- Jeff Lee 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
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “Anita Sarro – I nominated the team of students for the Youth Heroism Award. Glad you agree!!” May 15, 11:08
- on Public Comment: Two Questions For The Town Council: “Thank you for asking important questions about the transformation of the downtown. We frequently drive to Northampton or elsewhere to…” May 15, 09:43
- on Letter: A Call To Action. Demand Accountability In Amherst Public Schools: “Great ideas Jena! Thank you Laura!” May 15, 06:35
- on Letter: A Call To Action. Demand Accountability In Amherst Public Schools: “YES to all of this. Let’s not forget – the TEACHERS NEED A CONTRACT!!! Give the educators what they are…” May 14, 14:54
- on Jones Library Receives $1 Million National Endowment For The Humanities Challenge Grant: “Winning the Humanities Center Challenge Grant is laudable if it can be used toward improving the library independent of whether…” May 14, 12:21
- on APEA Votes No Confidence In Morris And Cunningham: “This is amazing – it means that at least 80% of all union members voted, and that at least 80%…” May 14, 11:16
- on No Changes Proposed For Placement Of Street Lights In Revised Policy: “I am relieved that removing streetlights is no longer an option, but reducing brightness also is also problematic. Lighting is…” May 13, 12:30
- on Board Of Health Urges Action On Waste Hauler Reform: “Look forward to seeing the changes recommended by the Board of Health.” May 13, 11:10
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “There are a few things that make America greater than many other countries: freedom of speech, (check out how police…” May 13, 11:06
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “Thanks for republishing the Graphic account. We all need to see this.” May 13, 11:05
- on League Of Women Voters Calls For Transparent Police Chief Selection Process: “The League of Women Voters is non-partisan, but it is not impartial. The League takes positions and advocates to make…” May 13, 10:40
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “The Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the Human Rights Youth Heroism Award. Surely the students and advisor of…” May 13, 10:40
- on Opinion: I Believe You And I Believe In You: “Thank you for being the only school committee member (as far as I’ve seen) to put out a public statement.…” May 13, 09:48
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “thank you john varner. it’s a demand that our tax dollars take care of basic town responsibilities. no mystery!” May 13, 07:24
- on Opinion: I Believe You And I Believe In You: “This isn’t the only message the community needs to hear on this, but it’s an important one. Thank you for…” May 12, 15:06
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “Michelle Labbe, I sympathize with your feelings, but speed bumps slow traffic with far less danger to drivers and cyclists…” May 11, 09:54
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “With Amherst facing a $40 million backlog in road repairs, educators looking at painful layoffs and being offered an unsatisfactory…” May 10, 23:32
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “Bravo to the team of young journalists who researched and broke this story. This is the saddest thing I have…” May 10, 21:45
- on ‘It’s Life Or Death’: Failure To Protect Trans Kids At ARMS A Systemic Problem: “Kudos to the student reporters at The Graphic and to their advisor Sara Barber-Just for putting together this stellar piece…” May 10, 20:14
- on Letter: Peter Demling Owes The Public An Apology: “School Committee Member Ethics, Policy BCA on he ARPS website states that all members shall: “-Endeavor to establish sound, clearly…” May 10, 19:38
- on Letter: Peter Demling Owes The Public An Apology: “Now that this Graphic article has brought many more disturbing details to light, the comments by Peter Demling and Mike…” May 10, 16:52
- on Letter: Peter Demling Owes The Public An Apology: “Sing it, sister! Thank you for speaking up for the teachers. And for all of us parents of trans kids…” May 10, 15:52
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “I have been tempted to go around Amherst taking pictures of every pothole so that Amherst citizens will get reimbursed…” May 10, 07:32
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “I drive all over the three-county area for my work. I know exactly when I cross the line into Amherst…” May 9, 18:59
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “Just to add to the chorus–on South East Street there are no guardrails where it goes over Fort River. So…” May 9, 16:49
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “Here is another perspective. The repaving of our residential road resulted in a neighborhood speeding problem. Personally, I’m looking forward…” May 9, 11:19
- on Photo Of The Week: Happy Beaver Enjoying His Fresh Dinner By Darya Zelentsova: “Amazing photo! and I enjoyed many more from your Instagram site. Thank so much for the beautiful photos Darya.” May 9, 11:11
- on Opinion: Fixing Potholes – Not An Axiom Of Amherst Politics: “This is so well put, John. Our town can spend millions on glitz and glamor type projects, but if it…” May 9, 09:04
- on Artwork Of Shirley Jackson Whitaker At The Mill District Through June: “Wonderful exhibit – I highly recommend it.” May 8, 11:17
- on No Changes Proposed For Placement Of Street Lights In Revised Policy: “There are two solar lights on Pine Street next to the crosswalks, and when they work, they offer a cushion…” May 8, 11:15
- on League Of Women Voters Calls For Transparent Police Chief Selection Process: “If the Amherst League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, it should behave like one. There is nothing…” May 7, 13:14
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “I think it was closer to 24% (3,272) of the 13,551 currently registered voters that voted in favor of the…” May 7, 11:16
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “30% turnout is not close to a majority of registered Amherst voters. 80% of 30% = 37.5. Curious what the…” May 6, 19:43
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Not to be the skunk at a very well-deserved party, but I’d just like to add a cautionary note about…” May 6, 19:06
- on Amherst Recognized As A 2022 Tree City USA: “Just in time for the Holidays the powers that be in Amherst, MA have allowed the legacy “Merry Maple” tree…” May 6, 16:58
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “It was gratifying to see that more than 80% of Amherst voters supported the new elementary school project. In a…” May 6, 13:07
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Jeff Lee said: “It is unfortunate that creation of the plan to demolish the 1993 addition of the Jones Library…” May 6, 11:54
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “The idea that Amherst Forward deserves credit for the school victory makes me furious and sick to my stomach -…” May 6, 11:35
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “I sure hope we can follow a similar collaborative process to build town-wide consensus on where and how to spur…” May 6, 10:14
- on Cash-strapped Library Project To Get New Cost Estimate As Bills Keep On Coming: “Given the enormous design, hence funding, ramifications of MHC opinions, has anyone involved in the Jones project asked the MHC…” May 6, 09:15
- on Amherst Senior Center Launches New ‘Silver Shuttle’ Van Service: “Excellent! A stroke sidelined me temporarily last year. I got to experience the persistent uncertainties of arranging transportation – or…” May 6, 08:36
- on Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School: “Unfortunately, however, the election night party was a missed and important opportunity to invite and widely gather the many other…” May 5, 20:50