- Michael L. Levine on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “I’m a financial planner. Since buying our house in 1984, our taxes have more than tripled–way above the inflation rate.…” Jul 7, 16:59
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “One could make a case for there being multiple elements in the basis for these assessments. For example, since larger…” Jul 6, 16:11
- on Sparse Attendance at Charter Review Listening Sessions: “I would agree that an elected mayor would bring more accountability. The article mentioned, better interface with the public, an…” Jul 6, 15:36
- on Town Council Resumes Work on Reparations with Creation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee: “In response to a question posed at the Town Council meeting of June 30 by Councilor Rooney about whether town…” Jul 6, 12:49
- on Our Demolition Delay By-Law, Time Capsules, and Other Thoughts about Working for the Historical Commission, Part 1: “Hilda, the house that once sat at 50 Henry Street (captured in a historic Howes Brothers photo we own) was…” Jul 6, 11:53
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “They calculate (using gps) the square footage of rooftops, driveways, parking lots and all other impervious areas like tennis courts.…” Jul 6, 10:47
- on Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita: “Focussing on a library rather than the infrastructure seems to be tipping towards desires of the elite rather than the…” Jul 6, 10:33
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “It is my understanding that most calculations for storm water management fees are based on impervious area. The system can…” Jul 6, 05:07
- on Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita: “It isn’t only the lack of appropriation of $ for road/sidewalk repair and maintenance—- it is also the totally inadequate…” Jul 5, 13:59
- on Our Demolition Delay By-Law, Time Capsules, and Other Thoughts about Working for the Historical Commission, Part 1: “My 1737 house was slated for fire department practice in 1974. Luckily we got to the bank before the fire…” Jul 5, 12:00
- on Town Council Resumes Work on Reparations with Creation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee: “A great relief to see this committee taking shape. Thank you for reporting on this important issue, Audrey, and welcome…” Jul 5, 11:56
- on Open Letter: Bare Roots Farm in Response to Gardener’s Supply Filing for Bankruptcy: “I am sorry to learn of the impact of Gardener’s Supply bankruptcy proceedings on Bare Roots Farm and understand what…” Jul 5, 10:13
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “Darcy, Look to the Historical Commission for the best example of committee stacking. Members should have understood that their sworn…” Jul 5, 09:13
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “What would be the basis for assessments? Land area owned? Impervious surface area? Disturbed (like gravel/furnace-ash covered roads) area? Total…” Jul 5, 08:55
- on Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita: “I don’t know a single resident of Amherst who hasn’t complained about the condition of our roads—and many of our…” Jul 5, 08:52
- on Open Letter: Bare Roots Farm in Response to Gardener’s Supply Filing for Bankruptcy: “Thank you Anna and Chris for letting us gardeners know how the Garden Center’s Chapter 11 has impacted you. So…” Jul 5, 08:32
- on Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita: “The condition of Amherst’s roads is a scandal. I have complained to the town manager, the director of public works,…” Jul 5, 07:22
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Amherst should consider the creation of a Stormwater Management Enterprise Fund. There are many instances in Amherst in which deteriorating…” Jul 5, 06:42
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “There’s a little crater wedged below the north crosswalk at the northwest corner by the lites at the main intersection.…” Jul 4, 21:07
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Our DPW can’t maintain our roads because Council has other priorities for our tax dollars. Every bent rim and blown…” Jul 4, 08:34
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “Karin Winter has been a hardworking, thoughtful, creative member of the Planning Board. She carefully researched all projects and brought…” Jul 3, 18:50
- on Newcomers Appointed to Planning Board. Winter Denied Reappointment: “Ha! Conflict of interest? The President of the Council is CURRENTLY serving UMass Senior Advisor to the Donahue Institute and…” Jul 3, 13:14
- on Newcomers Appointed to Planning Board. Winter Denied Reappointment: “Jennifer Taub makes an excellent point about the potential conflicts of interest ,that exist with members of the planning board,and…” Jul 3, 12:20
