- Janet McGowan on Library Trustees Focus on Move, Federal Cuts: “How much money do the Trustees need to raise to fund this project and within what timeframe? Have they identified…” May 24, 08:45
- on Letter: We Disavow Jeff Lee’s Letter to NEH/DOGE: “I share Jeff Lee’s concerns about the financial impact on the town in committing a huge librsry project. However, I…” May 24, 08:40
- on Letter: We Disavow Jeff Lee’s Letter to NEH/DOGE: “I am glad to see this disavowal. This whole situation saddens me and furthers a sense that there is no…” May 24, 07:01
- on Library Trustees Focus on Move, Federal Cuts: “Correction: It’s still a demolition/expansion project, and (the last I’ve heard) the only permit that’s been issued is the demolition…” May 24, 07:01
- on Letter: We Disavow Jeff Lee’s Letter to NEH/DOGE: “As I’ve said a couple of times now: history is history. It’s time to move on. What’s done is done…” May 23, 21:36
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I have no problem with The Indy publishing Ms. Newman’s letter. Let’s not ourselves try to silence anyone’s opinion. I…” May 23, 15:31
- on Hampshire College Commencement Celebrates Graduates Who Continue to Push Back: “Jim Patten also offered a lovely remembrance of Charles R. “Chuck” Longsworth, Hampshire’s very first employee and 2nd president, who…” May 23, 14:37
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I am an author currently earning my MFA in Lesley University’s writing for young people track and a former Jewish…” May 23, 09:00
- on Letter: Israeli Minister – Our Total Destruction of Gaza Has No Precedent. And the World Is Not Stopping Us.: “It seems that Mr. Netanyahu doesn’t quite have his Old Testament history right, since Gideon, one of the Israelite judges,…” May 22, 18:14
- on Letter: Israeli Minister – Our Total Destruction of Gaza Has No Precedent. And the World Is Not Stopping Us.: “We can lobby our Senators, Markey and Warren, who have voted for the military aid to Israel, more than once.…” May 22, 08:45
- on Letter: Israeli Minister – Our Total Destruction of Gaza Has No Precedent. And the World Is Not Stopping Us.: “This is horrifying. What can people do to help?” May 22, 08:01
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “May I add my voice to those both praising Hannah’s beautiful book and decrying efforts to silence Palestinian voices. A…” May 21, 15:30
- on Students Protest Deteriorating Conditions at Middle School. Superintendent Reports Vast Majority of Her Time Is Spent on Litigation, Personnel, Finance, and Operations.: “51% is a majority. 53-54% is not a “vast” majority.” May 20, 16:59
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “I think everybody can agree.This town needs to become transparent . Not the Concrete Curtain they put up.” May 20, 08:08
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “We agree Jeff. Thank you for your courage, despite the blow-back we are sure you expected.” May 19, 20:36
- on Conservation Commission Pans Wetlands Incursion in Proposed Project at Atkins Corner: “I was elated to see them take a stand . It was refreshing to hear . Much better than “…” May 18, 16:01
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “Thanks for your comment, Pamela. Without rehashing the history, I would say that the proponents share responsibility with the opponents…” May 18, 13:35
- on Conservation Commission Pans Wetlands Incursion in Proposed Project at Atkins Corner: “With regard to the wetland delineation, a document in the ConCom packet notes “there was some inundation and wetland vegetation…” May 18, 09:49
- on Students Protest Deteriorating Conditions at Middle School. Superintendent Reports Vast Majority of Her Time Is Spent on Litigation, Personnel, Finance, and Operations.: “The Amherst Health Department, with a “voiced H”, needs to step up and address the deplorable unsanitary conditions of the…” May 18, 05:59
- on Charter Review Committee Plans Public Listening Sessions: “I commend you for your (above? below?) comment and my belief on what your reasoning may be, Mr Greenebaum. This…” May 17, 15:59
- on Conservation Commission Pans Wetlands Incursion in Proposed Project at Atkins Corner: “Glad to see some take a (1) stand, somewhere. Violations of the MGL 131, §40 (entry of water into the…” May 17, 15:37
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: ““But if such complex histories are to be taught to elementary school children, then other perspectives should be introduced ……” May 17, 14:20
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I come to this thread/tragic history from having been born in one of the worst settler-colonial empires (the UK) and…” May 17, 12:02
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “I never read the Gazette letter, but it does seem the congressional DOGE group is very similar to writing to…” May 17, 11:19
