Updated: Councilors Decry Racist Handbill Circulated in Amherst. Call for Tangible Action from Council
The following statement was made by Town Councilors Jill Brevik, Amber Cano-Martin, Hala Lord, and...
Community Responders for Equity Safety and Service (CRESS)
Town Issues Statement Regarding Hateful, Racist Letter Circulating in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov On Wednesday, April 29, Town officials were notified of letters being placed on...
Letter: Some Recommendations for Review of the CRESS Budget
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Finance Committee on April 15, 2026. Town...
CSSJC Questions Delay in Reviewing Resident Oversight Board Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, April 8,...
CSSJC to Advocate for Larger CRESS and DEI Budgets
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, March 11,...
CRESS Hires New Project Manager and Fifth Responder
CRESS (Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service) has hired Project Manager Daniel “Dan” Garcia...
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
CSSJC Will Co-sponsor Town Council Resolution Condemning ICE
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, February 11,...
What Can Amherst Expect from an Underfunded CRESS in the Coming Year
The Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS) recently had their budget cut, but,...
Letter: None of Us Is Safe Until We Are All Safe
I am happy that Amherst has achieved a “perfect” score on the Human Rights Campaign’s...
Letter: Support Public Safety and Racial Equity Goals in FY27 Budget
by The Community Safety and Social Justice Committee The following memo was sent to the...
Should the Resident Oversight Board for the Amherst Police Have Investigative Powers?
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 3, 2025, Part 2 This...