Opinion: Town Budget Should Prioritize Our Children
Elementary school should not feel like a job, but this is what it looks like...
Opinion: Stop the Billionaire Heist
Love, Justice, and Climate Change There are many ways to describe and to analyze what...
Photo of the Week: Durfee Conservatory in Winter by Hetty Startup
The Durfee Conservatory was established in 1867 and houses UMass’ historic plant collection. The conservatory...
What’s in This Issue?
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Allegations Against School Superintendent Unsubstantiated
Source: Amherst-Pelham Regional and Union 26 School Committees The following statement regarding accusations made against...
School Superintendent: Let’s Move Ahead Together
School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman issued the following statement on February 25, 2025, in response...
Community Turns Out in Force to Advocate for Larger School Budget
Report on the Budget Hearing for the Amherst Elementary Schools, February 27, 2025 This hybrid...
Jones Trustees Stand Firm on Renovation Plans Despite MHC Concerns
Recommendations from Historic Preservation Agencies ResistedDiscussion at the February 27 meeting of the Jones Library...
Town Council Approves $2.8 Million for Bangs Center Repairs
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 24, 2025 This was a...
CDBG Committee Announces Funding Recommendations for FY26: Public Hearing March 13
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee recommended at its meeting on February 24,...
Charter Review Committee Continues to Plan Public Outreach
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Charter Review Committee, February 27, 2025 PresentJulian Hynes...
DPW Crews Are Working on Potholes
Source: amherstma.gov If you have driven in Amherst and other communities in our region, you...