From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week, Catching up on Area News, Reflections on Juneteenth, and Potpourri
Here are links to some news stories from the last two weeks that are worth...
Unequal Pay In Female Athletics
While there has been an increase in interest in women’s sports, particularly women’s college basketball,...
Photos of the Week: Bears, Oh My! by Tracy Zafian
A mama bear and her cubs visited our Blue Hills Road neighborhood recently and got...
What’s in This Issue?
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Here Is What the Town Council Will Vote on Regarding the Jones Library on June 17
During the Town Council’s June 3 discussion regarding the sole bid for the Jones Library...
Jones Trustees Offer to Cover Library Redesign Costs
Trustees Approve Taking $550,700 from Endowment in Amended Agreement with TownAt the June 10 Jones...
Town Manager Indicates He Will Not Reappoint Social Justice Committee Co-Chair
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC), June 12,...
Hauler Reform Bylaw Continues to Languish in Committee
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO), June 13, 2024...
Finance Committee Directs Schools to Seek CPA Funds from Towns to Help Pay for Track and Field Renovation
Report on the Meeting of the Finance Committee, June 11, 2024 This meeting was held...
Public Interest High for Developing Permanent Shelter for Unhoused. Affordable Housing Trust Proposes Goals for Future Housing
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (AMAHT), June 13, 2024...
Area Youth Recognized for Achievements in Academics and Service
The following awards granted to Amherst area youth are listed below: Amherst Pelham Education Association...
Amherst Will Celebrate Juneteenth With Multiple Events on Saturday June 15 and Wednesday June 19
Sources: amherstma.gov and Ancestral Bridges Foundation The Ancestral Bridges Foundation, the Town of Amherst and...