- Ira Bryck on Saving Hampshire College: Plan C: “Aristotle” May 3, 07:50
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “It also seems likely that a house with 6 people will create more trash and noise than a house with…” May 2, 17:36
- on Hampshire College Coalition Seeks to Raise $10M in Two Weeks to Forestall Sale of Campus: “This effort would be significantly more credible with names attached.” May 2, 16:41
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “To clarify in response to Hilda Greenbaum — yes, landlords issue one lease per dwelling unit, but they base the…” May 2, 16:39
- on Grand Opening for Izote Latin & American Kitchen, May 6: “I had a breakfast today that looked exactly like this photo. It was delicious and very filling. I ordered mild.…” May 2, 15:04
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “We left Amherst three years ago after thirty-three years living on Shumway St. When we left, ours was the only…” May 2, 13:50
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “So why are there six students living in the house next to me? As told to me by the tenants…” May 2, 13:29
- on Residents File Suit Challenging Proposed Development in North Amherst: “Not only that, but Sod Chuluunbaatar has circulated an analysis detailing how the Town of Amherst has left over $2.1…” May 2, 13:23
- on Tilted Orbit Pinball Arcade Coming to Mill District: “I ask Ms Russek why she didn’t come to the public hearing to voice these comments. Attending as the Indy…” May 2, 12:57
- on What’s Happening in Amherst?: “Wow, that’s a lot of activities! People should know that the Eric Carle Museum is free for up to four…” May 2, 12:46
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “Our bylaws require one lease for all of the persons living in a unit. Leasing by the bedroom defines a…” May 2, 12:19
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “In addition to all the reasons Ira Bryck notes for maintaining the town’s bylaw that limits occupancy to no more…” May 2, 11:07
- on Town Has Much to Consider with the Closing of Hampshire College: “It sounds like forces are at work to make this a rushed fire sale. One would hope that Anherst has…” May 2, 11:06
- on A Better World is Possible: The World’s First Non-Violent Municipality: “An outstanding article. A moving account of the first step toward the creation of a nonviolent world order, which must…” May 2, 09:53
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “First, the Town Council (and the CPAC) should consider reallocating that $330K, plus a major share of the next years’…” May 2, 09:07
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Thank you, Marcie and Devon, I don’t think we should accept that this change is inevitable, just because some developers…” May 2, 09:01
- on Residents File Suit Challenging Proposed Development in North Amherst: “The need for the Town to address its financial difficulties with real thoughtful restraint and planning has been blasting out…” May 2, 08:54
- on Opinion: End 47: “BREAKING NEWS! Our reporter recently discovered that the stop sign located near “End 47” in Montague, MA now reads “STOP…” May 2, 08:51
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “After living in our beloved home on McClellan Street for 23 years, we felt forced out by the realization that…” May 2, 07:31
- on Opinion: The Wrong Engineering School is Closing: “I endorse this proposal to repurpose the Hampshire College campus as an alternative engineering school using the model of student…” May 2, 06:48
- on Hampshire College Coalition Seeks to Raise $10M in Two Weeks to Forestall Sale of Campus: “I just sent the following email to whoever are the people behind HampshireNext, at email addresses press@hampshirenext.org and hello@hampshirenext.org: Through…” May 1, 16:58
- on Land Trust Wins $375,000 to Promote Affordable Home Ownership: “What wonderful news for an exciting model!!!” May 1, 14:22
- on Council Rejects Additional CPA Funding for Jones Library Project: “Editor’s note: this is in response to public comment by Charlotte Reeve at the very end of the article. Limiting…” May 1, 06:17
- on Tilted Orbit Pinball Arcade Coming to Mill District: “As a resident on SUmmer Street, abutting the new arcade, its not the issue of underage drinking i am concerned…” Apr 30, 17:56
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Just to clarify – Jason Dorney accurately states that between the 2010 and 2020 U.S. Census, Amherst’s population did increase…” Apr 30, 11:17
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Some more considerations: Of the many towns and cities in Western Mass, Amherst is one of only 2 that has…” Apr 30, 10:55
