Opinion: Equity Under Attack by the Town of Amherst #4: Saving Amherst’s Community Responders Alternative to Policing
By Allegra Clark, Debora Ferreira, Pat Ononibaku, Darius Cage, Russ Vernon-Jones, Brianna Owen, Ellisha Walker,...
Community Responders for Equity Safety and Service (CRESS)
Social Justice Committee Frustrated with Slow Progress on Implementation of CRESS and Youth Empowerment Center
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC), September 11,...
Opinion: New School Superintendent Lauded for Commitment to Accountability, Transparency, and Equity
by Ali Wicks-Lim, Martha Toro, and Lamikco Magee This column appeared previously in the Daily...
Cuppa Joe: Public Asks About Jones Library and Wildwood. New CRESS Director Offers Update
Cuppa Joe with Town Manager Paul Bockelman, Council President Lynn Griesemer, and CRESS Director Camille...
Letter: CSSJC Demands Social Justice Commitment from Amherst Police Chief
The following letter from the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC) was sent to...
Cuppa Joe with Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Cress Director Camille Theriaque
Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at the Bangs Community Center, Large Activity Room on Friday,...
Former Holyoke Firefighter Named New CRESS Director
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman announced on Tuesday (3/12) the appointment of Camille Theriaque...
Updates on CRESS and the Police Chief Search
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC), February 7,...
Town Manager: No Changes To CRESS Mission
Town Manager Paul Bockelman appeared at the monthly “Cuppa Joe” on January 5 with two...
Town Offers Winter Ultility Assistance Information
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst hopes to help people stay warm and meet their essential needs this winter. The list below outlines local options for fuel and utility assistance. CRESS Support for Residents Seeking Utility AssistanceCRESS Responders will assist individuals in...
Cuppa Joe with Paul Bockelman and the CRESS Interim Leadership Team
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be at the Bangs Community Center, Large Activity...
Town Councils Renew Sister City Friendship Agreement. Town Manager Goals and Budget Guidelines Approved
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, December 18, 2023. Part 3 This...