Letter: It’s Time for an Incremental, Affordable Restoration of the Jones Library
The following letter was sent to the Town Council and Town Manager on May 19,...
Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder
Amherst has a gambling problem. The Mayo Clinic defines gambling as being willing to risk...
Opinion: Who Is Looking out for the Taxpayers in Jones Library Plans?
According to the Town Manager’s comments at the May 20 Town Council meeting, decisions about...
Opinion: Joint Electricity Aggregation Approved by DPU, Launch Projected for Fall
Local and Green, May 2024 Municipal electricity aggregation is the most impactful action cities and...
The Musante Health Center of Amherst: A Hidden Gem
As you are likely aware, securing a health care provider who is currently accepting new...
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week: Catching up on Local News and the Health of our Democracy
It was a busy news week so we’ve come up with this brief extra edition...
Photos of the Week: Seeking the Aurora Borealis and Finding Some Ethereal Local Night Photos
Like most people, last week I went searching for a spot to witness the Aurora...
What’s In This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Jones Library Treasurer: Expansion Project’s Risks to Town No Longer Acceptable
Outgoing Jones Library Trustees Treasurer Bob Pam, who will be resigning his post because he...
Jones Library Trustees Reject Project Bids
At their meeting on Monday, May 13 (video here), the Trustees of the Jones Library...
School Budgets Remain Unsettled
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee, May 14, 2024 This meeting was...
School Committee Approves Three Track and Field Options. More Funding to Be Sought
Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee (RSC) directed Interim Superintendent Doug Slaughter to advance three options for...