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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 12

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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