- Rob Kusner on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Thanks to John, Julian and all the other commenters. John’s idea of a “cars on campus” surcharge to fiscally benefit…” Jun 8, 00:13
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “The other question that needs to be asked, perhaps publicly, and then answered, is: “Why do the Town Manager and…” Jun 7, 18:44
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “According to Amherst assessor’s records, more than 40 single-family houses, duplexes and triplexes throughout town are owned by Amherst College…” Jun 7, 12:50
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Thank you, Julian, for all of the important information you shared. I would also add a link to an article…” Jun 7, 12:04
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “UMass Lowell pays $1 million a year in PILOT payments to the City of Lowell, according to the Boston Globe.…” Jun 7, 09:20
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Great bit of reporting, Julian. Thanks. MA requires that excise taxes (used to help maintain roads) be paid to towns…” Jun 7, 08:33
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Last year Amherst College gave the town of Amherst an unrestricted donation of $130,000, its largest gift in recent years.…” Jun 6, 20:47
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “UMass is obviously the elephant in the room, but we have two other institutions of higher learning that also could…” Jun 6, 15:59
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Ms. McGowan, Thank you for your concerns and kind words. Although TC, under the presidency of Ms. Greisemer and the…” Jun 6, 12:00
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “I agree with everything Janet McGowan said and also think John Varner would make an important good difference on the…” Jun 5, 19:51
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Good to see support for Varner’s ideas. The University underpays because it can. Unanimity by disparate factions is needed to…” Jun 5, 19:39
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Of all the issues pointed out by Mr. Varner, the most puzzling and most ignored are our generic college town…” Jun 5, 13:28
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “It’s the same problem everywhere there is a decent place to live. People with no real stake in the town…” Jun 4, 20:22
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Mr. Blumenfeld: I am not counting on the votes of anyone who views unbridled real estate investment as ‘progress’, or…” Jun 4, 11:05
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “The new district three will have no incumbents so perhaps that is one reason people might ask someone to run…” Jun 4, 08:53
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Who is asking Mr. Varner to run for Town Council and why? What makes you think you can do better…” Jun 4, 04:51
- on Updated: Assistant Superintendent Doreen Cunningham Placed On Administrative Leave: “The Title IX investigator is Edward Mitnick. http://brodeurmcgan.com/edwardmitnick.html “In addition to his work with Brodeur-McGan, P.C., Ed has his own…” Jun 3, 15:30
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Given the current level of dysfunction in town government and the polarization and toxicity that characterize our town politics, I…” Jun 3, 12:58
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Mr. Varner, I really hope you decide to throw your hat into the ring. You’re just the tonic our ailing…” Jun 3, 12:42
- on Public Comment: Regional School Leaders Need To Start Listening And Stop Delaying On Improving The Track & Field: “Thank you Maria. School Committee Members please use the accurate research and votes of the Boards of Health and move…” Jun 3, 09:49
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “Thank you Jenna for providing this description of the School Committee. Thank you Jennifer for standing for truth and our…” Jun 3, 09:35
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “Thank you John for your accurate picture of the changes in Amherst. We have lived in the area since 1974…” Jun 3, 09:28
- on Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? : “thank you for taking the time to express your concerns, many of which have become my concerns. I have valued…” Jun 3, 09:01
- on Opinion: A Failure Of Leadership In The Amherst Public Schools: “Thanks to Jennifer Shiao for her initiative and courage in reading aloud these written comments to the School Committee. Granted,…” Jun 3, 08:44
