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ANALYTICS
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Number of Unique Page Views:
Last 30 days: 60,845 (+5,828)
Last Week: 17,848 (+4709)
Number of Unique Sessions
Last 30 days: 26,358 (+2345)
Last Week: 5524 (+1711)

TOP FIVE MOST READ ARTICLES LAST WEEK
1. Unrecognized Project Costs Trouble Library Trustee. Amherst College Gift Snubs Taxpayers by Jeff Lee
2. Indy Rewind: Opinion: The Toxic Politics of Amherst Forward by Art Keene
3. The Indy’s Election Central by Art Keene
4. Letter: The Rise of Political Parties in Amherst Has Diminished Local Democracy Lou Conover
5. Unofficial Results for the 2023 Biennial Town Election. by The Amherst Indy

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?

CLIMATE / ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT / NATURE
Mill River History Trail Seeks More CPA Funds. Shutesbury Road Solar Project Hearing Deferred Until November 29 by Maura Keene
Opinion: Climate Justice Alliance Urges Accelerated Action in Town Manager Climate Goals by Darcy DuMont
Almanac: A Porcupine, By Jove by Stephen Braun

ELECTIONS
Incumbents Dominate Town Election by Art Keene
Unofficial Results for the 2023 Biennial Town Election.
Letter: An Open Letter to All New and Re-elected Members of the Amherst Town Council. by Ira Bryck
Opinion: Progressive Coalition of Amherst Is Empowering a Grassroots Movement for Change  by The Progressive Coalition of Amherst
Opinion: A Morning After Reflection by Jena Schwartz
Opinion: Election Day Matters by Jena Schwartz

EVENTS
ARHS Parent Guardian Organization’s Annual Coat Drive
What’s Happening in Amherst? by Art and Maura Keene

FEATURES
Dear Reader by Art Keene
Historical Preservation in Amherst — How Are We Doing So Far? by Hetty Startup
Almanac: A Porcupine, By Jove by Stephen Braun
Photo of the Week: Rainbows over Wyola by Susan Panlilio

HISTORY / HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Mill River History Trail Seeks More CPA Funds. Shutesbury Road Solar Project Hearing Deferred Until November 29 by Maura Keene
Historical Preservation in Amherst — How Are We Doing So Far? by Hetty Startupo

HOUSING
Amherst Hires Housing Coordinator by Maura Keene

ISSUES & ANALYSES
Letter: Critical Information Is Needed in Preparation for Vote to Increase Library Project Borrowing by Jeff Lee
Issues and Analyses:  The Jones Library Renovation Will Cost a Lot More Than You Think.  Amherst Taxpayers Will Likely Get Stuck with the Tab. by Art Keene
Indy Rewind: Issues & Analyses: A Brief History of Fundraising in Amherst be Denise Barberet

INDY REWIND
Indy Rewind: Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? by John Varner
Indy Rewind: Issues & Analyses: A Brief History of Fundraising in Amherst by Denise Barberet
Indy Rewind: Opinion: The Toxic Politics of Amherst Forward by Art Keene
Indy Rewind: Opinion: Thoughtful, Deliberate (and Not Rushed) Planning. Reflections by a Soon-to-Be Former Councilor on How This Town Council Fails to Meet the Promises of the Charter, Democracy, Transparency, and Public Participation. (#5) by Darcy DuMont

PUBLIC HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY
Generation Ratify Amherst Speaks Out for Gender-affirming Health Care

LIBRARY
Dear Reader by Art Keene
Council Rushes Vote for More Borrowing for Jones Library Expansion by Maura Keene
Letter: Even More Money for Jones Library? Amherst Can’t Afford That! by Toni Cunningham
Letter: Critical Information Is Needed in Preparation for Vote to Increase Library Project Borrowing by Jeff Lee
Issues and Analyses:  The Jones Library Renovation Will Cost a Lot More Than You Think.  Amherst Taxpayers Will Likely Get Stuck with the Tab. by Art Keene

MEDIA
Dear Reader by Art Keene
ARHS Reporter Talvin Dhingra and Adviser Sara Barber-Just Honored by Student Press Law Center

OPINION
Letter: Even More Money for Jones Library? Amherst Can’t Afford That! by Toni Cunningham
Letter: Critical Information Is Needed in Preparation for Vote to Increase Library Project Borrowing by Jeff Lee
Letter: Does Amherst Forward Have a Plan to Protect Downtown Family Neighborhoods? by Alex Kent
Letter: An Open Letter to All New and Re-elected Members of the Amherst Town Council. by Ira Bryck
Opinion: Progressive Coalition of Amherst Is Empowering a Grassroots Movement for Change  by The Progressive Coalition of Amherst
Opinion: Climate Justice Alliance Urges Accelerated Action in Town Manager Climate Goals by Darcy DuMont
Opinion: A Morning After Reflection by Jena Schwartz
Opinion: Election Day Matters by Jena Schwartz
Indy Rewind: Opinion: Is Amherst Redeemable? by Joihn Varner
Indy Rewind: Opinion: The Toxic Politics of Amherst Forward by Art Keene
Indy Rewind: Opinion: Thoughtful, Deliberate (and Not Rushed) Planning. Reflections by a Soon-to-Be Former Councilor on How This Town Council Fails to Meet the Promises of the Charter, Democracy, Transparency, and Public Participation. (#5) by Darcy DuMont

SCHOOLS
Dear Reader by Art Keene
ARHS Reporter Talvin Dhingra and Adviser Sara Barber-Just Honored by Student Press Law Center
Generation Ratify Amherst Speaks Out for Gender-affirming Health Care
ARHS Parent Guardian Organization’s Annual Coat Drive

SOCIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE
Generation Ratify Amherst Speaks Out for Gender-affirming Health Care
Opinion: Progressive Coalition of Amherst Is Empowering a Grassroots Movement for Change  by The Progressive Coalition of Amherst
Opinion: A Morning After Reflection by Jena Schwartz

TOWN GOVERNMENT
Council Rushes Vote for More Borrowing for Jones Library Expansion by Maura Keene
Letter: Even More Money for Jones Library? Amherst Can’t Afford That! by Toni Cunningham
Letter: Critical Information Is Needed in Preparation for Vote to Increase Library Project Borrowing by Jeff Lee
Issues and Analyses:  The Jones Library Renovation Will Cost a Lot More Than You Think.  Amherst Taxpayers Will Likely Get Stuck with the Tab. by Art Keene
Incumbents Dominate Town Election by Art Keene
Unofficial Results for the 2023 Biennial Town Election.
Mill River History Trail Seeks More CPA Funds. Shutesbury Road Solar Project Hearing Deferred Until November 29 by Maura Keene
Amherst Hires Housing Coordinator by Maura Keene
Letter: Does Amherst Forward Have a Plan to Protect Downtown Family Neighborhoods? by Alex Kent
Letter: An Open Letter to All New and Re-elected Members of the Amherst Town Council. by Ira Bryck
Opinion: Climate Justice Alliance Urges Accelerated Action in Town Manager Climate Goals by Darcy DuMont
Opinion: A Morning After Reflection by Jena Schwartz
Opinion: Election Day Matters by Jena Schwartz

TRANSPORTATION
Transit Holiday on PVTA from November 24 Through December 31