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Day: October 2, 2026

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Budget Coordinating Group Kicks Off FY28 Budget Season

Jeff Lee October 2, 2026 0

The Town of Amherst officially launched its Fiscal Year 2028 budget development process on Wednesday,...

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Amherst TSO Moves Waste Hauler Proposal Nearer RFP

Darcy DuMont October 2, 2026 0

The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) took up the final decision points regarding the...

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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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