In Memoriam: Demetria “Dee” Shabazz
Demetria “Dee” Shabazz died from cancer on September 11, 2023. We share below six tributes...
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Little of Title IX Report Expected to be Shared with Public
Report On The Meeting of the Regional, Pelham, and Union 26 School Committees, September 19,...
Historic Library Building Protections Limited at Historical Commission Review
Jones Library Historic Elements Inside and Out are RecognizedThat Amherst’s Jones Library is a historical...
Thirteen Apply for Three Vacant School Committee Seats
Thirteen residents have submitted applications and statements of interest to serve the remaining three months...
Town Council Finalizes Plan for Interview and Selection of Interim School Committee Members
Report on the Special Town Council Meeting with Remaining School Committee Members, September 18, 2023...
Ballot Set For November Town Election
The following Amherst residents have filed election papers for the November 7 town election. The...
Solar Bylaw Working Group Invites Public Comment on the Protection of Forests and Farms
In April 2022 Town Manager Paul Bockelman charged the Solar Bylaw Working Group (SBWG) to...
Primer and Public Forum on the Master Plan
Report On The Special Town Council Meeting of September 18, 2023 This meeting was held...
Council Passes Resolution on Suicide Prevention and Proclamation for Puerto Rican Heritage Day
At the September 18 Town Council meeting, the council approved a resolution in support of...
Respondents Sought for Survey on Downtown Area Non-Student Housing
Amherst resident Ira Bryck seeks respondents to a short survey that he is conducting on...
Cultural Council Seeks Respondents to Community Survey
Source: Amherst Media The Amherst Cultural Council is requesting input to help them better identify...
Massachusetts Bans Purchase of Single Use Plastic Bottles
Effective immediately, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will prohibit state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles....