Crossbrook Road Water Treatment System Is Focus Of ConsCom Hearing
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Conservation Commission, April 26, 2023 The meeting was…
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Shutesbury Board Of Health Recommends Against Installation Of Artificial Turf
Shutesbury Board of Health voted unanimously on Wednesday April 19, to recommend against the installation…
Board Of Health Discusses Toxic Chemicals, Body Art Establishments, And Wastewater Treatment
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Board Of Health, April 13, 2023 This meeting…
Leverett Board Of Health Unanimously Opposes Artificial Turf
The Leverett Board of Health voted unanimously at their March 20 meeting to recommend against…
Opinion: Regional School District’s Inaction Speaks Louder Than Its Words
By Maria Kopicki In November 2022, Superintendent Morris wrote a letter to the Town Council…
From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst. This Week – A Local News Roundup. Also PFAS and Climate Justice.
This feature offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers. If…
Trust And Communication Issues Provide Impetus For Proposed Council Retreat
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council, February 6, 2023 This meeting took…
Letter: The Case for Natural Turf At The Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools
Option 2: “Natural” vs. Option 3: “Artificial” The firm of Weston Sampson has sent three…
PFAS Legislation Proliferates Across The Nation
By Maura and Art Keene Over two dozen states have introduced legislation restricting or banning…
Griesemer Failed To Share Information On Proposed State PFAS Ban With Town Council
State Senator Jo Comerford advised Town Council President Lynn Griesemer on December 8, following the…
Webinar On Artificial Turf Confirms Public Health Worries
Nancy Gilbert, the Chair of Amherst’s Board Of Health, attended a webinar on January 5…
Pelham Board Of Health Says No To Synthetic Turf At Amherst Regional High School
The Pelham Board of Health voted unanimously (3-0) at their meeting on December 21, to…