- on Opinion: End 47: “By elementary arithmetic considerations alone, there are likely millions of phone numbers in the US with the digits 8 ,…” Apr 30, 00:28
- on Residents File Suit Challenging Proposed Development in North Amherst: “A project we don’t need At a price we can’t afford?” Apr 29, 23:42
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Janet, This “building boom” is a drop in the bucket when compared to the actual need. Yes, there have been…” Apr 29, 22:28
- on Two-Thirds of Applicants for Amherst Community Homes Qualify for Local Preference: “As a neighbor to this new development I just want to say welcome to each and every family and person…” Apr 29, 19:40
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Craig & Jason, we get you want more housing. What you don’t address are the complications, the continued issues neighborhoods…” Apr 29, 16:54
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Jason, Amherst has been in a building boom for the past 10 years–our town has built more housing than any…” Apr 29, 15:14
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “I agree that housing supply matters, but it is also important to be clear about what tools the Town of…” Apr 29, 14:53
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Hi Craig, thanks for your thoughtful comment! I agree Amherst NEEDS more housing, but I feel as though labeling concerns…” Apr 29, 11:18
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Well said Craig! When housing is a rare commodity it will fetch a higher price and investors almost always win…” Apr 29, 09:00
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “Great letter reflecting. I believe, the sentiments of most year round residents. I am personally facing potentially having student housing…” Apr 29, 08:03
- on Residents File Suit Challenging Proposed Development in North Amherst: “It is interesting that it took opposition to the construction of an apartment building in a residential neighborhood to highlight…” Apr 29, 07:21
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “How about UMass building 5,000 bed s on campus for students? Students want to be on campus, more beds will…” Apr 29, 07:04
- on Letter: Lamenting the Transformation of the McLellan Street Neighborhood: “This is a well written and thought out article, and I do appreciate the sentiment towards wanting to preserve community…” Apr 28, 20:42
- on Letter: Some Recommendations for Review of the CRESS Budget: “Thanks for these suggestions, Martha. The CRESS team is doing important work and could do so much more with adequate…” Apr 27, 22:23
- on Conservation Commission Approves Wetlands Mitigation Plan for Amity Street Multi-Family Affordable Housing Project: “Thank goodness. I wish it were more.” Apr 27, 17:56
- on Neighbors Unhappy with Beacon’s Plan to Build 140 Units in North Amherst: “I wonder if space can be found on Hampshire College campus, possibly in some of their existing buildings. They do…” Apr 27, 14:35
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “Have you spoken with the folks at LivingLocal413? They were exploring ideas around building intentional innovation communities in Western MA.…” Apr 27, 12:38
- on Bearing Witness to Immigrant Suffering at Burlington ICE: “Thank you for writing this article, Margaret, and for inviting people to join us there!” Apr 27, 08:22
- on Community Rallies to Support Hampshire College Refugees: “What’s not being said here is that there is a financial tsunami headed at higher education, and the jobs of…” Apr 26, 20:10
- on Opinion: Local and Green: Let’s Own Our Power: “Some of the best places to initiate these efforts are co-housing groups and homeowner associations, in addition to neighborhoods. If…” Apr 26, 17:11
- on Neighbors Unhappy with Beacon’s Plan to Build 140 Units in North Amherst: “Yet again these developers are desperate to get into North Amherst. South Amherst is becoming a different town at this…” Apr 26, 16:32
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “Seems like this program would inculcate life-long skills—similar to a liberal arts education—that won’t be obsolete five years later. However,…” Apr 26, 08:36
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “Interesting proposal by “retired Gordon” — let me add my endorsement for this model to Bob Greeney’s — two thumbs…” Apr 25, 17:18
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “A post by an engineering colleague – check it out Bob Greeney – Physics – HCC https://www.gordostuff.com/2026/04/the-wrong-engineering-school-is-closing.html This is an…” Apr 25, 13:26
- on Opinion: Governor Healy’s Social Media Ban is Even Worse Than You Think: “To be clear, privacy died several years ago. Our data is already harvested with every charge, every click, every search…” Apr 25, 10:48
