Community Chat: Covid Vaccinations in Amherst
Communications Director Brianna Sunryd and Town Manager Paul Bockelman welcomed guests Mary Beth Ogulewicz, Director...
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Second Community Forum On Public Safety: Testimony Emphasizes Need For New Budget Priorities And Community Oversight Of Police
A public forum on public safety and the Amherst police was held as a Zoom...
School Committee Plan To Open Buildings In February Draws Objections From Teachers’ Union
Questions Raised About Whether Return Will Be Limited to Preschool & Higher-Needs Students The Amherst,...
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst will be an active player in distributing the COVID-19...
Letter: What New Risks Will Increased UMass Spring Enrollment Create?
I’m writing out of concern that a significant number of UMass Amherst students–approximately 60% of...
As Amherst’s Public Schools Stay Remote, Increase In “Distance Learning Center” Capacity Is Planned
Teachers’ Union To Announce If It Will Renegotiate Opening Requirements After January 11 Meeting Planning...
UMass Amherst Partners With State To Establish COVID-19 Vaccination Site In Western Massachusetts For First Responders
Online registration For Two-Dose Vaccine Will Begin January 6 Source: UMass News and MediaAs part...
Public Forum On Buying Belchertown Road Parcels For Affordable Housing, Followed By Regular Town Council Meeting
The meeting was held as a Zoom webinar. It was simulcast on Amherst Media Channel...
Town Offers More Drive-Up Covid-19 Testing On Tuesday December 29
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is providing free testing for symptomatic Amherst residents and...
Governor Baker Announces New Post-Christmas Restrictions To Stop The Spread Of COVID-19
Source: mass.gov The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Tuesday (12/22) further restrictions to help stop the...
What We Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Massachusetts
Source: mass.gov The Baker-Polito Administration has announced on December 9, allocation and distribution plans for...
Town Manager’s Report For December 21, 2020
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...