A Better World is Possible: The World’s First Non-Violent Municipality
by Stacie Freasier The following article appeared originally in Waging Nonviolence on April 22, 2026....
Photo of the Week: Farewell to Hampshire
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents a new picture each week by a local photographer....
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Community Rallies to Support Hampshire College Refugees
About 250 Hampshire College faculty, staff, students, and allies rallied on the Amherst Town Common...
Emergency Relief Fund Started to Support Laid-Off Staff and Faculty at Hampshire College
Source: Help Hampshire Workers Emergency Relief Fund On April 14, 2026, Hampshire College announced its...
Finance Committee Recommends $330,000 for Library Project on Split Vote
Report of the Meeting of the Finance Committee, April 21, 2026 This meeting was held...
Controversy Over Reflection Rooms in New Elementary School Continues
This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. The Elementary School Building Committee’s (ESBC)...
Planning Board Opposes Creation of East Amherst Historic District
Report of the Meeting of the Planning Board, April 22, 2026 This meeting was held...
Conservation Commission Approves Wetlands Mitigation Plan for Amity Street Multi-Family Affordable Housing Project
Report on the Meeting of the Conservation Commission, April 22, 2026 This meeting was held...
New Accessible Walkway for Munson Library to Be Completed by June 30
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for Persons With Disabilities, April 14, 2026 By...
Valley Green Energy to Lower Electricity Prices for Most Participants Beginning in May
Source: amherstma.gov The communities of Amherst, Northampton, and Pelham will see a price reduction for the...