Town Council Candidates Weigh in on Legislative Priorities, Jones Borrowing, Affordable Housing, and Public Participation in Government
As we have done in previous elections, the Indy offered candidates for the offices of Town Council,...
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Police Chief Listening Sessions Emphasize Need For Change In Agency Culture
The Town of Amherst hosted two public listening sessions on September 12 to collect feedback...
Opinion: What Do We Expect From Our Elected Boards?
It was pleasing this morning to read that both Town Council and School Committee will...
Opinion: Some People In Amherst Are Uncomfortable. Here’s Why That’s OK
On Friday we held an action in support of LGBTQ+ youth, beginning at the Middle...
Opinion: Many Questions Remain For Regional School Committee And Summer Is A Great Time To Address Them
The Amherst Regional School Committee (RSC) and Acting Superintendent Douglas Slaughter have made their intentions...
Opinion: An Appeal To The Amherst Community
by Jena Schwartz and M.J. Schwartz This is a CALL TO ACTION. Please come to...
Petition Asks Council To Stop Wasting Time On Widely Criticized Zoning Proposal
Week after week, month after month, a lengthy proposal from Councilors Mandi Jo Hanneke (at...
UMass Libraries Bring City Nature Challenge To Western Mass
Source: UMass News and Media Note to those participating in the challenge. The Indy has...
Letter: Celebrate Earth Day By Joining The Million Pieces Of Plastics Week Of Action
I am inviting Amherst residents to join me in this new Sierra Club campaign: Million...
Controversial UMass Workers’ Pavilion Project Placed On Hold
UMass has indicated that it will pause its controversial proposal to construct a pavilion to...
Neighbors, Conservationists, Seek Dialogue With University On Proposed Pavilion At Renaissance Center
A group of about 20 Amherst residents met via Zoom on January 23 to discuss...
Issues & Analyses: Fundamental Issues That Need To Be Addressed In A Review Of The Town Charter
This is my second commentary on the town Charter review which is mandated in a...