Amherst College Admits Record Percentage of First-Generation Students in Class of 2029
by Bridget Campolettano Among the admitted students, 25 percent identify as the first in their...
The Western Mass Resistance Calendar and Supplemental Reading List
Welcome to the Western Mass Resistance Calendar, a listing resistance to Trump-Musk and pro-democracy actions...
Jones Library to Close May 14 to Prepare for Renovations. Celebration of Existing Building on May 10
With the Town Manager’s signing of the construction contract with Fontaine Brothers of Springfield and...
Fort River Elementary School Time Capsule to Be Unearthed
Source: Jayne Pearl Alumni, current and former parents and guardians, and current as well as...
Public Asked to Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures During Move-out and Commencement Events at UMass
Source: UMass News and Media The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy...
New Exhibit by Painter Celeste Sze at Town Hall Art Gallery
Source: amherstma.gov A new exhibition of paintings by local artist Celeste Sze, will be on...
Amherst’s A Better Chance Program Is the Focus of Next Judy Brooks Conversation
Source: League of Women Voters Amherst The next installment of the League of Women Voters...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School
by Drew Egan and 173 additional signatories. We are a group of concerned educators and...
Letter: We Oppose Town’s Proposed Cutbacks to CRESS
by Martha Hanner and Ash Hartwell We are deeply concerned regarding the potential cutback of...
Opinion: A Strong Hampshire College Future Requires Transparency
On January 6 of this year, President Ed Wingenbach announced his resignation as leader of...
Ask Perplexity AI: Frequently Asked Questions About the Jones Expansion Needing Answers from Town Officials
This column from Ira Bryck is part of a new series entitled “Ask Perplexity AI”....