- Hetty Startup on Town Poised to Recommend Additional Funding for Regional Schools: “I am also not in favour/favor of taking the money set aside for solar canopies since that was an initiative…” May 31, 15:30
- Town Poised to Recommend Additional Funding for Regional Schools: “Also there is always leftover money from the current budget fiscal year that usually goes into free cash. Flexibility and…” May 31, 10:51on
- School Committee Rejects Proposal for Budget Oversight Committee: “Anna Heard was correct when she said the [Paul Bockelman/Lynn Griesemer] proposal came from a “disrespectful space.” Some Councilors have…” May 31, 10:20on
- Significant Costs Savings Remain Elusive for Jones Library Expansion Project: “Thank you Toni. Very informative and we appreciate the response. It’s important for everyone to understand where all the money…” May 30, 07:59on
- Significant Costs Savings Remain Elusive for Jones Library Expansion Project: “JLBC Chair and Trustee President Austin Sarat’s silencing of Bob Pam’s attempt to propose cheaper and more sustainable alternatives to…” May 30, 00:50on
- Significant Costs Savings Remain Elusive for Jones Library Expansion Project: “Jeff, that claim by Amherst Forward is technically correct but very misleading. It relates to the Library project being funded…” May 29, 21:24on
- Significant Costs Savings Remain Elusive for Jones Library Expansion Project: “Thanks to all who are keeping us informed of this project. It seems so disrespectful for this Library group to…” May 29, 17:33on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “Just to put in perspective the cost of the project For $14Million you can buy all the houses currently listed…” May 27, 08:26on
- Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder: “The summary on expenditures is spot on. Why do the leaders in this Town recognize that the Town of Amherst…” May 27, 07:43on
- Opinion: Who Is Looking out for the Taxpayers in Jones Library Plans?: “ELECTED officials have an obligation to set limits to what the taxpayers will be required to pay.” May 26, 21:27on
- UMass Student Protestors Honored in Alternate Graduation Ceremony: ““More than willing to wager that Reyes never attends another graduation as chancellor after his heinous actions against the student…” May 26, 21:05on
- League Task Force Prepares to Make Charter Amendment Recommendations: “I would add another issue: Name and address of all persons attending a zoom meeting. Zoomers can see who and…” May 25, 14:23on
- Opinion: I See No Reason to Hope That the Jones Expansion Project Will Become Affordable: “To a person the former trustees of the library (and their surviving spouses) during the Bonnie Isman era were unanimously…” May 25, 14:08on
- Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder: “Posting this clarification here as well: the town of Amherst has not yet asked the MBLC for an extension. The…” May 25, 13:23on
- Letter: It’s Time for an Incremental, Affordable Restoration of the Jones Library: “Jim, thanks for this! I wholeheartedly agree that an incremental restoration/renovation is the way to go with Jones Library. Concord…” May 25, 11:59on
- Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder: “Thank you, Jeff, for once again sticking to reality. Instead of constant plays to spend more taxpayer money, it seems…” May 25, 11:48on
- Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder: “Right, Jeff. They are gambling with other people’s money, with OUR money. The Owners Project Manager, Tim Alix of Colliers…” May 25, 11:00on
- Opinion: Who Is Looking out for the Taxpayers in Jones Library Plans?: “Just to be clear: the town of Amherst has not yet asked the MBLC for an extension. The Library Trustees…” May 25, 10:23on
- Letter: ARPS Restorative Justice Program Creates a Healthy School Climate. Don’t Eliminate It!: “I agree 100%. ARPS’s RJ program, especially at the high school, is crucial and makes such a difference for students.…” May 25, 09:58on
- Opinion: Who Is Looking out for the Taxpayers in Jones Library Plans?: “A game changing decision will be made by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners this month. Amherst is asking the…” May 25, 06:18on
- Opinion: Amherst Has a Gambling Disorder: “The player at the table to determine the fate of the game at this particular time are the Massachusetts Building…” May 25, 05:53on
- Opinion: I See No Reason to Hope That the Jones Expansion Project Will Become Affordable: “Michael raises an interesting point — there are two large libraries within a mile of the site, and Hampshire’s a…” May 24, 22:25on
- UMass Student Protestors Honored in Alternate Graduation Ceremony: “So wonderful to see at least some students taking the moral high ground. More than willing to wager that Reyes…” May 24, 11:13on
