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Letter: Amherst Fire Department is Dangerously Understaffed
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Letter: Amherst Fire Department is Dangerously Understaffed

Sarah Forsaith May 8, 2026 0

Over the past week, multiple incidents highlighted the strain placed on Amherst’s fire response due...

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Photos of the Week: The Olympia Drive Fire
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Photos of the Week: The Olympia Drive Fire

Amherst Indy November 14, 2025 0

by The Town of Amherst, Amherst Firefighters Local 1764, and Aerial-MA Our feature, Photo of the...

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Letter: Understaffing Amherst Fire Department Endangers Community
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Letter: Understaffing Amherst Fire Department Endangers Community

Sarah Forsaith July 19, 2024 4

At 22:15 Monday July 1, a box alarm was struck alerting all Amherst FIre Department...

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Area Organizations Announce Endorsements for Town’s Biennial Elections

Art Keene October 6, 2023 3

by Art Keene (with contributions from Michael Ash)  Five local organizations have announced their endorsements...

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