The Fabric of 250 Years: What the Pioneer Valley Teaches Us About the American Tapestry
Every so often, I find myself walking past the old brick brick-and-brownstone facades of our...
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week: Local News Roundup
We have not done a “From Other Sources” in a while and there is a...
What’s in This Issue?
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Could Massachusetts Get Rent Control Back After a 32-Year Ban?
by Steve Dubb The following article appeared originally in Shelterforce on June 5, 2026 and...
Town Council Approves Rent Stabilization Resolution
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, June 15, 2026, Part 2 Read Part...
Council Approves FY27 Budget with Additional Money for Elementary Schools
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, June 15, 2026, Part 1 This was...
New High School Principal and New Director of Student Services
The Regional School Committee approved the appointment of Marc Gomes as Principal of Amherst-Pelham Regional...
ARHS’ Sara Barber-Just Celebrated with Inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award
Source: State Rep. Mindy Domb This week, Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) and Representative Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) celebrated Sara Barber-Just with an inaugural...
Amherst School Committee and Superintendent Clash Over Restoration of Interventionists and Paraeducators for Specials
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, June 16, 2026 This was a...
Town Seeks Resident to Join the Department of Public Works Building Committee
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking one resident to join the Department of Public...
Memorial to Amherst’s Poets Takes Shape on Strong Street
Report on the Meeting of the Historical Commission, June 9, 2026 This meeting was held...
North Amherst Community Farm Hopes to Start a Community Orchard
The Board of Directors of the North Amherst Community Farm (NACF) has expressed interest in...