Amherst History Month-By-Month: Amherst’s New England Heritage
When thinking of a typical New England town, an image can be conjured that includes...
historic preservation
Amherst History Month-by-Month: Native Lands Connected By Water
“Grant that before I judge my neighbor I walk in [their] Moccasins for many moons.Native...
Letter: On The Jones Library’s Breach Of Contract For State Grant of $13.8M
The following letter was sent to Borna Simon, Executive Director of The Massachusetts Historical Commission...
A Few Questions For Former Jones Library President Sarah McKee About Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
The fundraising goal of $17 million for the Jones Library project is a considerably bigger...
Letter: Soaring Cost Estimates For Jones Expansion Are Still Incomplete
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Counci, the Town Manager, the Jones...
Opinion: Amherst’s White Elephant
In traditional Southeast Asia white elephants are considered sacred. Receiving the gift of a white...
The Jones Library, The Old Whipple House Window, And Our Central Fire Station
Amherst History Month-by-Month With the concerns and recent press for the Jones Library demolition and...
Amherst History Month-by-Month: Mrs. Musante
It is places rather than spaces that are important when it comes to historic preservation....
Emily Dickinson Museum Completes Phase 2 Of Restoration Project. Reopens To The Public On August 16
Source: Emily Dickinson Museum The Emily Dickinson Museum has completed its most significant restoration project...
Town Manager Report For August 15, 2022
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Plant Medicine Resolution Sent Back To Committee For Reworking
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council, Part 1, June 13, 2022 The...
Local Historic District Commission Plans Update Of 2005 Preservation Plan
Report On The Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, June 6, 2022 This meeting...