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “Thank you Hannah Moushabeck for opening a path for our children for a greater understanding of their world. As the…” May 17, 09:50
- on Amherst’s First Pride Parade and Celebration Planned for June 22: “Congratulations to the Town, planners and volunteers for this important celebration. I hope that there may be some accommodation for…” May 17, 08:58
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “Thank you Andrea for your letter. People either don’t remember or don’t know that Jews have been in that part…” May 17, 08:31
- on Charter Review Committee Plans Public Listening Sessions: “My comment on this report was somehow attached to an older opinion piece and I apologize for that. In essence…” May 17, 08:27
- on Amherst Community Homes Project Is Underway: “I am looking forward to owning my first home.” May 16, 10:20
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I fully expected my letter to prompt a lively discussion. However, I did not expect demands to silence me, whether…” May 16, 08:46
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “As a person of Jewish heritage, I don’t feel threatened by books like “Homeland”…and if I did, that would be…” May 15, 15:54
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I am a Jewish American whose grandmother, Clara O. Jackson dedicated her life to Children’s Literature and Library Science. Although…” May 15, 10:54
- on Postponed: New Conversations with Amherst Authors Series at North Amherst Library: “Is there any word on when this is being rescheduled to?” May 15, 09:35
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “After reading Anna Newman’s op ed I sat down to reread Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland. It tells a beautiful story of…” May 15, 09:14
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “It’s easier to live in a bubble than to work to learn the truth. Andrea Newman’s arguments and statements regarding…” May 15, 08:55
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “” For example, approximately 900,000 Jews lived in Arab countries prior to 1948 and only a few thousand remain today,…” May 15, 08:47
- on DEMOCRACY REQUIRES VIBRANT PUBLIC COMMENT: “It is encouraging to see this committee finally considering some ideas, even if only cautiously and, seemingly, reluctantly. I continue…” May 15, 08:18
- on Charter Review Committee Plans Public Listening Sessions: “The Charter Review Committee members asked a few questions about the League of Women Voters recommendations at this meeting. Andy…” May 14, 21:30
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I find this letter, while polite in tone, hateful and ignorant. As the above commenters state beautifully, children deserve to…” May 14, 17:51
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I am saddened and angered that the Indy chose to publish this op-ed, especially in this time when marginalized voices…” May 14, 09:25
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “It’s unbelievable to me how Palestinian Americans are denied our “Coming to America” story. The USA is a settler-colonial state,…” May 13, 16:19
- on Letter: Hannah Moushabeck’s Homeland Tells Only One Side of a Complex Story: “I do not believe this letter is a good-faith response to Hannah Moushabeck’s children’s memoir. Families of all faiths and…” May 13, 15:00
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “One possibility is amending the Charter to provide that the Planning and Zoning Boards are elected rather than appointed by…” May 12, 07:43
- on Ask Perplexity AI: Frequently Asked Questions About the Jones Expansion Needing Answers from Town Officials: “How will the Town Manager (or any other responsible parties) be persuaded to respond to these questions and suggestions? Is…” May 11, 20:54
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “One would think the planning board would understand the need to reinforce this idea: If you want more units than…” May 11, 18:28
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “I still feel that the Planning Board is a “ Rubber stamp” to developers . I don’t really feel that…” May 11, 17:18
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “Thanks for the guidance, Michael Pill. They sound like good suggestions on how to oppose a real estate project and…” May 11, 16:38
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “Sadly, this article and comments come across as typical useless objections by neighbors unfamiliar with how to oppose a real…” May 11, 14:34
- on Summary of Budget Presentation to Town Council and Finance Committee Discussion: “This town refuses to fix the elevator at the wastewater treatment plant This building is no longer handicap accessible .…” May 11, 12:34
- on AG Declines to Enforce Its Prohibition Against Contract Signing for Library Project: “The AG’s inaction is hard to reconcile. The Mass. Inspector General explains that Chapter 30B procurement laws exist to promote…” May 11, 11:32
