spent in 2025? by Maura Keene
Amherst Will Get Extra $383,000 for Road Repairs from “Millionaires’ Tax” by Art Keene
Council Leadership Unchanged for 2024 by Maura Keene
Town Offers Winter Ultility Assistance Information
Want to Shrink Your Tax Bill? Town Assessor Announces Exemptions
Opinion: The UMass Connection to Amherst Town Government. When Is It a Conflict of Interest? by Darcy DuMont