Letter: Absence Of Checks And Balances In Town Government Undermines Democracy
This letter appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Recently Raymond La Raja wrote a rejoinder...
Letter: Too Many Unanswered Questions About Rezoning Lot Behind CVS For A Parking Garage
The following letter was sent to members of the Amherst Town Council and the Amherst...
Letter: Fort River Watershed Needs Retention Dams With Navigable Spillways
The following letter was sent to the Town Manager, Conservation Director, Superintendent of Public Works...
Opinion: Local And Green (#27): Our Biggest Enemy Is No Longer Climate Denial But Climate Delay
This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin “Future generations will look back on the...
Opinion: The Threats Caused By “Pure Trash” Lies
This column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. It is disorienting and disheartening to...
Opinion: Love Justice And Climate Change. Danger In The Attack On Critical Race Theory
Conservatives in the U.S. have been attacking Critical Race Theory (CRT), or what they think is Critical...
Almanac: Spreadwings
One of the things I love about living in the Pioneer Valley is how quickly...
Photos Of The Week: Great Black Wasps by Robin Jaffin
Great Black Wasps enjoying the Swamp Milkweed in the pollinator preserve alongside the UMASS stadium...
Town Manager Report For August 2, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
What’s In This Issue?
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The Indy Is On Vacation
The Indy is on vacation and with the exception of the three news stories that...
Planning Board Delays Recommendation On Rezoning CVS Lot For Parking Garage
Meeting can be viewed here. Planning Board packet is here. PresentPlanning Board members: Jack Jemsek,...