First Day of School Delayed to Aug. 31 for ARMS and Chestnut St. Academy
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools The start date for Amherst Regional Middle School (ARMS) and...
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Independent Investigation Finds Amherst School District in Compliance with State Restraint Laws; Superintendent Says District Can Do Better
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, Aug. 20, 2026 The meeting was...
Puffer’s Pond Is Safe for Swimming
Swimming is now allowed at Puffer’s Pond. The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s...
Letter | Mass General Brigham’s Divorce from Blue Cross Hurts Patients
Editor’s note: Starting October 1, 2026, Mass General Brigham primary care providers in Western Massachusetts...
A Better World is Possible: Seattle Celebrates Universal School Meals for All Students
by Stephen Prager Seattle’s City Council used a budget surplus to enact Mayor Katie Wilson’s...
Swimming Still Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond
While town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on August 10 indicated that bacterial counts at...
Yale Study: Medicare for All Would Save Over 114,000 Lives and $1 Trillion a Year
by Jessica Corbett The following article appeared originally in Common Dreams on August 11, 2026....
Puffer’s Pond Remains Unsafe for Swimming
Town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on August 4 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli at the...
Puffer’s Pond Exceeds State Bacteria Limits for Safe Swimming
Town water testing at Puffer’s Pond on July 27 exceeded state safety limits for E.coli at the...
Amherst Kids and Teens Eat Free This Summer
The Summer Eats Program, which offers free meals to kids and teens, is operating at...
Swimming Now Allowed at Puffer’s Pond
Swimming is now allowed at Puffer’s Pond. The latest water quality test results for Puffer’s...
Town Manager Report for July 10, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...