A Better World is Possible: Assemblies, A Path to Co-Governance and Democratic Renewal
by Ben Palmquist A hybrid model of assemblies may be the key to bringing in...
Town Manager Report for December 12, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Photos of the Week: A 2025 Favorites Gallery
Compiled by Art Keene Last year, we published 224 photos that were contributed by our...
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Opinion: The Common Share Food Co-op: Reflections on a Failure to Launch
The Common Share Food Co-op project is over. (The co-op has had several names over...
Jones Funding Request Questioned by Community Preservation Act Committee
Amherst Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee members heard a presentation by Jones Library representatives on...
Middle School Closes Early Due to Staff Absences
Students at Amherst Regional Middle School were sent home early on Friday, December 19, because...
Amherst School Committee Considers Proposal to Keep Sixth Grade in the Elementary Schools
Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, December 17, 2025 This meeting was held in the...
Introducing Amethyst Brook Elementary School and Chestnut Street Academy
School Committee Approves Names for Two New District Schools The Amherst School Committee formally approved...
Planning Board Seeks to Balance Needs of Students and Year-Round Residents
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, December 17, 2025 This meeting was...
Town Manager Receives Excellent Annual Evaluation from Town Council
The Amherst Town Council has once again commended Town Manager Paul Bockelman for “continued excellent work”...
Third Iteration of Town Council Ends Term with Praise for Outgoing Councilors
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, December 15, 2025 This was a...