There Is No Snapping Back from The Trauma of Authoritarianism
Two Powerful Films Depict How the Trauma Inflicted by Brutal Regimes Lasts for Decades. by...
Resistance Is Not Futile: Finding Resistance, Resilience, and Hope in Cinema
This column also appeared in Eben Shapiro’s Substack on February 1, 2026. Earlier this week,...
Photos of the Week: An Indy January Gallery
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Town Declares Parking Ban Beginning Sunday Night
Source: amherstma.gov Due to inclement weather, the Town of Amherst Department of Public Works has...
Following Angst-filled Discussion, School Committee Accepts Sixth-Grade Move to Middle School for Fall 2026
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, January 20, 2026 This meeting was...
FY 2026 Town Finances on Target. No Decision on Replacement of Middle School Auditorium Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, January 20, 2026 This meeting was...
Beacon Presents Plan for a Multi-Generational Housing Development in North Amherst.
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, January 22, 2026 This...
Historical Commission Supports CPA Funds for Goodwin Church Repairs
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, January 20, 2026 This meeting was...
CPA Committee’s First Pass Still Nearly $1.6 Million over Budget
This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. PresentKatie Zobel (Chair), Marc Barrette, Jonas...
Multiple Change Orders Submitted for Library Building Project
The Jones Library Building Committee met on January 12 to review construction progress and approve...
Downtown Design Standards, East Amherst Study, and Professional Research Park Zones will Be Top Priorities for Planning Department in 2026
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, January 21, 2026 This meeting was...