Issues and Analyses: Promoting Creative Economic Development In Amherst
By Gerald Friedman and Maral Asik This is part three in our series, Economics In...
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Bach On The Common
What a joy to write about joy! On a recent beautiful Saturday afternoon on the...
Lucio Perez Tells His Story Following Release From Years In Sanctuary
By Clara Lopez and Mildred Orellana Editor’s Note: This article appeared in the April 10 edition...
Letter: Downtown Development Should Be Community-Driven
I am writing in support of the moratorium on new building permits proposed by Councilors...
Opinion: We Must Listen To Each Other
We write letters and commentaries. We attend public forums. We do not feel listened to....
Opinion: Gratitude For Frontline Workers
Editor’s note: This column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. https://www.gazettenet.com/ The COVID crisis...
Second Community Forum On Public Safety: Testimony Emphasizes Need For New Budget Priorities And Community Oversight Of Police
A public forum on public safety and the Amherst police was held as a Zoom...
Amherst Public Schools Launch Warm Coat Drive
Source: Amherst Public Schools Family Center This winter, an unprecedented number of Amherst children need...
Amherst Survival Center Seeks Donations For Thanksgiving Meals
The Amherst Survival Center (ASC) seeks support to help continue their Thanksgiving tradition of providing...
Not Bread Alone Will Host Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday November 26
Source: CHD The Center For Human Development’s Not Bread Alone Community Meal Program in Amherst...
Letter: Broad Community Participation And Inclusion of Diverse Voices In 40R Decision Will Benefit Everyone
Following Wednesday’s public forum on Smart Growth 40R overlay zoning, I am trying to think...
UMass Professor Leads Successful Campaign To Make Juneteenth A State Holiday
Source: UMass News and Media Growing up in Beaumont, TX, UMass Professor of Afro-American Studies...