- on Updated: Hampshire College Alumni Reflect on an Education That Changes Lives: “I wish I could feel so passionate about my years at Mount Holyoke! But I still value the intellectual skills…” Apr 25, 10:17
- on Planning Board Opposes Creation of East Amherst Historic District: “1. Good call on EAHD. Wise board. 2. The Kestrel land being acquired on Henry Street is downhill , on…” Apr 25, 09:22
- on Consultant to Help Town with Long-delayed Trash Hauler Reform: “CET is there for free (Why else would city employees put time into becoming ‘green certified’?) for un-biased study and…” Apr 25, 08:58
- on Finance Committee Recommends $330,000 for Library Project on Split Vote: “Several things to note about this meeting. First, the two members who were absent (maybe having to do with it…” Apr 24, 16:26
- on Finance Committee Recommends $330,000 for Library Project on Split Vote: “It’s frustrating that residents who question additional public funding for the library are labeled “anti-library.” I support libraries. My concern…” Apr 24, 14:39
- on Planning Board Opposes Creation of East Amherst Historic District: “I am disappointed in the Planning Board’s vote on the East Amherst Historical District. Of course we need more housing,…” Apr 24, 11:58
- on Finance Committee Recommends $330,000 for Library Project on Split Vote: “Kent Faerber should get his facts straight, starting with the name of the organization for which I serve as president.…” Apr 23, 22:40
- on Updated: Hampshire College Alumni Reflect on an Education That Changes Lives: “Clearly, Ken Burns needs to create his next documentary on Hampshire College’s impact.” Apr 23, 00:52
- on Letter: Proposed Design Standards Will Yield a Better Downtown for All: “write before or speak at Wed 4/22 Planning Board meeting, in the public comments part in the beginning; this topic…” Apr 22, 07:09
- on Updated: Hampshire College Alumni Reflect on an Education That Changes Lives: “These reflections are so rich, and completely heartbreaking….” Apr 21, 22:10
- on Jones Library Construction Proceeding on Schedule. Borrowing is Now Complete: “Note that 12.8 + 15.7 > 28.1 The right-left difference is a mere ~.4 But each unit represents 1,000,000 USD…” Apr 21, 20:16
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “The school could be saved, the “Hampshire College” brand however will have to die to do it. Along with it…” Apr 21, 20:01
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “I respect Chapman’s views and have been familiar with them for quite some time. I’ll respond to the “Why?” question,…” Apr 21, 18:52
- on Opinion: Conflating Criticism of Israel with Antisemitism Endangers All: “I appreciate these replies. John, I too put my nickels and dimes the little “blue box”, thinking I was doing…” Apr 21, 14:12
- on Opinion: Conflating Criticism of Israel with Antisemitism Endangers All: “From the time that I was a young boy attending Sunday school at my Synagogue, the importance of Israel was…” Apr 21, 13:29
- on Opinion: When Five Is Better Than Four: Can Hampshire College Still Be Saved?: “I’m a proud Hampshire alum myself, but I disagree with Podolsky’s premise that Hampshire “should” survive. Like any good “Hampster’,…” Apr 21, 08:04
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “A wonderful idea! And some of the faculty and other innovation-oriented seniors of the region could be advisors. Who will…” Apr 20, 07:36
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “Amherst College has shown a longstanding preference for demolition and rebuilding-in-place over preservation. The College’s destruction of the Little Red…” Apr 19, 13:26
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “There have been many excellent ideas and suggestions of what to do with the campus once the college closes in…” Apr 19, 10:14
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “This article has a great example of adaptive reuse to preserve a beautiful and old building on Amity Street and…” Apr 19, 09:19
- on Opinion: Conflating Criticism of Israel with Antisemitism Endangers All: “Thanks to the Indy for printing Mr. Weiss’ cogent and compact statement of why opposing the criminal conduct of present…” Apr 18, 17:04
- on death of a liberal arts college: “Love the poem!! I’m a Swarthmore, not a Hampshire graduate, but you capture the moments of being very young, tackling…” Apr 18, 11:54
- on How UMass’ “Public-Private” Dorm May Be Shortchanging Amherst Taxpayers: “Could the Town simply charge a higher rate for the water and sewerage services to these entities? Maybe that would…” Apr 18, 11:03
- on Opinion: Conflating Criticism of Israel with Antisemitism Endangers All: “Gerry, thank you for this article and for getting it out in the Indy. You make such an important point!” Apr 18, 10:53
