SJC Kills Ballot Initiative to Cut State Income Tax
Opponents say the tech CEO-backed measure would have gutted the state’s budget and drained money...
Call to Action: Rally to Protect and Support LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, and Community Members
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst will hold a rally at the side entrance of Amherst...
Disability Pride Programs Scheduled for July 16 and July 20 to Feature Adaptive Sports
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, June 9, 2026 This...
Mark Summer Solstice with UMass Astronomy at the Sunwheel on June 21
Public is Invited to Skywatching Events at Sunrise and Sunset to Celebrate the Longest Day...
Salsa in the Park Returns June 27
Salsa con Tacos presents “Salsa in the Park” on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Letter: No Free Rides for Hate
On May 18, the Islamic Center of San Diego security guard Amin Abdullah along with...
Letter: This Summer, Let Amherst Be Your Destination
by Pat Ononibaku, Jeff Bagg, Jacob Robinson and John Page A unified call to support...
Opinion: The Body Politic Keeps the Score
This is the fourth article in a five-part series that the LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst...
Photos of the Week: Mountain Laurels in Full Bloom
by Richard Sclove and Art Keene The following photos were taken the week of June...
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Frustrations Surface at State Review of Open Meeting Law
The Massachusetts Open Meeting Law Advisory Commission (OMLAC), a body comprising representatives from the Attorney...