Rising Health Insurance Costs Squeeze Town Budgets for FY2026
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Finance Committee, February 4, 2025 This meeting...
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Guidelines for Student Occupation of Accessory Dwelling Units to Be Explored
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, February 5, 2025 This meeting was...
APEA Responds to Gazette Article on Rift with Rank and File
In response to 2/11/25 article in the Daily Hampshire Gazette “Amherst schools’ rank-and-file elementary union...
Bid for New Track and Field Comes in Under Budget. RSC Authorizes Contract
The Regional School Committee (RSC) received news at their February 11, 2025 meeting that the...
Elementary School Construction Proceeding Uneventfully
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) met on February 14, 2025 and learned that the...
Most Public Hearing Testimony Supports Tightening Tobacco Regulations
Report on the Public Hearing of the Amherst Board of Health, February 6, 2025 This...
Public Health Update: Bird Flu, Respiratory Illness, and Norovirus
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Public Health Department is closely monitoring several illnesses currently circulating in...
Amherst School Budget Hearing Set for February 27
Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog Editor’s note: . Jennifer Shiao is a member of the Amherst...
Town Declares Total Parking Ban for This Weekend
Source: amherstma.gov Due to anticipated snow, the Town of Amherst has announced a total parking...
Amherst College Makes $2.5 Million Gift to the Town of Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Amherst College Makes $2.5 Million Contribution to the Town of Amherst As part...
Amherst Historical Commission Review of Jones Expansion Remains Contentious
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, February 3, 2025 This meeting was...
“Four Waves of Feminism” Mural Unveiled at the Mill District
The Amherst chapter of the Young Feminist Party (AYFP) unveiled a striking mural, entitled “Four...