CSSJC Questions Delay in Reviewing Resident Oversight Board Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, April 8,...
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Public Comment: Residents Demand Assurances That Town Will Protect Its Residents from ICE Violations of the Law
By John Bonifaz, Jeff Conant, Josna Rege, and Margaret Smith Amherst Town Council received at...
Town Manager Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Collaboration with ICE
Town Manager Paul Bockelman signed an executive order on March 3, reaffirming the town’s commitment...
Public Comment: None of Us Is Safe When We Prioritize the Rights of Some over Others
This comment is adapted from a public comment offered at the meeting of the Amherst...
Resolution to Hold ICE Accountable Will Be Considered at Town Council Meeting, February 23
The Town Council’s Government, Organization, and Legislation (GOL) Committee reviewed and unanimously approved as “clear,...
Public Comment: Local Resolutions on ICE Are Not Enough
The following public comment was submitted for the Amherst Town Council meeting of February 23,...
Cuppa’ Joe “After Hours” Featuring Police Chief Gabriel Ting and Emergency Communications Center Supervisor Jason Rushford
The Town of Amherst invites community members for coffee and conversation with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman, Police...
What Can Amherst Expect from an Underfunded CRESS in the Coming Year
The Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service (CRESS) recently had their budget cut, but,...
Town Council Adopts Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 24, 2025 This meeting was...
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...
Revised Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Approved. More Questions Raised About Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 17, 2025, Part 2 By...
Should the Resident Oversight Board for the Amherst Police Have Investigative Powers?
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 3, 2025, Part 2 This...