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “The Town’s once-upon-a-time ARA had eminent-domain authority to acquire such buildings, and repair or redevelop them (if funds were so…” Apr 18, 00:07
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “I agree that Matthew’s vision is brilliant, exciting and timely. To add to Matthew’s paradigm the model might also include…” Apr 17, 18:16
- on Letter: Taking Pride in Hampshire College’s Accomplishments: “It’s time to get our brains around the stark realization that there were and are many individuals who have served…” Apr 17, 17:55
- on How UMass’ “Public-Private” Dorm May Be Shortchanging Amherst Taxpayers: “Is there some protocol that the Town of Amherst, represented by the Town Manager, could not negotiate a better deal…” Apr 17, 16:04
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “Perhaps Amherst College should reduce its inventory of non-dormitory residential buildings. This could allow houses to become homes for year-round…” Apr 17, 15:08
- on Amherst’s East Village: Where History Happened: “It is great to have this correction to the piece. I did remember recently that about 40 denizens of Shutesbury…” Apr 17, 11:13
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “That is the ‘million dollar’ question, Janet. In the hearing – now almost a year ago – the College’s representatives…” Apr 17, 10:54
- on Neighbors Unhappy with Beacon’s Plan to Build 140 Units in North Amherst: “This is a great project in the wrong place. Atkins Corner or East Amherst or University Drive all are great…” Apr 17, 10:29
- on Historical Commission Approves Demolishing Rear of 174 Amity for Construction of Affordable Townhouses: “Why did this beautiful house fall into a “deplorable” state? How long was it owned by Amherst College. Amherst needs…” Apr 17, 10:24
- on Loss of Hampshire College Resonates Deeply Within Amherst Community: “Thank you, Paul, for your moving, thoughtful comments about Hampshire College: Non Satis Scire indeed! There’s no question that Hampshire…” Apr 16, 09:42
- on Letter: Taking Pride in Hampshire College’s Accomplishments: “The loss of Hampshire will leave a gaping hole in Amherst’s identity. Thanks, Ken, for the unsung role you have…” Apr 15, 23:16
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “Love this idea, and there are many alumni who would support this effort with time, money and creative energy. I…” Apr 15, 18:18
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “The demographic cliff is real,and plenty of education writers are predicting doom. But UMass Amherst and other flagship schools are…” Apr 15, 15:10
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “Matthew’s vision is exciting and is certainly in the spirit of Hampshire College. It could also be seen as the…” Apr 15, 14:19
- on Opinion: Hampshire Closing Opens Door To Regional Innovation Hub: “I was going to suggest something similar, but now can just second your emotion” Apr 15, 13:35
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “Alas, the value of a liberal arts education is no longer appreciated because STEM Graduates can get better paying jobs…” Apr 15, 10:21
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “As a Hampshire College alum, class of 1979, this news is heartbreaking. As someone who has also been part of…” Apr 15, 09:38
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “What sad news. Hampshire has played a part in defining both our town and our era these past 55 years.…” Apr 15, 01:50
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “It’s not just Hampshire College. Last week’s Amherst Bulletin reported that UMass has reduced graduate admissions by 40%/50% for this…” Apr 14, 21:02
- on Introducing Amethyst Brook Elementary School and Chestnut Street Academy: “I was surprised to learn that the name Amethyst comes from an ancient Greek word – amethustos ‘not drunken’ (because…” Apr 14, 18:11
- on Opinion: We Love the Amherst Vision, But Who’s Paying for It?: “Hi Rizwana, Your piece is why I still can’t fathom why the Library project went through. Knowing the condition of…” Apr 14, 16:06
- on Opinion: We Love the Amherst Vision, But Who’s Paying for It?: “Yes, indeed. Essential safety updates (fire station), roads, street lights, affordable housing, other services (e.g., CRESS), all seem to be…” Apr 14, 12:42
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “Sad. I’m a Spring 74 alum & not sure I would have been able to thrive anywhere else.” Apr 14, 12:16
- on Hampshire College to Close Permanently at Year’s End: “Today’s headline Hampshire College Closing in 2027 should give great pause to those who seek yet more local public funding…” Apr 14, 11:20