From Invasive Jumping Worms to Plant Diagnostics, UMass Amherst’s Agricultural Extension Experts Have Advice for Gardeners and Growers of All Skill Levels
Source: UMass News & Media Spring is here — which means spring planning and planting...
NEWS
Charter Committee Continues to Plan Outreach, Explore Options
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Charter Review Committee, March 27, 2025 PresentJulian Hynes...
Structural Steel Erected for New Elementary School at Fort River
Source: amherstma.gov A significant milestone in the construction of the new Fort River Elementary School...
Updated: Hands Off Massachusetts – Mobilization Against the Trump Musk Agendas, Saturday April 5
Amherst Action Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on the Town North Common on April 5 Thousands...
School Committee Adopts 6% Increase for Elementary Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, March 26, 2025 This hybrid meeting...
Town Manager Offers Vague Reassurances on Viability of Jones Library Expansion
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, March 24, 2025. Part 2 This...
Town Council Rejects School Committee’s Regional Assessment Recommendation
Report on Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, March 24, 2025, Part 1 This meeting...
ZBA Defers Decision on Special Permit for New Curtis Place Duplex
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, March 27, 2025 This meeting...
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Library Expansion Fundraising Hits a Wall
Capital Campaign Raises $1129 in FebruaryJones Library Trustee Lee Edwards’ report on fundraising results at...
Town Finance and Senior Services Directors Resign
Melissa Zawadzki, Amherst’s Finance Director, and Hayley Bolton, Amherst’s Director of Senior Services, are stepping...
Finance Committee Shows Little Support for More Money for Schools
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, March 18, 2025 This meeting was...