What’s Happening in Amherst?
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Ask Perplexity AI: What Are the Risks to the Town of Continued Development of Five Story Private Dorms Downtown?
This is a new occasional column from Ira Bryck entitled “Ask Perplexity AI”. The columns...
Opinion: Democracy in Amherst
The following column, “Democracy in Amherst” by Michael Greenebaum, appeared originally in the Indy on...
Opinion: Will We Stop the Coup?
Love, Justice, and Climate Change There is a coup underway in our country. We are...
Stephen Braun’s New Book Offers an Eclectic Tour of Pioneer Valley Natural History
Readers who have enjoyed Steve Braun’s Almanac columns in the Indy over the past four...
Photos of the Week: Action Is an Anitdote for Fear
by a.t. Trial, Ali Wicks-Lim and Nicole Sweeney “Action is an antidote for fear (Ali-Wicks...
What’s in This Issue?
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Library Project Preservation Agreement Needs More Work Advises MHC
Recommendations Include Salvaging and Reusing Historic Woodwork The Massachusetts Historical Commission has responded to a...
Town Council Calls for More Assurances on Library Project Funding
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 10, 2025. Part 2 During...
Town Council Dismisses Open Meeting Law Complaint
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 10, 2025, Part 1 This...
All Town Budgets Stressed by Health Insurance Costs: Schools Plead Their Case
Report on the Meeting of the Budget Coordinating Group, February 5, 2025 The Budget Coordinating...
Rising Health Insurance Costs Squeeze Town Budgets for FY2026
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Finance Finance Committee, February 4, 2025 This meeting...