- on Demolition Hearing for Former Dakin Estate Rescheduled to May 12: “I won’t lie and say that I don’t adore historic homes. They add so much, ……….whether it’s a historic house…” May 11, 08:33
- on Demolition Hearing for Former Dakin Estate Rescheduled to May 12: “Janet Wilder Dakin was the sister of playwright Thornton Wilder. She was a Mount Holyoke graduate and earned a PhD…” May 10, 22:13
- on Ask Perplexity AI: Frequently Asked Questions About the Jones Expansion Needing Answers from Town Officials: “Here is perplexity’s suggestions, as suggested above. Sorry for wasting another 3.38 ounces of water – I do take short…” May 10, 20:18
- on Ask Perplexity AI: Frequently Asked Questions About the Jones Expansion Needing Answers from Town Officials: “re the last comment – the AI offered no opinions because it wasn’t asked for one. If it had been,…” May 10, 15:42
- on Police Intervene to Quell Altercation at Amherst Middle School: “This unfortunate school altercation prompts me to ask whether a student bystander videotaped the event with their personal cell phone…” May 10, 12:56
- on Demolition Hearing for Former Dakin Estate Rescheduled to May 12: “The two Dakin brothers were very different. Hazard was almost reclusive. Winthrop (known as Toby) and his wife Janet were…” May 10, 09:44
- on APEA Calls for Review of Safety Procedures in Amherst Schools: “I am most curious if there are any patterns or demographics to the bullying often reported among the youth, since…” May 10, 09:21
- on Summary of Budget Presentation to Town Council and Finance Committee Discussion: “6.4 municipal positions are two CRESS responders and one each from AFD,APD, DPW and 1.4 consumer assistants. These are positions…” May 10, 08:39
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “Claiming that 140 parking spaces is adequate for a 262 bedroom apartment complex in this area of town is ignoring…” May 10, 08:38
- on Summary of Budget Presentation to Town Council and Finance Committee Discussion: “Janet – The Town Manager’s budget freezes 6.4 vacant positions in the town. His budget does not include funding for…” May 10, 08:37
- on Summary of Budget Presentation to Town Council and Finance Committee Discussion: “So the Town Manager’s budget cuts 20+ people from the schools and no town staff. Is this correct?” May 10, 07:55
- on Proposed Development at Atkins Corner Raises Concerns About Size and Traffic: “This planning board is a “ rubber stamp “ for big box student housing projects . I have yet to…” May 10, 07:01
- on Police Intervene to Quell Altercation at Amherst Middle School: “Thank goodness Dr. Xi is our superintendent. With a few words she puts the focus where it belongs, our community’s…” May 9, 13:00
- on Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School: “Thanks to all of the teachers, including my child’s teacher, for speaking out! I was so happy that my son…” May 8, 14:26
- on Amherst College Admits Record Percentage of First-Generation Students in Class of 2029: “As an alumnus of the College on the Hill, I would hope that this aspect of Amherst College’s functioning in…” May 8, 14:14
- on Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School: “Has ARPS invited an alternative perspective? The Jewish/Israeli view? I am an ARPS alumna, but not an ARPS parent. I…” May 8, 07:20
- on Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School: “As a retired teacher and a mother of three children, I find the attack on Hannah Moushabek abhorrent. My half…” May 7, 18:04
- on Town Manager Signs Contract for Jones Library Expansion: “The Town Manager has promised to provide an updated cash flow and principal-interest projections to the Town Council “when the…” May 7, 16:19
- on Town Manager Report for May 5, 2025: “Home Inspections- Interior- I would like to see notification to town residents that interior inspection of their home is purely…” May 7, 11:14
- on Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School: “As an educator, a therapist, the parent of two adults who were ARPS students — and as a Jew —…” May 7, 10:24
- on Letter: In Support of Author Hannah Moushabeck’s Visit to Fort River School: “Thank you to our educators for providing our children with the mirrors and windows. Providing enriching opportunities like author visits…” May 7, 09:47
- on Opinion: It’s Past Time to End the War in Gaza: “Antisemitism It is not antisemitic to criticize the policies of the state of Israel. It is not antisemitic to advocate…” May 5, 21:52
- on Amherst’s Neighboring Towns: Pelham, Massachusetts, (1 of 10): “Hetty, you are the gift that keeps on giving. Thank you for honoring those who came before and for reminding…” May 5, 19:23
- on Amherst’s Neighboring Towns: Pelham, Massachusetts, (1 of 10): “As we approach Mothers Day, here is another wonderful Amherst/Pelham treasure. https://www.umass.edu/magazine/hidden-gems/springtime-lilacland” May 5, 16:34
