Town Council Condemns Killing of Renee Good by ICE. Plans to Discuss Proposed Charter Revisions on February 9
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, January 12, 2026 This was a...
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Elementary School Construction on Target to Finish on-time and Under Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, January 16, 2026 This meeting...
CPAC Begins Deliberations on FY27 Applications
This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. PresentKatie Zobel (Chair), Marc Barrette, Jonas...
Library Director Seeks Funding for Three New Hires
At their January 14 meeting, Jones Library Director Sharon Sharry presented the Board of Trustees...
Amherst Rallies to Protest ICE
On the sunny Sunday afternoon of January 11, an estimated 400 people gathered on the...
Fire at Bridge Street Residence in North Amherst Displaces Two
Source: Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren Amherst Fire Department received a call via 911 from a...
Town Council Elects New Officers, Receives Final Charter Review
Report on the Special Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, January 5, 2026 This was...
Craig’s Doors Welcomes New Executive Director
Source: Craig’s Doors Following an extensive search, Craig’s Doors has appointed Shari Carlson (she/her/hers) as...
UMass Amherst Earns ‘Community-engaged University’ Designation for Third Time
Source: UMass News and Media The University of Massachusetts Amherst has earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement...
Town Manager Report for January 12, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
The Indy Is Going on Vacation
The Indy will soon go on vacation and will not publish between December 26 and...
School Staff Pans Proposals to Keep Sixth Grade in Elementary Schools
Large Budget Shortfall Projected for Elementary Schools Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School...