What’s in This Issue?
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Day: April 24, 2026
Community Rallies to Support Hampshire College Refugees
About 250 Hampshire College faculty, staff, students, and allies rallied on the Amherst Town Common...
Controversy Over Reflection Rooms in New Elementary School Continues
This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. The Elementary School Building Committee’s (ESBC)...
Planning Board Opposes Creation of East Amherst Historic District
Report of the Meeting of the Planning Board, April 22, 2026 This meeting was held...
Conservation Commission Approves Wetlands Mitigation Plan for Amity Street Multi-Family Affordable Housing Project
Report on the Meeting of the Conservation Commission, April 22, 2026 This meeting was held...
New Accessible Walkway for Munson Library to Be Completed by June 30
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for Persons With Disabilities, April 14, 2026 By...
Valley Green Energy to Lower Electricity Prices for Most Participants Beginning in May
Source: amherstma.gov The communities of Amherst, Northampton, and Pelham will see a price reduction for the...
Performance Slots Are Open for Acoustic Songs of the Sixties Benefit for PVFS
Source: Pioneer Valley Folklore Society Pioneer Valley Folklore Society will hold its annual fundraiser on...
Mass Kids Lit Fest Returns with Four Events in Amherst
Source: Massachusetts Center for the Book Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB) is bringing back...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Letter: Some Recommendations for Review of the CRESS Budget
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Finance Committee on April 15, 2026. Town...
Opinion: Some Questions About Hampshire College
I was deeply saddened and perhaps more surprised than many at the announcement of Hampshire...