- Opinion: Joint Electricity Aggregation Approved by DPU, Launch Projected for Fall: “I would like to commend Darcy Dumont and everyone else who has worked diligently on this initiative. Aggregating power in…” May 24, 08:36on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “An earlier commenter mentioned the “sunk cost fallacy” at work here with the Jones Library demolition/expansion project: we’ve sunk so…” May 24, 00:13on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “I can understand the reluctance to be the decider who pulls the plug on this project. There will be anger…” May 23, 18:33on
- Opinion: Joint Electricity Aggregation Approved by DPU, Launch Projected for Fall: “If you have solar panels on your property or you participate in a community solar program, you will continue to…” May 23, 16:43on
- UMass Student Protestors Honored in Alternate Graduation Ceremony: “I am so grateful for the bravery of these students! They are using their voices and intelligence in ways that…” May 23, 16:38on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “Is there a limit to how much we are going to spend on this project? And who will make that…” May 23, 16:36on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “FAA and Austin Sarat argue that a primary reason for the extremely high bid was that only one bid was…” May 23, 16:14on
- Opinion: Joint Electricity Aggregation Approved by DPU, Launch Projected for Fall: “We have rooftop solar. Will this in any way change the relationship that we have with Eversource, particularly re: the…” May 23, 12:12on
- Public Comment: It’s Time to Move Forward with Waste Hauler Reform: “Lydia, Here’s a recent report on how landfill methane emissions are far greater than previously estimated. https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/05/epa-underestimates-methane-emissions-landfills-urban-areas#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%3A,27%25%20higher%20than%20EPA%20estimates” May 23, 11:34on
- Public Comment: It’s Time to Move Forward with Waste Hauler Reform: “Thanks, Darcy, for persisting on moving this forward with the Town Services and Outreach Committee and the Town Manager so…” May 23, 11:20on
- HVAC and Fire Suppression Top Priorities for Jones Library Repairs: “Sharon Sharry gets it. Plan B (or are we now at Plan C?) is addressing the most critical repairs of…” May 23, 10:44on
- UMass Student Protestors Honored in Alternate Graduation Ceremony: “I write this as someone who didn’t go to his doctoral graduation, I had issues with UMass’ violation of my…” May 23, 09:57on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “I write this as a now disinterested bystander — what are you going to do if you demolish the existing…” May 22, 21:06on
- Library Trustees Keep Expansion Project on Life Support: “Sometimes a picture is worth the proverbial thousand words. Also consider this: For $45 to $50 million, Baystate Health will…” May 22, 19:10on
- UMass Faculty and Librarians Vote No Confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes: “Reality 101 — you’re not going to get 160 State Troopers without the support of the Governor, and I suggest…” May 21, 16:05on
- UMass Faculty and Librarians Vote No Confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes: “New guy is in one year and already ‘voted out’ by faculty? Yup. I’d be behind it if staying away…” May 21, 14:19on
- Opinion: I See No Reason to Hope That the Jones Expansion Project Will Become Affordable: “My hope is that the writer of the letter to which Bob Pam refers will disavow that portion which is,…” May 21, 08:42on
- Jones Library Treasurer: Expansion Project’s Risks to Town No Longer Acceptable: “Hear! Hear! If only others on the Board of Trustees (and Town Leaders) were as clear-minded, nonpartisan and pragmatic. Amherst…” May 19, 21:07on
- Jones Library Treasurer: Expansion Project’s Risks to Town No Longer Acceptable: “Bob Pam’s years of knowledgeable work as Treasurer of the the Jones Library Board of Trustees have been an inestimable…” May 19, 18:44on
- Updated: UMass Faculty and Librarians Call for the Resignation of Chancellor Javier Reyes: “I am a UMASS alumna, Ph. D. In English. and a Jew. I am appalled by Chancellor Reyes’ actions during…” May 19, 12:19on
- Updated: The Becoming Human Zine: Student Reflections on a Campus in Crisis: “Really gorgeous and inspirational.” May 19, 10:40on
- Public Comment: It’s Time to Move Forward with Waste Hauler Reform: “I agree. With potential to reduce costs to homeowners and positive environmental benefits, I urge this committee to move forward.” May 18, 20:09on
- Opinion: UMass Chancellor Reyes’ Police Action Was Unnecessary and Unprecedented. A Brief History of Dissent At UMass Amherst: “I can’t believe a new Chancellor would make a unilateral decision as rashly as this one. WHO among the pols…” May 18, 17:05on
- Jones Library Treasurer: Expansion Project’s Risks to Town No Longer Acceptable: “Thank you, Mr. Pam, for always keeping the best interests of Amherst town and the Jones Library in your consistently…” May 18, 13:51on
- School Committee Approves Three Track and Field Options. More Funding to Be Sought: “Sarah Marshall (Amherst) and Deb Leonard (Amherst) still stuck on artificial turf?? The science is in on artificial turf and…” May 18, 11:34on
- Estimates for New Elementary School $2.5 Million Under Budget: “Two takeaways from the school project that should give Town Manager Paul Bockelman pause before deciding to prolong the library…” May 18, 09:47on
- Should Amherst Create a Student Housing District on University Drive?: “This suggestion may sound outlandish but please read all of it. The suggestion is rooted in a property tax reality…” May 18, 08:27on
- Updated: The Becoming Human Zine: Student Reflections on a Campus in Crisis: “This was such a fantastic read!! So honoured to be friends with the amazing Abby who wrote this! I could…” May 17, 22:18on
- School Committee Approves Three Track and Field Options. More Funding to Be Sought: “Denise – Yes, the money the RSC has in hand includes $104,840 from the Boosters. Here is a link to…” May 17, 13:08on
- School Committee Approves Three Track and Field Options. More Funding to Be Sought: “Doug Slaughter’s surprise add of Option 3C to the mix this week seems tone deaf and unnecessarily complicated this meeting…” May 17, 12:30on
- School Committee Approves Three Track and Field Options. More Funding to Be Sought: “Does the amount of money that the RSC has in hand at this point include the funds raised by the…” May 17, 12:24on
- Jones Library Trustees Reject Project Bids: “It appears the Trustees at least have decided to go with the option of asking the MBLC for a 6-month…” May 17, 12:19on
- Opinion: UMass Chancellor Reyes’ Police Action Was Unnecessary and Unprecedented. A Brief History of Dissent At UMass Amherst: “Coverage in the Harvard Crimson of the UMass Munson Hall Occupation (NOV 1986) and Abbie Hoffman and Amy Carter’s participation.…” May 17, 09:27on
- Opinion: UMass Chancellor Reyes’ Police Action Was Unnecessary and Unprecedented. A Brief History of Dissent At UMass Amherst: “Thanks, Art – this context and history is really important!” May 17, 09:16on
- Opinion: With Malice Toward None…: “Good one, Michael, and thank you for reminding us all of our better angels. Hetty” May 17, 08:13on
- Opinion: UMass Chancellor Reyes’ Police Action Was Unnecessary and Unprecedented. A Brief History of Dissent At UMass Amherst: “I met with Abbie Hoffman of the Chicago 7 at the Munson Hall take over. He told me the arrest…” May 16, 18:40on
- Twenty Years of Marriage Equality: Three Couples’ Stories: “A lovely piece! Thank you, Nick.” May 16, 07:56on
- Opinion: Why I Am Not Calling the Police on My Students’ Encampment: “This is as fine an explanation of the issue as I have ever heard. It also offers a compelling case…” May 15, 08:04on
- Opinion: Why I Am Not Calling the Police on My Students’ Encampment: “Required reading for college and university administrators, faculty, staff, students — and public safety officers?” May 14, 21:51on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “Yes, Toni, you are correct. The Council could vote to rescind the $46.1 million borrowing authorization for the renovation-expansion. Given…” May 13, 10:50on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “Couldn’t the Town Council rescind the $46.1 million borrowing authorization? It could determine it is no longer financially viable and…” May 13, 09:01on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “Janet, to answer your question about who has the power to determine the fate of the Jones Library project, Town…” May 13, 02:14on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “Louis Conover: I don’t believe there’s any venal corruption going on. So what is it? However one feels about the…” May 12, 08:43on
- Cuppa Joe: Public Asks About Jones Library and Wildwood. New CRESS Director Offers Update : “Perhaps the UMass Chancellor could be apprised of CRESS’s services instead of hauling in the town police (and the state…” May 12, 08:35on
- Letter: No More Money for Jones Expansion!: “The south Amherst fire station has been discussed at least since 1975 when I joined Town Meeting and the North…” May 12, 07:43on
- Opinion: Fight Back!: ““I am not a crook!” In a much less polarized nation could also portend a repeat. Of my five in-college…” May 12, 07:37on
- Cuppa Joe: Public Asks About Jones Library and Wildwood. New CRESS Director Offers Update : “Eugène Ionesco & Maura Keene have teamed up here in a new 3-part play featuring • The Manager • Three…” May 12, 07:28on
- Letter: No More Money for Jones Expansion!: “Prioritize Fire & Rescue! The Amherst Firehouse was supposed to be updated over twenty years ago. The city council should…” May 11, 20:26on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “I continue to be completely mystified by the grasping at straws, telling lies big and small, and just the general…” May 11, 15:00on
