High Call Volume for Amherst Fire/EMS over Labor Day Weekend
Source: amherstma.gov This Labor Day weekend, the Amherst Fire Department experienced a high call volume...
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Emily Dickinson Museum’s Evergreens’ Barn Comes to Life.
Last week, I attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a new carriage house to be reconstructed...
Applications for CPA Grants Due this Month
The Town of Amherst is accepting applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants until September...
UMass History Department 2024-2025 Feinberg Series: What Are Universities For?
The UMass History Department has unveiled its 2024-2025 Feinberg Family Distinguished Lecture series. The theme...
Library Project Gets by Historical Review with a Little Help from Its Friends
Amherst Historical Commission Nixes Asphalt Roof, Window RepairsAmidst complaints that they were ignoring advice from...
Regional School Committee Hears ABCs of Budgeting
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, August 27, 2024 The Regional School...
Cheaper and Greener Energy – Coming Soon
by Russ Vernon-Jones, Darcy DuMont, Denise Lello and Tony Rogers The following column also appeared...
ZBA Gets Legal Advice on Solar Permitting
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 22, 2024, Part 1...
ZBA Denies Permit for Nonowner-Occupied Duplex on Chestnut Street
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 22, 2024, Part 2...
ZBA Opens Public Hearing for Affordable Rentals
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 29, 2024 This meeting...
New Appointments to Council on Aging, and Energy and Climate Action Committee
In memos to the Town Council dated August 26, 2024 Town Manager Paul Bockelman recommended...
Chancellor Issues Statement on Free Speech, Justice, and Democracy at UMass
UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes sent a letter to the UMass community on August 23, 2024,...