Public Comment: Defund The Police And Fund CSWG Initiatives In FY23
After George Floyd’s murder in 2020, there was a national cry to end racist policing....
Public Comment: Zero Waste Amherst Proposal For Universal Compost Pickup Will Significantly Reduce Waste And Save Residents Money
The following public Comment was submitted in writing to the Amherst Board Of Health on...
Letter: Town Must Re-envision Its Budget Priorities
The following letter from Amherst Sunrise and Progressive Coalition of Amherst was sent to the...
Letter: Support The Fair Share Amendment
This letter appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Times are tough, but not everyone...
Letter: Amherst Needs More Collaboration Between Residents And BID/Chamber Of Commerce
I am still highly motivated to fight against the proposed North Prospect Street garage even...
Letter: When Choosing Site Of New School, Consider Traffic
The following letter was sent to the Elementary School Building Committee on May 3, 2022....
Letter: How Will New Housing Development At Sunset And Fearing Transform The Neighborhood?
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on April 29, 2022. I...
Opinion: Why Can’t We Move Faster On Climate Change?
Love, Justice And Climate Change What is it that has stopped the United States from...
Becoming Human: Moving At The Speed Of Trust. Greenfield’s Stone Soup Café
Editor’s note: Becoming Human returns this week after a brief hiatus. Each edition of Becoming Human features...
Senior, Childhood, And Teen Centers Are Most Suggested Uses For Elementary School Building
Results of Speak Up! What Should Amherst Do With A Surplus Elementary School? Survey Survey...
Photo Of The Week: Rainy Daze By Joy Jarme
Rainy Daze by Joy Jarme. Shot from the lobby of the Bromery Center For Fine...
Town Manager Report For May 2, 2022
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...