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Day: February 3, 2026

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Letter: Is Amherst Destined to Become an Extension of the UMass Campus?

Ira Bryck February 3, 2026 9

The following letter was sent to the Planning Board, Planning Department and Amherst Town Council...

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Opinion: What Will We Do When ICE Comes to Amherst?

John Varner February 3, 2026 3

It was extremely encouraging to see so many young protestors willing to brave the cold...

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Opinion: Time to Say No to More Town Money for the Jones Library Demolition-Expansion Project

Maria Kopicki February 3, 2026 1

On Thursday, February 5, the Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) is scheduled to continue its...

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Opinion: Will Jones Library Request for CPAC Money Prevent Funding for Preservation of Goodwin A.M.E. Zion Church?
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Opinion: Will Jones Library Request for CPAC Money Prevent Funding for Preservation of Goodwin A.M.E. Zion Church?

Hetty Startup February 3, 2026 0

Two issues related to historic preservation are really riling me up these days. First, in...

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