What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene There is a lot happening around town. You can help...
Public Comment: Much Work Remains to Address Bullying in Amherst Schools
The following public comment was submitted in writing for the Meeting of the Amherst School...
Letter: With New MOA, Town Assumes All of the Risks Plus Additional Costs for Jones Expansion
The following letter was sent to Amherst Town Councilors on December 18, 2023. Please do...
Letter: New Revelations Suggest A No Vote Is the Reasonable Choice on Further Jones Borrowing
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on December 17, 2023. Now...
Opinion: Library Vote Shows Town Council Not Representative
The vote on the Jones Library borrowing authorization on December 18 demonstrated clearly that the...
Opinion: Leverett Is Not Florida
This column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. In Florida, it is common for...
Almanac: Winter Colors
Viewed at a macro scale our local landscape looks pretty drab this time of year,...
From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst. This Week: Local News Roundup, The Assault on DEI on Campus, Gaza, and Police Reform
Here are links to some local stories from the last week or so that we...
Photo of the Week: Solstice by Tracy Zafian
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...
Issues & Analyses: More Unnecessary Delays on Track and Field Project
By Maria Kopicki Several members of the Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (RSC) have pointed out...
Issues & Analyses: Amended Agreement Leaves Town on the Hook
In advance of a Town Council vote on December 18 to authorize another $10 million...