SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY EXPANSION LACKING AT DISTRICT 3 MEETING
The Jones Library expansion project was the subject of significant debate between residents and Town…
AMHERST SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE VACANCY
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Council and School Committee will hold joint meetings to fill a School…
OPINION: WHAT’S THE POINT OF A PLANNING BOARD?
It’s a question that could be asked of any public board or committee in Amherst,…
LETTER: LIBRARY PROPOSAL AS AN ENTICING SALES OFFER
Have you ever received one of those glossy mailers from a car dealership, trying to…
LETTER: PROPOSED LIBRARY PROJECT NEEDS NEW PLAN TO UNIFY THE TOWN
The current proposal for library renovation has been controversial and divisive from the beginning. It would…
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: FIRST IRIS BY ART KEENE
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AMHERST?
There is a lot going on in the Amherst area this winter. Here is a…
AMHERST HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRACKING CORONA VIRUS RISK
Americans should prepare for the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) according to an announcement…
PROCESS SOUGHT TO FILL SCHOOL COMMITTEE VACANCY
By Maria Kopicki and Toni Cunningham Amherst School Committee member Eric Nakajima submitted his resignation…
AMHERST DOG PARK OPENING ANTICIPATED FOR FALL 2020
Amherst is building a dog park! After nearly four years of planning and fundraising, the…