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Day: April 6, 2026

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Indy Rewind: Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita

Jeff Lee April 6, 2026 4

Editor’s note: In anticipation of this week’s discussion by the Town Council of the situation...

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Letter: Reserve CPA Funds for Their True Purpose

Jeff Lee April 6, 2026 0

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on April 2, 2026. I...

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Letter: School Committee Rejects Notion That Amherst’s Most Vulnerable Students Should Be the Most Impacted by Budget Cuts

Allegra Clark April 6, 2026 1

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on April 6, 2025. I...

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Indy Rewind: Opinion: Why Won’t the Town Research Options for New DPW and Fire Station?
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Indy Rewind: Opinion: Why Won’t the Town Research Options for New DPW and Fire Station?

Terence Masterson April 6, 2026 0

Editor’s note: In anticipation of this week’s discussion by the Town Council of the situation...

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