Planning Board Recommends Modification of Inclusionary Zoning Amendment. ADU Bylaw Changes Still in Flux
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, August 20, 2025 This meeting was...
NEWS
New Web Page Tracks Federal Actions Impacting UMass
Source: UMass News & Media UMass Amherst has added a new page on the university website dedicated...
UMass Union Plans Rally and March to Protest Low Pay, Unfair Working Conditions, and Under-investment in the University.
Source: Professional Staff Union Amherst The Professional Staff Union (PSU) at UMass will hold a...
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week: Local News Roundup
We have not done a “From Other Sources” in a while and there is a...
Town Manager Report for August 18, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
HUD Earmark for Jones Library Comes Through. Fundraising Report Shows Worrisome Trend
Board President Austin Sarat announced at the August 13 Jones Library Board of Trustees meeting...
Building Permit Still Pending for Jones Library Expansion Project. New Extra Costs Reported
Report on the Meeting of the Jones Library Building Committee, August 11, 2025 This meeting...
Concerns Raised About Playground Material Chosen for New Elementary School
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, August 15, 2024 This meeting...
Parking Accommodations During Downtown Construction
Source: amherstma.gov Downtown road construction is expected to continue for at least four more weeks,...
School Equity Advisory Committee Will Now Include Elementary School Families
by The School Equity Advisory Committee The School Equity Advisory Committee (SEAC), is a parent/caregiver ...
New Committee Will Mull the Future of Cherry Hill Golf Course
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is seeking members for the newly established Cherry Hill...
Town Seeks Volunteers to Serve on New Department of Public Works Building Committee
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is seeking members for the newly established Department of...