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “This Council came in with an understanding among the majority that it would steamroll its development agenda. That has meant…” Jul 3, 10:37
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “The article linked below, and the Amherst Indy comments above, suggest the Amherst Town Council is stacking the Planning Board…” Jul 3, 07:08
- on Opinion: Is This the Better Story That We Need?: “Yes! This is the better story! And that is what Democrats should be about. Thanks, Russ.” Jul 2, 09:04
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “Denise, nothing has changed in fifteen years…only it’s worse because there is no Town Meeting to balance city hall. Committees…” Jul 1, 21:56
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “During my own tenure on the Planning Board, from 2007 to 2010, I spent hours upon hours reading board materials…” Jul 1, 20:23
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Speaking of town roads, today I drove west down Amity Street…no detour…yay! What I wasn’t expecting was a rectangular deficit…” Jul 1, 18:02
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “Apparently that is not enough–nor is spending hours and hours reading PB packets, taking extra time to work on the…” Jul 1, 14:52
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “The quality of the “fixes” tells us that someone doesn’t know how to do the job properly. Not just ROADS—-…” Jul 1, 13:04
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “Yes, Karin can be counted on to be thoughtful and reasonable” Jul 1, 12:49
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “could the town buy a few dozen roundabouts and straighten them out on top of our failed streets?” Jul 1, 09:20
- on Public Comment: Practical Policing Suggestions for Curbing ICE Abuses in Amherst: “I assume we have the right to bar entry to any person(s) even with indentification or a warrant until we…” Jul 1, 08:46
- on Meet Audrey Falkner, the Indy’s New Intern: “The Indy is amazing. Gives me hope for a futures of power derived from open mindedness, inclusion, participation, collaboration. Let’s…” Jul 1, 08:33
- on Opinion: It’s Time for Reusable Takeout Containers : “Good idea. In my case it will increase my spending on food and beverages. I often refrain from buying food…” Jul 1, 08:11
- on Letter: Reappoint Karin Winter to the Planning Board: “I agree. Karin brings beneficial diversity to an important town committee.” Jul 1, 08:04
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Well, maybe instead of throwing money at all these problems the town has. We need to look at who’s in…” Jul 1, 06:51
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Excellent suggestion by @KathleenCarroll to ask UMASS to participate; specifically through a parking pass tax. I hope the town seriously…” Jun 30, 21:35
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “As I read these comments, I am struck by anyone suggesting we need to collect more taxpayer’s money to improve…” Jun 30, 18:26
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Some of the revenues collected for UMass campus parking stickers are sent directly to the PVTA (Pioneer Valley Transit Authority)…” Jun 30, 17:08
- on Meet Your Apartheid Free Community on July 4: “Let’s call it what it is: U.S. supported genocide.” Jun 30, 09:30
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “If Amherst is spending roughly the same amount each year to fix roads with flat state reimbursement, doesn’t this mean…” Jun 30, 09:05
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Great comment, Kathleen Caroll Excise taxes on autos are based on where the car is “garaged”. MA doesn’t get any…” Jun 30, 09:02
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Let’s ask UMass to add an “Amherst Road Service fee” to every campus parking sticker sold. Or if not an…” Jun 30, 05:56
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “re: the bylaw — Criminalizing basic human needs is going to do what? stop drunk college kids from peeing? stop…” Jun 30, 01:36
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Downtown will be a mess as well . Currently with the dormitory construction , the contractors take a lot of…” Jun 29, 20:00
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “Waste Hauler RFP Process:30 years of studies now? Numerous commissions, committees, independents, and more with still no program. Ever wonder…” Jun 29, 17:31
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “NOT porta-cans but real spots for the need. Are these people in need (college folk eating & drinking, people who…” Jun 29, 17:08