- on Opinion: One Solution to the Proliferation of Student Housing in Family Neighborhoods: “Look at Gainesville FLA ordinance requiring apartments to register and receive points off rental license if tenants cause problems or…” May 5, 15:53
- on Ask Perplexity AI: Frequently Asked Questions About the Jones Expansion Needing Answers from Town Officials: “Looks like AI had no opinions to offer.” May 5, 14:31
- on Opinion: It’s Past Time to End the War in Gaza: “^David Sloviter, Israel has repeatedly turned down deals that would have released the hostages, including in October 2023. As reported…” May 5, 14:23
- on Letter: We Oppose Town’s Proposed Cutbacks to CRESS: “Thank you for your attention to the proposed freezing of two CRESS positions. I have concerns similar to those listed…” May 5, 11:44
- on School Committees Raise Concerns Regarding “Portrait of a Graduate” Program: “Totally agree with Hynes and Wolf — high academic standards that must be met are essential for students to be…” May 5, 09:56
- on Town Manager Signs Contract for Jones Library Expansion: “After the special Council meeting and the vote to proceed with the Library renovation, I sent the following memo to…” May 4, 19:20
- on Jones Library Building Committee Reviews Progress on Expansion Project: “It is no surprise that the NEPM report would place an entirely positive spin on the controversial Jones Library renovation-expansion,…” May 4, 13:41
- on Opinion: It’s Past Time to End the War in Gaza: “This column is as close to fairly balanced as any I have seen. While I don’t agree with every aspect…” May 4, 11:56
- on Jones Library Building Committee Reviews Progress on Expansion Project: “Jones Library demolition/expansion project proponent Ginny Hamilton, “interviewed” in an on-air WFCR news broadcast this past week, gushed with enthusiasm…” May 4, 00:52
- on Consultant Advises Committee to Get Started on Charter Discussion: “Thank you for the update, Meg. Public participation is vital to the Charter Review Committee’s work. The listening sessions are…” May 3, 11:23
- on Consultant Advises Committee to Get Started on Charter Discussion: “Thanks to Anita for another excellent article on the Charter Review Committee! Unfortunately, it has been complicated to book the…” May 3, 10:58
- on Jones Library Building Committee Reviews Progress on Expansion Project: “Where to start? Maybe with a little math. The JLBC hasn’t met to discuss anything about the project since November…” May 3, 10:39
- on Jones Library Building Committee Reviews Progress on Expansion Project: “The Library must follow the requirements of state law when disposing of the Library’s woodwork. If the value is over…” May 3, 09:19
- on Amherst Community Homes Project Is Underway: “This is wonderful news! Building for families is the foundation for Amherst’s civic participation and civic renewal. Congratulations to all…” May 3, 08:22
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “Sometimes one just has to roll over occasionally lapses and just move on in favor remembering all the good things…” May 2, 18:22
- on Town Manager Submits His FY26 Budget to Town Council: “How many school positions will be cut? None? This seems like important information.” May 2, 14:10
- on Town Manager Submits His FY26 Budget to Town Council: “The town managers fiscal outlook is weak . I would expect a more positive conviction , considering the financial obligations…” May 1, 20:12
- on Letter: We Disavow Jeff Lee’s Letter to NEH/DOGE: “Laura, There is nothing bipartisan about the town administration of Amherst Massachusetts.” May 1, 13:26
- on The History of Housing in New England Part 3: A Federal Mandate : “This event appeared today via the nohocenterforthearts on Instagram. They are hosting a Community Forum: Northampton’s History with Housing Discrimination…” May 1, 10:58
- on Photos of the Week: Spring in Carol Pope’s Garden: “Carol Pope’s garden is a bit of heaven.” Apr 30, 19:08
- on Capital Spending Shortfall Anticipated for Coming Years: “I just hope that people remember that the bottom falls out in Fall of 2026, when the babies not born…” Apr 28, 10:08
- on Opinion: Town Council Grants Blank Check to Jones Library Expansion Project: “The Jones Library has filed a notice in the Commonwealth’s Central Register that the Library is going to sign a…” Apr 28, 09:43
- on Sunrise Smith College Activists Gain Passage of Municipal Resolution to Make Polluters Pay: “Three well-deserved cheers for the Smith College Sunrise folks. This is one of the many ways that we can collectively…” Apr 27, 14:28
- on Letter: Correcting the Gazette’s Misrepresentation of My Letter to the NEH: “Jeff Lee is the furthest away from and not MAGA! He’s a sensible, rational do-best-things possible guy. What he’s writing…” Apr 27, 04:23
- on AG Acknowledges “Fair Concerns” but Denies Bid Protest of Jones Library Building Project for Now: “There’s been a remarkable amount of outrage in the past few days about a letter that was twisted by another…” Apr 26, 20:54