Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town’s ADU Bylaw?
A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least...
Shutesbury Adopts the PROTECT Bylaw to Govern Town Interactions with ICE
In our criminal legal systems, who should decide when information is shared with federal immigration...
Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures, During Move-Out and Commencement Events at UMass
Source: UMass News & Media The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy...
Beacon Withdraws Plans for 140-Unit Housing Complex in North Amherst
Beacon Communities Vice President for Development Darcy Jameson informed Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Director...
School Supporters Voice Concerns About FY27 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, May 11, 2026 This meeting was...
Elementary School Building Project on Budget and on Schedule
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, May 15, 2026 The Elementary...
Affordable Housing Trust Contributes to Solar Panels on Amherst Community Homes Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, May 14, 2026 This...
Jones Library Prepares for Fundraising Changing of the Guard
Plans are underway to reconstitute the Joint Friends of the Jones Library-Board of Trustees Development...
Central Fire Station to Temporarily Relocate for Work on Jones Library Utilities
Report on the Meeting of the Jones Library Building Committee, May 11, 2026 This meeting...
Historical Commission Imposes Demolition Delay on Phillips Street Porches
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, May 12, 2026 This meeting was...
Town of Amherst Accepting Nominations for Youth Hero Awards
Submit Nominations Online by May 26 Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst Human Rights Commission (HRC) is accepting nominations...
Cherry Hill Hopes to Expand Opportunities for Cross-Country Skiing
Report of the Meeting of the Cherry Hill Working Group, May 11, 2026 This meeting...