- on APEA Charges District with Failing to Follow Legal Requirements for Hiring Licensed Staff: “but this is not Springfield. We’ve done this at upper levels (not just teachers) to our detriment. I believe it’s…” Jun 29, 16:53
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “There are some state-level programs that Amherst can apply for to receive additional funding for projects that will enhance the…” Jun 29, 15:39
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Amherst roads have been unsafe for vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian use for many years. The safety of our population should…” Jun 29, 13:11
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “I think it’s time for a PROTEST It’s time for the town to triple the budget for the DPW. Not…” Jun 29, 12:01
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “The reality is that Amherst’s extremely poor and poorly maintained roads say a great deal about the town’s priorities. Many…” Jun 29, 07:52
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “Just for clarification, we were here then and am still here now. We accept that times change, but don’t think…” Jun 28, 22:43
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “In response to Hilda’s question, I’m guessing the tax revenue from businesses in Hadley is at least partially responsible for…” Jun 28, 19:32
- on APEA Charges District with Failing to Follow Legal Requirements for Hiring Licensed Staff: “Ummm, ummm, ummmm — as a licensed teacher, this caught my attention. DESE isn’t saying anything about this?!? Let’s assume…” Jun 28, 19:04
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “Hilda, sadly, that was when our elected and appointed officials were responsible and accountable in providing the best basics to…” Jun 28, 18:05
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Certainly a valid question Hilda! Perhaps we should have a forensic accounting of town finances.” Jun 28, 15:20
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “The plows could not plow around the roundabouts this winter because the turning radius around them is too sharp for…” Jun 28, 15:04
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “In answer to Hilda Greenbaum’s question, because we allow vanity projects instead of need based projects.” Jun 28, 14:42
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “A year later, the Town Manager promises TSO action on popular waste hauler reform, after many, many delays. In an…” Jun 28, 13:24
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “Or how about when you are campaigning in Amherst Woods:) I say organic gardening.” Jun 28, 13:08
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “Dan: In the past century the Town carried liability insurance to cover damage to cars from potholes. I was reimbursed…” Jun 28, 12:56
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “What is interesting is that Hadley gets the same or more traffic on the “alternate” Rte 9 and the roads…” Jun 28, 12:50
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “There is little glitz connected with making sure the janitors’ closets and maintenance facilities are stocked and adequately staffed. Ribbon…” Jun 28, 11:05
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “Hey! Steve Kurtz seems to be the one and only one who can put a positive spin on the condition…” Jun 28, 09:11
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “i propose that the town set up a fund to reimburse drivers for any suspension repairs, due to the negligent…” Jun 28, 08:46
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “To refer to Amherst roads as ‘fair’ is fantastical. Horrid would be a more accurate assessment.” Jun 28, 08:02
- on Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads: “At least the Town will save on new speed bumps!” Jun 28, 06:17
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “Is it organic gardening https://veganorganic.net/fertilizing-with-human-urine/ or a public nuisance? And when you’re on a long hike or bike ride…!? Maybe…” Jun 27, 23:42
- on TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw: “I have one issue with the round about which is in front of my driveway at 115 Heatherstone Road. We…” Jun 27, 22:07
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “Repave the roads with the Jones bricks? Wait a minute — I thought they were going to use them to…” Jun 27, 18:16
- on Town Council Dismisses Open Meeting Law Complaint: “Minutes of the Council and the 4 Council Standing Committees that make the important recommendations back to the Council are…” Jun 26, 22:14
