Health Department Has Free Covid Tests
Public Health Director Kiko Malin announced at the November 9 Board of Health meeting that...
UMass Ranked in Top 20 of Nation’s Green Colleges
Source: Umass News & Media The University of Massachusetts Amherst rose to the top 20...
Public Forum on Additional Borrowing for Jones Library Expansion
source: amherstma.gov Amherst Town Council will hold a Public Forum on Monday, November 20,...
Two Public Hearings Scheduled on CRESS, Public Safety, and Social Justice in Amherst
Source: Community Safety and Social Justice Committee The town’s Community Safety and Social Justice Committee...
Lighting of the Merry Maple, December 1
Source: amherstma.gov The annual lighting of the Merry Maple will take place on Friday December...
What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene There is a lot happening around town. You can help...
Rally: Tax Amherst College’s Endowment to Support Public Education
Source: Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts (PHENO) A rally will be held on the...
Letter: Student Rental Industry Should Pay Its Fair Share of Taxes
I read in local papers that a house in Amherst that is valued at $508k...
Letter: Consider Library Capital Campaign Expenses As Well As Funds Raised
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 17, 2023. Regarding...
Letter: Authorizing Further Borrowing for Jones Renovation Is Premature
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council and Town Manager on November...
Letter: It’s Decision Time for the Jones Library Building Project
There are 3 important town government meetings coming up in this week leading to a...
Letter: How Does New Humanities Center at Jones Library Impact Total Costs?
What exactly is the true cost of the Jones Library renovation and expansion project? I’m...