School Committees Approve COLA Increases and Modifications to APEA Contracts
Report on the Joint Meeting of Union 26, Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees,...
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New Appointments to Cable Television Advisory Committee and Transportation and Parking Commission
Cable Television Advisory Committee In a memo to the Town Council and the Town Clerk...
The Drake Announces Transformational $250,000 Gift to Endow Director Position and Secure Long-Term Growth
Source: Downtown Amherst Foundation The Drake, Amherst’s downtown live music and performance venue, has received...
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Steel Rising, Endowment Falling? Jones Library Leaders Wrestle with Uncertain Future
The February 18, 2026, meeting of the Jones Library Board of Trustees presented a study...
Resolution to Hold ICE Accountable Will Be Considered at Town Council Meeting, February 23
The Town Council’s Government, Organization, and Legislation (GOL) Committee reviewed and unanimously approved as “clear,...
Rally to Support Resolution Calling for ICE Accountability, February 23
Source: Free Speech for People The Amherst Town Council will be considering the Resolution Calling...
Local Residents Protest Target’s Collaboration with ICE
A group of 11 Western Mass locals interrupted business as usual at the Target store at...
Renovations Underway at Bangs Community Center
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst has begun work to renovate the Bangs Community Center located at 70 Boltwood Walk. The...
Logo Design Contest for Town’s New Schools
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools. The Amherst Regional Public School District has announced a contest...
Munson Library Accessible Entrance on Tap for This Year
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, February 10, 2026 This...
New Protective Gear and Hybrid Pickup Truck Among Fire Department Capital Requests
Report on the Meeting of the Joint Capital Planning Committee, February 18, 2026 This meeting...