Approval of New Plan for Lincoln Ave ADU Delayed by Concern for Large Beech Tree
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, September 8, 2026 This meeting...
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Bridging the Seasons with an Exploration of Architectural Hybrids: Houseboats and Covered Bridges
By Hetty Startup In the mornings, I walk to stay healthy and witness a world...
Reflections on Two Terms on the Amherst Historical Commission #3
by Hetty Startup I recently stepped down from the Amherst Historical Commission. As I neared...
My Summer Wanderings #6: Harvest Time in North Amherst, Ashfield, Sunderland, and Northampton
Find previous “Summer Wanderings” columns here. The last of my summer wanderings series coincides with...
Touring Historic Sites in the Summertime
It’s June, and the pace of our lives shifts a little — a time for...
Diners: Artifacts of America’s Mid-20th Century, They Persist into the Present
I’m still drawn to diners as if it were the day I began to put...
Finding Italianate Buildings in Amherst and the Valley
When I moved to western Massachusetts about 15 years ago, I noticed some striking examples...
Amherst in 2040? Open House Previews New Design Standards for Downtown
By Art Keene and Maura Keene Renditions of how Amherst’s downtown might look in the...
Views on Views: Incidentals in Our Landscapes
By Hetty Startup This is the ninth column in a ten-part series. View the previous...
Opinion: Public Art Murals Under Threat
A significant building in Washington DC, home to the nation’s Social Security Administration (SSA), is...
Views on Views: Conservatories, Greenhouses and Roof Gardens
By Hetty Startup This is the seventh column in a ten-part series. View the previous...
Public Shows Interest in Creating East Amherst Historic District
Report on the Public Hearing of the Local Historic District Committee, January 12, 2026 This...