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “I’m right behind you Nancy. The roads in this town are pathetic not fair. Almost everywhere you drive the roads…” Jun 25, 18:41
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “I heard from a friend, who heard from another friend, who heard from a fired teacher at one of the…” Jun 25, 18:01
- on The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog: “We were told HEATHERSTONE ROAD was on the docket for paving in 2025. LIES….I don’t see it noted anywhere. ECHO…” Jun 24, 16:40
- on Amherst’s Neighboring Towns: Belchertown : “And this, from The Springfield Republican in a Special relating to Juneteenth by Michael Carolan https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/06/hidden-black-roots-unearthed-as-part-of-belchertowns-greater-family-tree.html” Jun 24, 07:25
- on Plans for North Amherst Overlay District Advance: “Which sewer main will take priority? 1. A new larger sewer pipe system to handle the proposed building of additional…” Jun 24, 06:17
- on Public Comment: Practical Policing Suggestions for Curbing ICE Abuses in Amherst: “Please know that residents can call LUCE to report any suspicious activity as well. 617-370-5023- this includes unmarked, missing license…” Jun 23, 10:20
- on Plans for North Amherst Overlay District Advance: “The Swift Way balanced by the Puffers Path. I am all for it! Hetty” Jun 22, 13:13
- on Photos of the Week: More Reflections from Dave Madeloni: “Note: We just added Dave’s actual reflection selfie (Reflection 1184 for National Selfie Day). Check it out here:https://www.amherstindy.org/2025/06/20/photos-of-the-week-more-reflections-from-dave-madeloni/” Jun 22, 12:25
- on FY26 Budget Adopted with Objections to Loss of CRESS Positions and Extra Money for the Elementary Schools: “Barry del Castilho was the Amherst Town Manager in 2002. Larry Shaffer became Town Manager in July 2006, shortly after…” Jun 21, 15:19
- on Photos of the Week: More Reflections from Dave Madeloni: “Self(?)-portrait 1126 is my favorite!” Jun 21, 13:48
- on Plans for North Amherst Overlay District Advance: “I am curious .. if I am reading this correctly . A member of the planning board,is pitching a concept…” Jun 21, 11:23
- on Photos of the Week: More Reflections from Dave Madeloni: “Good to see these new reflection images from Dave – I especially like the Boston photos, which have strong texture…” Jun 21, 10:11
- on Plans for North Amherst Overlay District Advance: “Plans to increase density at Puffton Village while creating a substantial stream buffer are good, but tripling or quadrupling the…” Jun 21, 09:35
- on Public Comment: Practical Policing Suggestions for Curbing ICE Abuses in Amherst: “I would like to sign this petition as well. I would also like to request our Town Manager to activate…” Jun 21, 09:30
- on Public Comment: Practical Policing Suggestions for Curbing ICE Abuses in Amherst: “I agree with these requests. Also, although the town has a web page devoted to immigration resources at https://www.amherstma.gov/3830/Immigration-Resources, it…” Jun 21, 09:05
- on Meet Audrey Falkner, the Indy’s New Intern: “Welcome Audrey! We need all the rising clear thinkers willing to engage and appreciate your participation.” Jun 20, 21:53
- on Plans for North Amherst Overlay District Advance: ““ Malloy noted that the consultants had a hard time quantifying the number of UMass students who consider themselves among…” Jun 20, 19:45
- on Opinion: Committed to One Another, and to the Earth: “I’ve read this a couple of times: and checked the links. Words to live by, especially for the interfaith communities…” Jun 17, 14:31
- on Opinion: Committed to One Another, and to the Earth: “Thank you for this article and forwarding this discussion. The reality around us defies my understanding and expectation that people…” Jun 17, 12:25
- on On No Kings Day, Let Us Call for an End to US Military Support of Israel: “An independent, unbiased accounting of atrocities is not needed to lead us to the conclusion that we should support peace…” Jun 17, 11:02
- on Town of Amherst Named Climate Leader Community: “The Current also reported on this grant. I submitted (something like) this comment, which was not accepted. https://theamherstcurrent.org/2025/05/21/another-green-milestone-amherst-designated-a-climate-leader-community/ Thanks Jack…” Jun 16, 14:45
- on Town Manager: Town Was Not Informed in Advance of ICE Actions: “Jonathan — https://www.foia.gov/how-to.html I’m pushing other boulders uphill currently. No legal expertise needed to file a FOIA request.” Jun 16, 14:16
- on Finance Committee Sees ‘Rocky Road Ahead’ for Amherst Budgets: “Thank you Cathleen. Omitting this data in their presentation says a lot about councilors’ attitudes towards racial equity and inclusion…” Jun 16, 09:17