From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst: This Week, Catching Up
I have assembled some stories from last week that we were unable to cover in...
Area Organizers Respond to Escalating Federal Aggression Towards Cuba
by R. Nicholas As the Trump administration’s trade embargo against Cuba ramps up, local organizers...
Indy Rewind | Almanac: Black Squirrels
Editor’s note: The Almanac column ‘Black Squirrels” first appeared in the Indy on March 12, 2021. Since...
Photos of the Week: Amazing Area Wildlife
View more photos by Treya Sage Dutil on Nextdoor. Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents...
What’s in This Issue?
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ZBA Split on Appeal of Permit for Oversized Accessory Dwelling Unit
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, July 23, 2026 This meeting...
Two Sites Under Consideration for New DPW Facility
Report on the Meeting of the DPW Building Committee, 7/22/26 Present Cristine Gray Mullen (Chair),...
DPW Move from Existing Building Not Feasible by Oct. 1
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, July 20, 2026 This was a...
Town Explores Zoning Options for Hampshire College Campus
Consultants See Possibility for as Many as 2,400 New Housing Units The town of Amherst...
Hampshire College Students Express Concern for Preserving Cultural Center
Report on the Meeting of the Historical Commission, July 21, 2026 This meeting was held...
Parking Commission to Seek Fix for Kendrick Park Parking Shortage
Report on the Meeting of the Transportation and Parking Commission, July 15, 2026 This meeting...
Swimming Now Allowed at Puffer’s Pond
Swimming is now allowed at Puffer’s Pond. The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s...