Shutesbury Plans Demonstration to Support Funding of Rural Schools
Source: Susie Mosher On Tuesday March 10, at 2:00 p.m., teachers, students, staff, and community members...
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Beavers Star in Jones Library Activities for All Ages This Month
14th Annual On the Same Page Community Read Source: Joneslibrary.org The 2026 book chosen for the 14th On...
Community Meeting on Flooding and Culverts, March 16
Residents are invited to join the Town of Amherst for a community meeting and discussion...
First in the Nation, Amherst Town Council Passes Resolution Urging State and Local Officials to Hold Federal Agents Accountable For Violations of Massachusetts Criminal Law
by Free Speech for People Amherst Town Council voted Monday night (2/23/26) to pass a...
Updated: Amherst DPW Workers Will Rally for a Fair Contract
A special meeting of the Amherst Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, March 2,...
Town Council Calls for ICE Accountability. Recommends Repair of Entire Middle School Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council February 23, 2026, Part 1 This...
Finance Committee Recommends Using Free Cash to Replace Middle School Auditorium Roof. FY27 Budget Outlook Slightly Improved
Report on the Meeting of the Finance Committee, February 24, 2026 By Maura Keene This...
Beacon Development Update: Process, Timeline, and Opportunities for Public Input
By Robin Jaffin The proposed Beacon development in North Amherst has generated significant discussion among...
Councilors Move Toward Adopting Small Tweaks to Town Charter
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 23, 2026, Part 2 This...
East Amherst Local Historic District Proposal Ready for Town Council Approval
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, February 23, 2026 By Hilda...
Town Plans Puffer’s Pond Restoration
The Town of Amherst was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Massachusetts Dam and Seawall...
Marathon School Committee Meeting Takes up Elementary School Restructuring, Budget Priorities, and Policies on Restraints
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, February 24, 2026 This was the...