Human Rights Commission Gets New Charge, Continues Work on Immigration
After years in development, the Amherst Town Council approved a new charge for the Human...
Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI)
Cuppa Joe with DEI Director Pamela Nolan Young
Source: amherstma.gov The June Cuppa Joe will be held on Friday, June 12 from 8:00...
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...
Photos of the Week: The Amherst Global Village Festival
By Art Keene, Philip Avila, Marita Banda, and Dayun Taylor On April 11, one of...
Letter: The Importance and Excitement of Amherst’s Global Village Festival This Saturday
I am happy that the Indy has given such prominent space to the Global Village...
Amherst Global Village Festival Returns for a Second Year
Source: amherstma.gov The second annual Amherst Global Village Festival will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amherst-Pelham...
Town Manager Report for March 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
CSSJC to Advocate for Larger CRESS and DEI Budgets
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, March 11,...
Becoming Beloved Community: Conversation with Community Heart & Soul
Source: amherstma.gov The Department of Equity and Inclusion (DEI)will continue the Becoming Beloved Community series...
Amherst Will Celebrate Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day December 10
Source: amherstma.gov Join town officials on Wednesday December 10, for a community reading of the...
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...