Town Council Recommits to Social Justice Priorities
Report on the Special Meeting of the Town Council, November 7, 2025 This meeting was...
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Opinion: A Wish for New Blood on Town Council
On this Election Day, my hope is that Amherst chooses town councilors who still believe...
Opinion: Don’t Undermine Strong Candidates with the ‘Lack of Experience’ Argument
Vote the Amherst for the People Slate Today a headline of the front page of...
CSSJC: Town Lags in Meeting Racial and Social Justice Commitments
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, October 22,...
APEA Endorses Candidates for Amherst School Committee and Town Council
The Amherst-Pelham Education Association’s Representative Council hasconsidered candidates who were seeking endorsements for the upcoming...
At-large Town Council Candidates Stress Need for More Housing at League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
By Maura Keene This League of Women Voters Amherst held a candidate forum on October...
Councilors Raise Concerns About Conservation Commission Appointment Process
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, October 20, 2025 This was a...
Town Council Invites Public Comment for Town Manager Evaluation
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Town Council is beginning its annual evaluation of the Town Manager...
Opinion: Amherst Housing Watch: Who’s Who in This Election
Downtown Amherst is at a crossroads. Residents just pushed petitions for a 1-year moratorium on...
Amherst Has Got Financial Trouble. We Deserve Full Disclosure
Local election season is upon us, and with 10 of the 13 Town Councilors running...
Letter: Town Council Must Correct Flawed Appointment Process
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on October 15, 2025. The...
Opinion: Questions I Would Like to See Answered at the Next Candidate Forum
Now that we are in the season of candidates forums and house gatherings, I invite...