Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law
by Jennifer Smith, CommonWealth Beacon September 29, 2026 Massachusetts voters look like they’ve largely made...
Halloween Events in Amherst for Kids & Dogs!
Amherst Dog Park’s Halloween Pawty – Saturday, October 24, 2026 The annual Halloween dog costume...
Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads. New Research Offers a Roadmap
PRESS RELEASE UMass Amherst researcher says ‘public value mapping’ can help communities weigh security benefits...
Members of the Four Towns Meeting Learn that Amending the Regional Agreement is a Multi-year Endeavor
By Maria Kopicki The meeting was held in person at the Amherst Regional High School...
What Your Favorite Apps Can Access—and How to Take Back Control
Your phone may know more about your day than your nosy neighbor, and unlike the...
R. Michelson Gallery 37th Annual Children’s Illustration Celebration!
November 8, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Opening Reception: Sunday, November 8th from 4 to...
Representative Domb Nominates Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino Excellence Award
(AMHERST, MA) – Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) has nominated Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino...
UMass Amherst, in Partnership with Worcester and Salem State Universities, to Host Forum on Gun Law Referendum
Representatives of “yes” and “no” campaigns for Ballot Question 9 to speak Oct. 8 at...
The Dorm That Was Private, Public, and Somehow Tax-Free
Social Injustice Goes Global At District 4 meeting, Sunday, September 27, Councilors Pam Rooney and...
The Newell Court Case: When Is an Attic an ADU?
Social Injustice Goes Global At the District 4 meeting on September 27, Councilors Pam Rooney...
Amherst to Celebrate Completion of New Elementary School Building with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
WHAT: The Town of Amherst and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public School District are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony...
UMASS Amherst Earns 2026 Mass Save Impact Award
17 organizations to be recognized at the Massachusetts State House for advancing energy efficiency, helping...