Air Quality and Cyclosporiasis Warnings in Latest Health Department Update
Source: Amherst Department of Health The Amherst Department of Health issued the following alerts on...
public health
Swimming Not Recommended at Puffer’s Pond
Source: amherstma.gov Swimming is not recommended at Puffer’s Pond due to high levels of E....
Amherst Ranked High Risk for Tick-Borne Disease
Amherst has been ranked as a high risk town for tick-borne disease by TickZone, an...
Ways to Stay Cool in the Coming Extreme Heat
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Friday, July 3. The Town of Amherst offers a variety of ways to...
Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bias Still a Problem at Middle School
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, June 23, 2026 This was a...
Public Comment: Will The School District Step up and Protect LGBTQIA+ Students?
The following public comment was read at the meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee...
Letter: Our Students Deserve Schools Where Safety, Dignity, and Inclusion are Reflected in Everyday Actions
Last night, dozens of community members gathered at a rally before the Amherst-Pelham Regional School...
Opinion: Safety Is Not a Value, It’s a Responsibility
This is the fifth and final article in a series written by the LGBTQIA+ Caucus...
Call to Action: Rally to Protect and Support LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, and Community Members
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst will hold a rally at the side entrance of Amherst...
Opinion: The Body Politic Keeps the Score
This is the fourth article in a five-part series that the LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst...
Ways to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat in Amherst
Source: amherstma.gov Extreme heat and humidity are expected through Friday, June 12th. This forecasted heat...
Opinion: Will Amherst Schools Ever Be Safe for Queer and Trans Kids?
This is the third article in a five-part series that the LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst...