Opinion: There is Still Time to Weigh in on the Future of Democracy in Amherst
The public listening sessions of the town’s charter review committee are now officially complete though...
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Charter Committee Considers Adding More Listening Sessions
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Charter Review Committee, July 10, 2025 PresentJulian Hynes...
Opinion: An Elected Mayor?
Many friends and colleagues who share my dislike of our current Home Rule Charter and...
Town Council Resumes Work on Reparations with Creation of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, June 30, 2025. Part 2 This...
Opinion: Is This the Better Story That We Need?
Love, Justice and Climate Change The actions Donald Trump has taken to increase the burning...
Nomination Papers Available for the 2025 Amherst Town Election
Source: amherstma.gov Nomination papers for Amherst town elected positions will be available at the Town...
FY26 Budget Adopted with Objections to Loss of CRESS Positions and Extra Money for the Elementary Schools
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, June 16, 2025, Part 1 By...
Charter Committee Reviews Elected Offices and the Role of Town Manager
Report on the Meeting of the Charter Review Committee, June 5, 2025 PresentJulian Hynes (Chair),...
Opinion: Why We Lost the Future
The following column appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The Democratic Party is consumed...
Opinion: Not Giving up on the Climate
Love, Justice and Climate Change The election of Donald Trump is catastrophic in so many...
Opinion: Beyond Election Day
Love, Justice and Climate Change I’m writing to you just before Election Day. By the...
Letter: Opportunities to Support Democrats in the Upcoming Election
I just wanted to share some upcoming Democratic canvassing and virtual phone banking opportunities you...