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Day: August 13, 2026

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GOL: More Information Needed Before Establishing Resident Oversight Board for Police

Maura Keene August 13, 2026 4

Report on the Meeting of the Governance, Organization, and Legislation Committee, Aug. 11, 2026 This...

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Swimming Still Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond
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Swimming Still Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond

Art Keene August 13, 2026 1

While town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on August 10 indicated that bacterial counts at...

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Letter: Establishing the Resident Oversight Board

Amherst Indy August 13, 2026 0

An Open Letter to the Amherst Town Council and Amherst Residents by The Community Safety...

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