- on Opinion: A Failure Of Leadership In The Amherst Public Schools: “Thank you Allegra. And thank you for also witnessing and speaking out. It is so important to name what is…” Jun 2, 21:57
- on Opinion: A Failure Of Leadership In The Amherst Public Schools: “Thank you Alicia! And yes, we need to hear a response to that letter of no confidence. I should have…” Jun 2, 21:55
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “Thank you, Jena. The way in which Jennifer Shiao was publicly scolded/shamed was completely inappropriate and was not a good…” Jun 2, 20:08
- on Opinion: A Failure Of Leadership In The Amherst Public Schools: “Ali, you voiced my feelings exactly about the most recent school committee committee meeting and the treatment of Shiao. I…” Jun 2, 19:58
- on Opinion: A Failure Of Leadership In The Amherst Public Schools: “Thank you Ali for weaving together the intersecting oppression we have witnessed unfold during the response to the most recent…” Jun 2, 12:26
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “I was present at the meeting where Jennifer Shiao read the public comments and though I would not describe any…” Jun 2, 10:03
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “Thanks, Toni. I appreciate you.” Jun 1, 17:49
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “It’s hard to stand against members of your own board to do what you think is right. Over me over…” Jun 1, 17:38
- on Opinion: In This Moment, Every School Committee Member Has A Choice: “Thank you, Jena, for your advocacy and your reporting, bearing witness and pushing the School Committee and the community to…” Jun 1, 16:49
- on Amherst Pelham Educators Reject Latest Contract Offer. Bargaining To Continue On June 7: “According to the living wage calculator touted by the School Committee, the $16.28 living wage for Hampshire County is for…” May 31, 20:59
- on Public Comment: A Message Of Reassurance For Families New To The Middle School: “Thank you and all of the majority of Middle School Teachers!!! I know what you say is true. My granddaughter…” May 31, 17:14
- on Public Comment: A Message Of Reassurance For Families New To The Middle School: “Thank you Alicia. It is reassuring to know that you and other supportive teachers/staff are at the ARMS” May 31, 16:58
- on Public Comment: School Committee Must Repair Harm That Occurred On Their Watch: “Jena, thank you for your continued advocacy. I want to remind the school committee that staff at ARPS presented them…” May 31, 16:24
- on Public Comment: A Message Of Reassurance For Families New To The Middle School: “I know the educators are devoted and caring. I trust you with my children – with an open heart. Thank…” May 31, 16:21
- on Public Comment: A Message Of Reassurance For Families New To The Middle School: “Thank you, Alicia Lopez. This is also reassuring to me as a parent of a current seventh grader. I appreciate…” May 31, 10:42
- on Opinion: What’s The Issue With AI?: “I recommend two additional references to help folks think about the challenges that AI poses and whether we ought to…” May 30, 19:50
- on Despite Fundraising Gains, Trustees Accept Uncertainty Of Library Expansion: “Actually, that $30,000 doesn’t even get you a Hollywood actor for the full three to five minutes of the documentary.…” May 30, 13:03
- on Despite Fundraising Gains, Trustees Accept Uncertainty Of Library Expansion: “Thanks Toni and Jeff. I was heartened to see that I am not alone in questioning whether it is “reasonable”…” May 30, 09:45
- on The Future Of Housing In Amherst: “You have hit the nail on the head, Janet, and problem solvers from other communities are coming to similar conclusions…” May 28, 11:26
- on Almanac: Sensitive: “I’m glad to know more about these ferns, because I often contemplate how the “sensitive” ferns are among the least…” May 28, 10:29
- on Money Shortage Is Only One Of Many Obstacles To Repairing Amherst’s Roads: “Within two weeks, Hadley stripped and repaved Bay road from the Pride Station to the Fort River and South Maple…” May 28, 08:29
- on Amherst Residents Raise Concerns About Local Government In League Survey On Town Charter: “I am not one of the 400+ respondents who completed the survey. I started to fill it out, but it…” May 28, 08:18
- on Amherst Residents Raise Concerns About Local Government In League Survey On Town Charter: “expand —> demolish large parts of and expand atop the rubble” May 27, 22:38
- on Money Shortage Is Only One Of Many Obstacles To Repairing Amherst’s Roads: “Managing a problem takes skill. Very easy to come up with excuses! Roads in Amherst have been terrible for years..Very…” May 27, 18:56
- on Money Shortage Is Only One Of Many Obstacles To Repairing Amherst’s Roads: “The roads are a disgrace. I had one relative sprain her ankle and another blow out a tire due to…” May 27, 15:19
