COVID and Respiratory Illness Update and Health Tips
Source: Amherst Health Department As the colder weather and the holiday season approach – with...
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Conservation Commission Encourages Alternative to Rubber Product for Playground at New School
The Amherst Conservation Commission began its process of vetting the new elementary school project this...
Opinion: Setting Outselves Up for Success on the ARHS Track and Field Project
Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog Editor’s note: Jennifer Shiao is a member of the Amherst...
Shredded Tire Mulch Playground Surface Raises Public Health Concerns
The following letter was send to Amherst’s Elementary School Building Committee on December 7, 2023....
Letter: Artificial Turf for Amherst Athletic Fields An Unconscionable Choice
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Regional School Committee on November 27, 2023....
Letter: The Science is Clear. We Also Oppose Artificial Turf in Newton
Editor’s note: Debate about the installation of an artificial turf field at the high school...
Health Department Has Free Covid Tests
Public Health Director Kiko Malin announced at the November 9 Board of Health meeting that...
Town Manager Report for November 13, 2023
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Generation Ratify Amherst Speaks Out for Gender-affirming Health Care
Source: Generation Ratify Amherst Generation Ratify Amherst organized their fourth annual banner drop on November...
Grace Church to Host New Program to Bring the Benefits of Meditation to Everyone
Source: Grace Church Since joining the Grace Church community in 2021, meditation instructor Kell Julliard...
Fall Harvest Health Fair on the Town Common Saturday, October 28
Source: amherstma.gov Ohketeau Cultural Center and Mass General Brigham are sponsoring a Fall Harvest Health...
UMass Forum to Address Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
UMass will sponsor a health policy forum on the ongoing youth mental health crisis in...