What’s Happening in Amherst?
by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive...
Amherst’s East Village: Where History Happened
On Wednesday, March 4, the town’s Planning Board will take up a proposal from the...
Opinion: Trump’s Undermining of the EPA is Endangering Us All
Love, Justice, and Climate Change In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that climate...
Letter: Thanks to Amherst Community for Supporting Goodwill Industries
I am writing to thank the residents of Amherst for demonstrating their community spirit and...
Photos of the Week: Winter Bike Ride Home by Rob Kusner
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new photo or photos by a...
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
First in the Nation, Amherst Town Council Passes Resolution Urging State and Local Officials to Hold Federal Agents Accountable For Violations of Massachusetts Criminal Law
by Free Speech for People Amherst Town Council voted Monday night (2/23/26) to pass a...
Updated: Amherst DPW Workers Will Rally for a Fair Contract
A special meeting of the Amherst Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, March 2,...
Town Council Calls for ICE Accountability. Recommends Repair of Entire Middle School Roof
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council February 23, 2026, Part 1 This...
Finance Committee Recommends Using Free Cash to Replace Middle School Auditorium Roof. FY27 Budget Outlook Slightly Improved
Report on the Meeting of the Finance Committee, February 24, 2026 By Maura Keene This...
Beacon Development Update: Process, Timeline, and Opportunities for Public Input
By Robin Jaffin The proposed Beacon development in North Amherst has generated significant discussion among...
Councilors Move Toward Adopting Small Tweaks to Town Charter
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 23, 2026, Part 2 This...