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Day: October 2, 2026

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Councilors Seek More Funding from UMass; ADU & LDH Bylaws Advance to Subcommittees

Maria Kopicki October 2, 2026 0

Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, September 28, 2026 By Maria Kopicki This...

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7 Safety Apps and Phone Tools Everyone Should Know About

Robin Jaffin October 2, 2026 0

A safety app cannot guarantee protection or replace calling 911 in an emergency, but the...

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Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law

Amherst Indy October 2, 2026 0

by Jennifer Smith, CommonWealth Beacon September 29, 2026 Massachusetts voters look like they’ve largely made...

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Halloween Events in Amherst for Kids & Dogs!

Robin Jaffin October 2, 2026 0

Amherst Dog Park’s Halloween Pawty – Saturday, October 24, 2026 The annual Halloween dog costume...

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What’s Happening in Amherst?

Art Keene October 2, 2026 0

by Art and Maura Keene Notice: Our weekly calendar is going on vacation until Oct....

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