Amherst Rallies to Protest ICE
On the sunny Sunday afternoon of January 11, an estimated 400 people gathered on the...
NEWS
Fire at Bridge Street Residence in North Amherst Displaces Two
Source: Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren Amherst Fire Department received a call via 911 from a...
Town Council Elects New Officers, Receives Final Charter Review
Report on the Special Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, January 5, 2026 This was...
Craig’s Doors Welcomes New Executive Director
Source: Craig’s Doors Following an extensive search, Craig’s Doors has appointed Shari Carlson (she/her/hers) as...
UMass Amherst Earns ‘Community-engaged University’ Designation for Third Time
Source: UMass News and Media The University of Massachusetts Amherst has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement...
Town Manager Report for January 12, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
The Indy Is Going on Vacation
The Indy will soon go on vacation and will not publish between December 26 and...
School Staff Pans Proposals to Keep Sixth Grade in Elementary Schools
Large Budget Shortfall Projected for Elementary Schools Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School...
Jones Trustees President Questions if Library Is Being Shortchanged by Town
Sarat Asks for Information on Town’s Reimbursement over the Past 10 Years Library Director Sharon...
Jones Library Trustees Work to Understand Fundraising Needs
At their December 22 meeting, the Jones Library Board of Trustees drilled down on Capital...
Review Committee Recommends 18 Amendments to Town Charter
The Charter Review Committee convened its required public forum on December 18, to receive comments...
What Can Amherst Expect from an Underfunded CRESS in the Coming Year
The Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS) recently had their budget cut, but,...