- on Money Shortage Is Only One Of Many Obstacles To Repairing Amherst’s Roads: “Hadley’s roads are very good. You can always tell when you pass the town line from the condition of the…” May 27, 12:38
- on Opinion: Now That We Have An Acting Superintendent, We Need Answers: “I really appreciate your opinion piece and comment, and agree with everything you stated. Happily, Diego Sharon has been working…” May 27, 10:40
- on Amherst Residents Raise Concerns About Local Government In League Survey On Town Charter: “when will amherst prioritize paying teachers, fixing roads? we seem to find funds for a much needed school project, hoorah!!…” May 27, 08:50
- on Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School: “Thanks so much to all, for all your work!! And yes, thanks so much for pushing on bike/ped stuff!!!!” May 27, 07:20
- on The Future Of Housing In Amherst: “Nothing will change until UMASS builds more affordable housing for its students. UMASS has expanded student enrollment, adding thousands and…” May 26, 20:56
- on Who Was Mabel Loomis Todd And Why Is She Important To Amherst?: “Apologies, the railroad came to Amherst in 1853 and was well-established by 1856. Here is a wonderful article about it…” May 26, 09:07
- on Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School: “I couldn’t agree more, Lynn! I have been trying to advocate for improved bike/pedestrian access and focus at both the…” May 25, 12:19
- on Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School: “I’m reminded of the old adage: “There’s no limit to what can be accomplished if one doesn’t care who gets…” May 25, 11:35
- on Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School: “Hear, hear, Lynn! How about organizing “walking school buses” for the youngest students, and “biking buddies” for the older ones?…” May 24, 22:48
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “We second that emotion…” May 24, 21:59
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Toni, I appreciate you so much.” May 24, 11:50
- on Despite Fundraising Gains, Trustees Accept Uncertainty Of Library Expansion: “Good points, Toni. There is a stark difference between Town oversight of Amherst public schools, and oversight over the private…” May 24, 08:06
- on Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School: “This is fantastic! Now if only we could have protected bike lanes and passable sidewalks as it’s not going to…” May 23, 21:43
- on Opinion: Now That We Have An Acting Superintendent, We Need Answers: “Commenting on my own piece to add that I’d like to know how the district plans to address and repair…” May 23, 21:03
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Thanks for bringing up the issue of preschool here in Amherst Toni, I graduated from the Crocker Farm PreSchool program…” May 23, 12:30
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “I forgot to address the point about preschool. I have written about efforts to expand preschool in Amherst over the…” May 23, 11:46
- on Opinion: New Concerns About Hickory Ridge Solar Project: “Dave Ziomek is overseeing the Hickory Ridge project. Perhaps write and ask for a detailed report on where things stand…” May 22, 21:19
- on Opinion: New Concerns About Hickory Ridge Solar Project: “Jenny, when do you expect the building permit to be issued? What is the next step and the best way…” May 22, 16:48
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Those are really good points, thank you Toni. Most of the benefits cited are due to the fact that the…” May 22, 15:21
- on Opinion: New Concerns About Hickory Ridge Solar Project: “Hi Toni- We sent an even more detailed letter to town officials. We have not received a response. I completely…” May 22, 11:25
- on Despite Fundraising Gains, Trustees Accept Uncertainty Of Library Expansion: “Regarding this promotional video which might cost $30,000 – who will be on the hook for that? It says in…” May 22, 11:11
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Thank you Toni! As always, informative and articulate!” May 22, 10:15
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Mr. Hood may be unable to see the benefits of this plan over the previous one, but for other Indy…” May 22, 09:43
- on Opinion: New Concerns About Hickory Ridge Solar Project: “Thank you Jenny Kallick and Michael Lipinski for keeping on top of this! Have you received any response and assurance…” May 22, 08:43
- on Despite Fundraising Gains, Trustees Accept Uncertainty Of Library Expansion: ““In other library news… (JEDI).” Not only were Yoda and Obi Wan Kenobi JEDI, but so was Darth Vader. As…” May 22, 00:54
