Ancestral Bridges Exhibit Relaunches at Frost Library Unveiling Untold Stories of Black and Afro-Indigenous Families
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst Town Manager’s Office is pleased to share the announcement...
Town Will Celebrate The Year of the Dragon February 17
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What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Letter: Installing 2.5 Acres of Impermeable Plastic at High School Could Destroy Remaining Grass Fields
by Maura and Art Keene The following letter was sent to Interim School Superintendent Doug...
Letter: University Drive Is Well Suited for Housing Expansion. Let’s Do It Well
The following letter was submitted to the Amherst Planning Board on January 29, 2024. Find...
Letter: The Proposed University Drive Overlay Zone: Boundaries, Building Design, Flood Control, Setbacks, Landscape Design, Outdoor Gathering Spaces
The following photo essay was submitted to the Amherst Planning Board for their meeting on...
Opinion: How the Town Council President Has Consolidated Power
The power of a council president increases with time in office. But the current president,...
Opinion: Why Urban Forests Are Key to Fighting Climate Change
The following column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. In case you haven’t noticed...
Opinion: Silence Is Dangerous in the Current Age of Rising Fascism in the US
by Henry Giroux The following article, “Silence Is Dangerous in the Current Age of Rising...
It’s Black History Month. Here Are Three Things To Know About the Annual Celebration
by Scott NeumanThe following article, “It’s Black History Month. Here Are Three Things To Know...
What Happens When a School Bans Smartphones? A Complete Transformation
The article “What Happens When a School Bans Smartphones? A Complete Transformation.” by Tik Root...
From Other Sources, News for and About Amherst. This Week: Amherst Area News Roundup and Potpourri from Further Afield
Here are links to some local stories from last week that we were unable to...