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- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “I vote for renovations of all the delayed maintenance at the library, and do a needs analysis of what services…” May 11, 13:34on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “In all of these issues there should be a “Tax Cost Clock” which is a clear but conservative financial cost…” May 11, 11:03on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “This lone high bid comes after ‘value engineering’ altered the voter-approveds plans for an ecologically-sound library, And altered Not in…” May 11, 09:00on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “What also comes to mind is “Full speed ahead — damn the torpedoes!” This is a strategy that can work,…” May 10, 15:30on
- Budget Deliberation Month Begins. Town Manager’s Budget Shorts Schools: “Re “The regional schools have asked for an additional $355,000 from Amherst for next year to avoid the elimination of…” May 10, 14:01on
- Updated: Many Arrested at UMass as Police Dismantle Second Pro-Palestinian Encampment: “Additional statements issued by: Indonesian student association Sikh student association Indian student association Rebirth project WMUA Women Gender and Sexuality…” May 10, 13:23on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “I have yet another question: who makes the decision about whether to continue the Jones project or scuttle it and…” May 10, 07:17on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “Rob, your comparison of the library project to Pete Seeger’s Waist Deep in the Big Muddy couldn’t be more apt.” May 9, 21:11on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “The FAA contract for the bid phase was for $81,750. According to documents shown on the screen at this meeting…” May 9, 11:11on
- Updated: Many Arrested at UMass as Police Dismantle Second Pro-Palestinian Encampment: “Solidarity Statements have been put out by the following organizations: UMass Asian American Student Association Bengali Student Association Arab Cultural…” May 9, 10:42on
- Opinion: I Was Present at the UMass Police Action and It Was Disgraceful: “i believe some of the state police had body cams turned on- and i believe their badge numbers were on…” May 9, 10:08on
- Town Manager to Explore Moving $53M Library Project Forward: “When the sole donor for wonderful North Amherst Library accessibility/enhancement/improvement project — a project whose cost doubled, and then doubled…” May 9, 08:30on
- Opinion: I Was Present at the UMass Police Action and It Was Disgraceful: “Thank you for writing this, Amber. I was with you and confirm every word of what you have written. I…” May 9, 00:46on
- Opinion: Town Leaders Need to Get Real: “What do you mean? I was sure for months the project would come in at least $75,000,000 given all the…” May 8, 21:53on
- Opinion: I Was Present at the UMass Police Action and It Was Disgraceful: “As a parent of a student at UMass Amherst, I was aghast at the images of police in riot gear…” May 8, 19:36on
- Public Restroom Proposed for Kendrick Park: “I like that the blue light inside The Portland Loo discourages illicit activity.” May 8, 17:31on
- Photos of the Week: Town Celebrates Improvements to North Amherst Library: “Congratulations on the opening. And thank you to Hilda and the Greenbaum family for their extraordinary generosity and public spiritedness.…” May 8, 17:16on
- Photos of the Week: Town Celebrates Improvements to North Amherst Library: “I couldn’t help but think of Louis and how pleased he would be. I always thought of you as quite…” May 8, 14:19on
- Photos of the Week: Town Celebrates Improvements to North Amherst Library: “You were missed, Hilda but your son Joel and family did a very nice job in your absence. Hetty” May 8, 11:52on
- Opinion: Sunrise Amherst Finds Proposed Town Budget Errors Topping $2 Million : “Amazing, important work. Local watch dogs! The heart of democracy.” May 8, 11:43on
- Jones Library Expansion Project on Hold. Town Manager and Public Respond to High Cost Estimate: “The town’s $2+ million costs to date have been paid from the $2.7 million allotment of grant money that the…” May 7, 11:01on
- Jones Library Expansion Project on Hold. Town Manager and Public Respond to High Cost Estimate: “Janet, the Town is paying the bills of the Jones Library project out of the Board of Library Commissioners Grant…” May 7, 09:15on
- Reservations Remain about Shutesbury Road Solar Project: “Ed makes a good point here, and that very point is what lies behind the push for a smart-grid: electric…” May 7, 08:45on
- Jones Library Expansion Project on Hold. Town Manager and Public Respond to High Cost Estimate: “One more question (I think): where did the $2 million that’s been spent already come from? ? The town, Jones…” May 6, 19:32on
- Photos of the Week: Town Celebrates Improvements to North Amherst Library: “Thank you Hilda!!! What a phenomenal, thoughtful contribution to our community that will last forever!!!!” May 6, 17:38on
- Opinion: Sunrise Amherst Finds Proposed Town Budget Errors Topping $2 Million : “Thanks for your efforts to shine a bright light on this, Sunrise Amherst!” May 6, 12:39on
- Photos of the Week: Town Celebrates Improvements to North Amherst Library: “I’m overwhelmed by these gracious comments. I knew of the Holden window factory but did not know they made Deerfield…” May 6, 09:34on