Controversial UMass Workers’ Pavilion Project Placed On Hold
UMass has indicated that it will pause its controversial proposal to construct a pavilion to…
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A Better World Is Possible: Citizens’ Assemblies: Are They The Future Of Democracy?
A look at the surge in popularity of randomly selected councils that offer an alternative to politics as we know it
Neighbors, Conservationists, Seek Dialogue With University On Proposed Pavilion At Renaissance Center
A group of about 20 Amherst residents met via Zoom on January 23 to discuss…
Issues & Analyses: Fundamental Issues That Need To Be Addressed In A Review Of The Town Charter
This is my second commentary on the town Charter review which is mandated in a…
Amherst Media Honors Community Safety Working Group With Jean Haggerty Award
Amherst Media honored the town’s Community Safety Working Group (CSWG) with their Jean Haggerty award…
Opinion: A Special Town Meeting For A Periodic Review Of Amherst’s Home Rule Charter
Amherst’s government operates under the provisions of its Home Rule Charter, adopted by the voters…
Community Chat Provides Answers To Questions About The New Elementary School Building
The Thursday noon (2/17) Community Chat returned to Zoom after a brief hiatus with a…
Councilors Hanneke And Bahl-Milne Reverse Their Support Of Temporary Moratorium For Large Ground-mounted Solar Arrays
Report On The Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, February 7, 2022 This meeting was…
Letter: Residents Invited To District 4 Community Forum
Greetings Friends and Neighbors of District 4, As your new Councilors, we invite you to…
Letter: Public Urged To Speak Out Against Harmful Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Every summer for decades, under the authority of an antiquated 1918 law, the state has…
Opinion: Love Justice and Climate Change. Tips for Stepping Up Our Action On Climate Change
We continue to make slow progress on climate change in the United States. More of…
Letter: New District 4 Councilors Encourage Constituents To Be In Touch
By Pam Rooney and Anika Lopes Dear Friends and Neighbors of District 4, (District 4…