Opinion: Smith College Students Recommend Amherst Waste Hauler Proposal (Again)
Local and Green The following column appeared originally in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. This month,...
Opinion: The Golden Opportunity of President Trump’s War on Iran
President Trump’s war on Iran offers a golden opportunity for both the Democratic Party and...
Diners: Artifacts of America’s Mid-20th Century, They Persist into the Present
I’m still drawn to diners as if it were the day I began to put...
Photo of the Week: Tree Frogs in Shutesbury
This gray tree frog was spotted in Shutesbury by Richard and Marcie Sclove on May...
What’s in This Issue?
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Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town’s ADU Bylaw?
A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least...
Shutesbury Adopts the PROTECT Bylaw to Govern Town Interactions with ICE
In our criminal legal systems, who should decide when information is shared with federal immigration...
Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Street Closures, During Move-Out and Commencement Events at UMass
Source: UMass News & Media The public is advised to plan ahead and expect heavy...
Beacon Withdraws Plans for 140-Unit Housing Complex in North Amherst
Beacon Communities Vice President for Development Darcy Jameson informed Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Director...
School Supporters Voice Concerns About FY27 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, May 11, 2026 This meeting was...
Elementary School Building Project on Budget and on Schedule
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, May 15, 2026 The Elementary...
Affordable Housing Trust Contributes to Solar Panels on Amherst Community Homes Project
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, May 14, 2026 This...