Amherst Public Health Director Named Commonwealth Heroine
Source: amherstma.gov This month, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) announced the...
Running For Elected Office In Amherst: Nomination Papers Available July 1
Source: amherstma.gov Nomination papers for Councilor-at-Large, District Councilors, School Committee, Housing Authority, Elector of the...
It’s Back! Independence Day Children’s Parade And Games On The South Amherst Common – July 3
After a one year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual children’s celebration of Independence...
Community Reading Of Frederick Douglass – July 4 – South Amherst Common
Your high independence only reveals the immeasurable distance between us. The blessings in which you,...
Public Forum On Digital Equity In The Pioneer Valley, June 30
Source: Alliance For Digital Equity The Alliance For Digital Equity will host a “Forum on...
Public Comment: This Is What Anti-Racism Looks Like. Fully Fund CSWG Recommendations
By Ellisha Walker and Brianna Owen The following public comment was made at the Town...
Public Comment: Amherst Sunrise Calls For Rejection Of Proposed Town Budget
The following public comment was made at the Town Council meeting of June 21, 2021....
Public Comment: Amherst’s Embrace Of Reparations Will Inspire Other Communities To Do The Same
The following public comment was made at the Town Council meeting of June 21, 2021....
Letter: A Longstanding Plea for Better Planning
By Ken Rosenthal The following letter was sent to Planning Director Christine Brestrup, Town Manager...
Letter: Racism Is A Public Health Problem. Support The Ongoing Work Of The CSWG To Promote Racial Equity In Our Town
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council and Town Manager on June...
Opinion: Town Council And Its Committees
By Meg Gage and Michael Greenebaum The following column appeared previously in The Amherst BulletinIt’s...
Opinion: Inclusionary Zoning Changes Can Work In Amherst
This column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. There are discussions happening in Amherst town...