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Might it be enlightened or even just sane to recognize that Amherst residents willingly pay extra (property) taxes in order…” May 21, 20:16
- on Updated: Assistant Superintendent Doreen Cunningham Placed On Administrative Leave: “We would like to know the name(s) and qualifications of the private “independent” person/group charged with conducting the Title IX…” May 21, 16:27
- on Letter: Relicensing Northfield Pump Station And Turners Falls Dam Will Harm Connecticut River: “We need to stop this harmful practices now and instead work on reducing our energy needs!” May 21, 09:59
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “OK so $16 million is not a lot of money? And you are ignoring this part: “plus the cost of…” May 21, 07:17
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: ““$22 million down the drain” is at best an exaggeration, since it ignores US dollar inflation, which has totaled about…” May 20, 23:07
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “How not to win friends and influence people.” May 20, 19:04
- on APEA Votes No Confidence In Morris And Cunningham: “Doug Slaughter will have a tough row to hoe: best wishes him!” May 20, 09:41
- on Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?: “Does anybody remember covered bridges? The covering protects the roadway surface and the supporting structure of the bridge from the…” May 20, 09:32
- on Opinion: New Concerns About Hickory Ridge Solar Project: “The Town owes Jenny Kallick and Michael Lipinski a big “Thank You!” for keeping us informed. The least expensive and…” May 20, 09:26
- on Letter: There Has To Be A Better Way To Revise Zoning Bylaws: “Thanks, Maura, for this well-presented note. It is clear that the knowledge and experience of Town planning staff have been…” May 20, 08:46
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: ““vote then went to the town as a whole, which reproduced the same result” As you know, that required a…” May 20, 07:57
- on Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?: “I have also seen videos of early failures of solar roads and know it’s expensive, and maybe the time isn’t…” May 20, 06:44
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “As long as we’re rehashing old grievances, let me remind people (again) that the vote then went to the town…” May 20, 01:38
- on Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?: “Ira, I’m sorry to hear you almost get killed on your bike. Let’s get a couple of stop signs on…” May 20, 01:35
- on Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?: “Solar roadways are an interesting and creative idea but it’s not apparently ready for prime time. Cost estimates that I…” May 19, 23:19
- on Updated: Assistant Superintendent Doreen Cunningham Placed On Administrative Leave: “What an insane ten days! The Graphic article was only published 10 days ago and since then three middle school…” May 19, 20:40
- on Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?: “It would also have the advantage of not using forests for that very sub-optimal use; and find a way around…” May 19, 13:12
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Amherst Town Meeting voting down the 2016 plan in a bond authorization vote, which is supposed to be a “can…” May 19, 13:03
- on Regional School Committee Receives Heart-wrenching Testimony About Discrimination At Middle School: “I would like to state that I did not say Peter Demling lied. What I said in my 5/16 public…” May 19, 11:19
- on What’s Happening On May 17 & May 18 With The School Committee?: “Thank you Jennifer for your work and promoting transparency.” May 17, 21:56
- on Letter: Regional School Committee – Slow Down, Listen, And Restore Trust In Amherst Schools: ““Victor’s” warning seems worth bearing in mind, but I’m curious why the victorious hermit is unwilling to identify themself. Knowing…” May 16, 10:11
- on Letter: Regional School Committee – Slow Down, Listen, And Restore Trust In Amherst Schools: “Dear Readers, We have taken down the post of “Victor Eremita,” the Victorious Hermit in the work of Soren Kirkegaard…” May 15, 18:59
- on Jones Library Receives $1 Million National Endowment For The Humanities Challenge Grant: “Kudos for winning this significant NEH grant! However, if a primary purpose of the Jones Library demolition/expansion project were (as…” May 15, 12:10
- on Hampshire College Admits Largest Incoming Class Since 2018: “Kudos to Hampshire College and its incoming & continuing students for the turnaround — more great things there yet to…” May 15, 11:53