From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst (#30). A Special Focus On Reopening Schools
This column offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers....
public health
Teachers’ Union, School Committee Commit To “Opportunities For In Person Learning”
Details Of Any Return to School Buildings In February Still Unknown After months of friction...
Council Approves Purchase Of Belchertown Road Properties For Construction Of Affordable Housing
Report On The Town Council Meeting Of 1/25/21 The meeting was conducted as a Zoom...
Town Manager Report For 1/25/21
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
UMass-Amherst Dorms Will Be At 39% Capacity For Spring Term. All Students On “Modified Quarantine” After Arrival
Incoming Students Will Be Tested For COVID-19 Twice, Told To Avoid Interactions While Awaiting Results ...
Community Chat: Covid Vaccinations in Amherst
Communications Director Brianna Sunryd and Town Manager Paul Bockelman welcomed guests Mary Beth Ogulewicz, Director...
Second Community Forum On Public Safety: Testimony Emphasizes Need For New Budget Priorities And Community Oversight Of Police
A public forum on public safety and the Amherst police was held as a Zoom...
School Committee Plan To Open Buildings In February Draws Objections From Teachers’ Union
Questions Raised About Whether Return Will Be Limited to Preschool & Higher-Needs Students The Amherst,...
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst will be an active player in distributing the COVID-19...
Letter: What New Risks Will Increased UMass Spring Enrollment Create?
I’m writing out of concern that a significant number of UMass Amherst students–approximately 60% of...
As Amherst’s Public Schools Stay Remote, Increase In “Distance Learning Center” Capacity Is Planned
Teachers’ Union To Announce If It Will Renegotiate Opening Requirements After January 11 Meeting Planning...
UMass Amherst Partners With State To Establish COVID-19 Vaccination Site In Western Massachusetts For First Responders
Online registration For Two-Dose Vaccine Will Begin January 6 Source: UMass News and MediaAs part...