When We Fight for Public Schools, We Fight for Democracy
by Kumar Rao The following article appeared originally in Waging Nonviolence on March 19, 2026...
Letter: Four Hundred Residents Urge UMass Chancellor to Create More Student Housing on Campus
Compiled by Darcy DuMont and Kitty Axelson-Berry The following letter was sent to UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes,...
What Parental Control Apps Miss That Predators Exploit
The following article appeared in The Queen Zone on March 15, 2026. It is reposted...
Town Manager Report for March 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Photos of the Week: Two Walks in the Woods
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Contract Settlement with DPW Workers May Be Near
The Amherst DPW Workers Association (ADPWA) announced at a rally on the town’s North Common...
School Committee, Staff, Parents, and Students Are Unhappy with Elementary School Cuts
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, March 17, 2026 This was a...
Good News About Regional School Budget at Four Towns Meeting
Report on the Four Towns Meeting, March 14, 2026 This meeting was held in person...
Rural Schools Speak up About Funding Challenges
by Divina Cordeiro Organizers of a week of action believe state intervention can help prevent...
Pelham Rallies in Support of Rural Schools
As part of Rural Schools Week of Action, the Pelham Elementary Parent Teacher Organization hosted...
Planning Board: Downtown Design Standards Constrain New Housing Construction
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, March 18, 2026 This meeting was...