Amherst Town Clerk Shavena Martin Submits Resignation
Amherst Town Clerk Shavena Martin, who was appointed in October, 2019, has submitted her resignation,...
Town, Business Community Is Providing Dinners To Amherst Families Impacted By COVID-19
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst, local businesses and restaurants are working together to provide...
Dear Reader: The Indy Is On Vacation
Dear Reader, The Indy is on vacation this week as our writers and editors have...
New Covid-19 Cases In UMass Community Top 20 Per Day Twice this Week
Most Cases Are Among Off-Campus Students. Plan to Increase Spring Enrollments On-Campus Population Proceeds Daily...
Following Retreat, Council No Closer To Decisions On Major Capital Projects
During their virtual retreat on November 14, Amherst Town Councilors engaged in their first discussion...
Remote Absenteeism Found To Be Worse Among Amherst’s Low-Income & Minority Students
Amherst Regional Schools Seek Solutions, Add Distance Learning Support Centers Attendance data from last fall...
$1 Million In CPAC Funds Awarded For Jones Library Special Collections. Ten Other Projects Share $1,796,613
The Town Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) voted on November 19 to recommend distribution of...
Public Testimony Prioritizes Community And Youth Services Over Police Funding
Report on the Town Council/Finance Committee Public Forum On The Town Budget (11/19/20) The meeting...
Second People’s Assembly Envisions A Decolonized, Anti-Racist Amherst
Over 65 people participated in the Second People’s Assembly, held on Zoom last Sunday (11/15)....
Planning Board Considers Plans For Newman Center And 40R Overlay Zoning
Report On The Meeting Of The Planning Board (11/18/20) The meeting was held as a...
Amherst Residents To Get Tax Hike In 2021
Residential tax rates in Amherst will go up in early 2021, following a vote by...
Council Approves Purchase Of Hybrid Ambulance. Retains Single Property Tax Rate For FY 21
Report on the Town Council Meeting of 11/16/20 The meeting was held as a Zoom...