What’s Happening in Amherst?
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The Selling of the Jones Library Project in 12 Quotes
The saga of the Jones Library Demolition-Renovation-Expansion (project proponents would prefer to omit “Demolition” from...
Letter: Town and Schools Must Collaborate to Preserve Quality Education in Amherst
The Regional School Budget in Amherst is staring down another 1.4 million dollar deficit for...
Letter: If You Care About Climate Change, Please Tell Town Council to Adopt the Waste Hauler Proposal
The waste hauler bylaw proposal is finally coming back to the Town Council on August...
Letter: Several Procedural Errors in Historical Commission’s Public Hearings Notice
The following letter was sent to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Amherst Historical Commission...
Letter: Improper Notice For Public Hearings on Jones Library Requires Postponement
The following letter was sent to Town Manager Paul Bockelman, And Amherst Historical Commission Liaison...
Letter: Baystate Noble Nurses Seek Public Support for Fair Contract
My name is Lauren Reingold and I am a nurse at Baystate Noble Hospital. I...
Opinion: Failing to Protect Historic Character of Jones Library Casts Doubt on Legitimacy of Entire Project
A version of the following column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Scott Merzbach’s article...
Opinion: For Profit Medicine Is Ruining Massachusetts Health Care
The following article, ” For Profit Medicine is Ruining Massachusetts Health Care” by John E....
Almanac: Strange Carnivores
“Feed me Seymour.” The other day I was reminded of this iconic line from the...
Amherst’s Neighboring Towns: Pelham, Massachusetts, (1 of 10)
Amherst History Month by Month Do you ever stop to think that your own life...
Photos of the Week: New Reflections from Dave Madeloni
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....