Letter: UMass’ AI Infrastructure Push Needs A Public Value Test
Tomorrow (Sept. 17), UMass Amherst opens its Sustainable Compute & AI Infrastructure Research Symposium with a useful...
UMass Amherst Launches $120 Million Future of Food Initiative
Supported by private and public investment, the initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing...
A Tale of Two Policies: Why Amherst Needs Stronger Local Protections in the PROTECT Act Era
The Town should revise its Sanctuary Community Bylaw to align with the PROTECT Act while...
Social Justice Committee Endorses Investigative Model for Resident Oversight Board
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, Sept. 9, 2026...
Letter: Grass on New Athletic Fields Is Too Long
I want to begin by recognizing the work that has gone into bringing the track...
Jones Library Move-in Delayed Until June or July 2027
Report on the Meeting of the Jones Library Building Committee, September 14, 2026 This meeting...
Jones Library Trustees Launch New Fundraising Arrangement for Expansion Project
Report on the Meeting of the Jones Library Trustees, Sept. 10, 2026 This meeting was...
What’s in This Issue?
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Racist Graffiti Reported at Kendrick Park
Racist graffiti was reported at Kendrick Park and on three electrical boxes around town, one...
What Kind of Resident Oversight Board for the Amherst Police Will Best Serve the Town? GOL Remains Split
Report on the Meeting of the Government, Organization and Legislation Committee (GOL), September 8, 2026...
Jones Library Building Project Financial Status, September 2026: $8.4 Million Still Owed to Town
Since the last update in August 2026, the Jones Library has made no additional payments to...