Opinion: The Toxic Politics of Amherst Forward
Reflections On Politics In A One Party Town Preface This is not a paen for Town...
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From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst (#38). This Week’s Focus: A Local News Roundup
This feature offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers....
Issues & Analysis: The Current School Building Project: Smaller, Greener, Better
This column appeared previously in The Amherst Bulletin. Many in town will recall the bruising...
Letter: Austerity, False Tradeoffs, And The Responsibilities Of The School Committee
The following letter was sent to the Amherst School Committee on July 12, 2021. We...
Town Manager Report For July 12, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Public Comment: Amherst Sunrise Calls For Rejection Of Proposed Town Budget
The following public comment was made at the Town Council meeting of June 21, 2021....
Decision On Site For New Elementary School Expected To Be “Sticky Wicket”
After a slow start, the elementary school building project is expected to have a “fast...
Public Requests Shift In Funding From Police To Community Response Program
Report on the Public Hearing on the FY22 budget held via Zoom on Monday, May...
Public Comment: Fund Community Safety Working Group & Amherst Schools
Forty-four people offered public comment at the Public Hearing on the Town Budget, conducted as...
Finance Committee Questions Special Education Costs and School Salaries
At its May 7 meeting, the Finance Committee (FinCom) reviewed the Amherst elementary schools’ budget...
District Considered Moving 6th Grade To Middle School This Fall
Superintendent Michael Morris revealed at an Amherst School Committee meeting May 11, that, due to...
Schools Report $2.7 Million In COVID-Related Grants
Roughly $1.8 million of a reported $2.7 million in COVID-related grants has already been spent...