citizen engagement

Russ Vernon-Jones September 24, 2021 1

This past week I watched a recording of the kick-off call for an action called “People vs....

Ira Bryck September 17, 2021 0

I’m writing to ask for your help. If you don’t like what’s happening in Amherst,...

Russ Vernon-Jones September 17, 2021 0

Editor’s note: A version of this column previously appeared in the Indy on July 2,...

Art Keene September 10, 2021 1

The Community Safety Working Group (CSWG) held a public forum from 7-8 p.m. on Thursday,...

Gerry Weiss September 3, 2021 0

Leave our town councilors alone, shut up and vote. That seems to be the mantra...

Marty Nathan September 3, 2021 1

The following column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The last month smacked us...

Sarah McKee August 20, 2021 2

At last Friday’s status hearing in Allen v. Board of Registrars, the Amherst voting rights case,...

Art Keene August 20, 2021 6

Frequently Unanswered Questions is an occasional feature of the Indy that will pursue answers to questions about critical...

Amherst Indy August 13, 2021 1

Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...

Amherst Indy July 30, 2021 0

Source: Sunrise Amherst Sunrise Amherst will be speaking at a public rally organized by the Herring...

Russ Vernon-Jones July 30, 2021 0

On a number of occasions, I’ve encouraged you who read my blog to join a local climate...

Amherst Indy July 23, 2021 2

by Charles Marohn This article from Strong Towns by Charles Marohn was originally published in...