Census of Amherst’s 6000 Public Trees Will Enhance Management of Our Urban Forest
The following column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. How many trees grow along the...
Year: 2024
Saving Money on Clean Energy for Schools
The following article appeared previously in the Amherst Current. It is reposted here with permission...
Resources for Women and LGBTQ+ People in Uncertain Times
by Dede Wilson and Robin Jaffin The following article, “Resources for Women and LGBTQ+ People...
Photo Essay: Amherst College Art Students Get Active in Amherst
This short article honors two amazing professors at Amherst College who, in different ways, have...
Photo of the Week: Holiday Parade
Holiday Parade: Procession of wild turkeys on West Pelham Road in Shutesbury, MA. Our feature, Photo...
What’s In This Issue?
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Town Issues Statement Reaffirming Amherst’s Status as a Sanctuary City
Source: amherstma.gov Today, Town of Amherst officials were made aware of a U.S. Immigration and...
School Committees Respond to Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent
At the November 12 joint meeting of the Regional School Committee, Amherst School Committee, and...
Amherst Pelham Education Association Condemns Anonymous Critique of Superintendent
The Amherst Pelham Education Association (APEA) strongly condemns the way in which anonymous criticisms were...
Regional School Committee Endorses Reform of Charter School Funding, Prepares Recommendations for FY26 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, November 12, 2024, Part 2. Read...
School Building Project Still Stalled over Bid Protests
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted a brief meeting on November 15, 2024, to...
Plans to Complete Jones Library Historic Preservation Review Remain Murky. Capital Campaign Again Fails to Submit Report
Report on the Meetings of the Amherst Historical Commission, November 4, 2024, and Jones Library...