Procedural Delays Prevent Decision on Repairing Middle School Auditorium Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 2, 2026, Part 2 Read...
Year: 2026
What Zoning Changes Would Promote Housing Growth in Amherst?
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, February 4, 2026 This meeting was...
CPAC Recommends High Spending for FY27 but Pickleball Gets Nothing
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Preservation Act Committee This meeting was held...
State Reps Seek to Equalize Aid to Western Mass, Prioritizing Education, Health, and Climate
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 2, 2026, Part 1 Read...
Hundreds of UMass Employees Picket Boston and Amherst Campuses to Demand Fair Wages
Source: UMass Professional Staff Union (PSU) After 20 months of bargaining, UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier...
Chapter 70: Some of What You Need to Know to Understand the School Budget Process
Chapter 70, the primary Massachusetts state aid program for public elementary and secondary schools, is...
Western Mass Resistance Calendar and Supplemental Reading List
THIS WEEK’S INTRODUCTION & LAST WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS Welcome to the Western Mass Resistance Calendar for the...
Keep Busy During School Vacation Week with Winterfest Events
The Recreation Department has partnered with community organizations to provide a variety of activities for...
Chris Smalls Lecture at UMass: From Amazon to Gaza: Organizing, Solidarity, and Civic Courage
Source: Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Justice at UMass Amherst The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace...
Cuppa’ Joe “After Hours” Featuring Police Chief Gabriel Ting and Emergency Communications Center Supervisor Jason Rushford
The Town of Amherst invites community members for coffee and conversation with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman, Police...
UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club to Celebrate Lunar New Year with Downtown Amherst Parade
Source: Amherst Business Improvement District The UMass Amherst Lion Dragon Club will welcome the Lunar...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...