Letter: Increasing Density In RG Zone Will Destroy The Character Of The Neighborhoods Without Adding Economic Benefits
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Planning Board on February 24, 2021....
Letter: Don’t Let Dense Student Housing Downtown Crowd Out What Makes Amherst Center A Nice Place To Be
They say, “If you build it, they will come.” Which raises the questions: If you...
Opinion: Jones Library Presentation – The Medium Created The Misleading Message
After watching the Jones Library’s presentation of the demolition/expansion project at the Town Council meeting...
Opinion: Plastics – Another Front In The Campaign To Save Our Climate And Health
A high school senior, Noah Kassis, is the Chair of the Youth Commission in a...
Opinion: A Zero Waste Planet For All Seasons
In the late 1960s, ecologists from scientifically and technologically advanced nations were the first to...
Two Massachusetts Court Cases Helped Set The Precedent For Abolition Of Slavery
Every year during the month of February, we celebrate Black history in the U.S., but...
Culture Club: Good Times in Gloomhaven
Drax Valarius found himself alone in the Frozen Hollows, facing the enemies before him. His...
Almanac: Sweet Sign Of Spring
Last Saturday afternoon was sunny but the air felt cold, so I did not expect...
Town Manager Report For February 22, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Photo Of The Week: An Indy February Gallery
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s In This Issue
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School Reopening Plan Is Very Limited As Most Teachers Choose to Stay Remote
Residents Urge Amherst To Fill Regional School District Budget Gap With Police Department Funds The...