Opinion: Questions I Would Like to See Answered at the Next Candidate Forum
Now that we are in the season of candidates forums and house gatherings, I invite...
Opinion: Progressive Coalition of Amherst Endorses Inspiring Candidates for Town Council and School Committee
by Pat Ononibaku, Deb Neubaurer, Amilcar Shabazz and Brianna Owen The Progressive Coalition of Amherst...
Opinion: Trump and Fascism
The following column appeared originally in the Daily Hampshire Gazette on October 14, 2025. It...
Opinion: Three Thinkers Offer Guidance
Love, Justice and Climate Change If you care about democracy, about climate change, about human...
The Native History of Indigenous People’s Day
by Malinda Maynor Lowry The article The Native History of Indigenous People’s Day appeared originally...
Photo of the Week: Norwottock Rail Trail
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Large Overtime Payments to Amherst Police Raise Concerns about Budget Priorities and Oversight
By Art and Maura Keene Each year, the Town of Amherst publishes a Gross Wages...
Personal Statements of Candidates for Town Council for November Election
The following statements by candidates for Town Council were submitted to the Town of Amherst...
Personal Statements of Candidates for School Committee for the November Town Election
The following statements by candidates for Town Council were submitted to the Town of Amherst...
Citizens’ Zoning Petitions Referred to Planning Board
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, October 6, 2025, Part 1 This...
Council Reluctantly Extends Deadline for Charter Review Committee Final Report
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, October 6, 2025 (Part 2 of...