Six Candidates Vie For Three Open Seats On Planning Board
The Community Resources Committee of the Town Council will conduct interviews for the three open...
Town Receives Grant to Explore Trash Reduction Strategies
The Town of Amherst has received a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Technical Assistance...
Black Sheep Deli And Queen’s Greens Receive Grants to Improve Local Food Security
Source: mass.gov Two Amherst businesses have received state grants to improve local food security. The...
Baker Annouces Rapid Response COVID-19 Testing For School Outbreaks
Source: mass.gov Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday (8/20) that the state is forming a...
Town Council Drafts Evaluation and Goals for Town Manager
Report on Town Council Meeting (8/17/20) The meeting was held via Zoom webcast and was...
Local Historic District Commission Meeting Report, 8/17/20
The meeting was held via Zoom webcast and was recorded. Participating: Commission members: Jennifer Taub...
Town Manager Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Town Boards and Committees
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Manager is looking for volunteers to serve on the following boards...
UMass Amherst Ranked #1 For Campus Dining For Fifth Consecutive Year
Soure: UMass News and Media For the fifth year in a row, the University of...
Letter: Vanderbilt University Imposes Severe Sanctions For Student Violations Of COVID-19 Policies
I have just written to Representative Mindy Domb and State Senator Jo Comerford about Vanderbilt...
Letter: Student Parties Will Inevitably Produce A COVID-19 Surge In Amherst
I appreciate the measures our town’s colleges, university, and government have taken to lessen the...
Letter: Change To Site Plan Review Sends Wrong Message To Potential Investors
Amherst’s need for development, versus wise limits that prevent overbuilding, have long been in a...
Letter: Ed Markey Is A True Progressive
I strongly encourage people to vote for Ed Markey in the Massachusetts primary, September 1. ...