Critical Drought Condition Declared for Connecticut Valley
Sources: amherstma.gov and shrewsburyma.gov The Massachusetts Office of Environment and Energy has elevated the Connecticut River...
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UMass Advises International Students to Return to U.S. Before Inauguration
The Office of Global Affairs at UMass (formerly the International Programs Office) has advised international...
Town Issues Statement Reaffirming Amherst’s Status as a Sanctuary City
Source: amherstma.gov Today, Town of Amherst officials were made aware of a U.S. Immigration and...
School Committees Respond to Anonymous Accusations Against Superintendent
At the November 12 joint meeting of the Regional School Committee, Amherst School Committee, and...
Amherst Pelham Education Association Condemns Anonymous Critique of Superintendent
The Amherst Pelham Education Association (APEA) strongly condemns the way in which anonymous criticisms were...
Regional School Committee Endorses Reform of Charter School Funding, Prepares Recommendations for FY26 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, November 12, 2024, Part 2. Read...
School Building Project Still Stalled over Bid Protests
The Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC) conducted a brief meeting on November 15, 2024, to...
Plans to Complete Jones Library Historic Preservation Review Remain Murky. Capital Campaign Again Fails to Submit Report
Report on the Meetings of the Amherst Historical Commission, November 4, 2024, and Jones Library...
No Lead In Town’s Water Service Lines
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Department of Public Works has released the results of its Water...
Slow Start for Charter Review
By Darcy Dumont and Anita Sarro The Amherst Home Rule Charter requires a review of...
Amherst Girls Cross Country Team Wins Sectional Championship, Qualifies for State Meet for 34th Consecutive Year.
The Amherst Girls Cross Country team won the Sectional Division 2b Championship at Fort Devens...
UMass Launches State-wide Program to Support Local Public Health Nurses
Source: UMass News and Media The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts...