Town Manager Report for April 1, 2024
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
public health
Public Comment: Please Deny Permitting for Poured in Place Rubber Surface at New Fort River School
The following public comment was submitted in writing for the meeting of the Amherst Conservation...
Amherst Board of Health Advises Against Crumb Rubber Products for New School
Amherst Board of Health recommended at its meeting on February 8, 2024, that the playground...
Letter: Now is the Time for Amherst to Adequately Support its Seniors
During the 20 years that I volunteered at the Amherst Senior Center, I witnessed numerous...
Playground Surface at New Elementary School Up in the Air
Meetings of the Conservation Commission (January 10, 2024), Board of Health (January 11, 2024), and...
Letter: Use Non-Toxic Materials for Playground Surfaces at New Elementary School
The following letter was sent to the Elementary School Building Committee on January 12, 2023....
COVID-19 Is Back!
US Facing Biggest COVID Wave Since Omicron Thought you were done with COVID-19? Think again....
COVID and Respiratory Illness Update and Health Tips
Source: Amherst Health Department As the colder weather and the holiday season approach – with...
Conservation Commission Encourages Alternative to Rubber Product for Playground at New School
The Amherst Conservation Commission began its process of vetting the new elementary school project this...
Opinion: Setting Outselves Up for Success on the ARHS Track and Field Project
Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog Editor’s note: Jennifer Shiao is a member of the Amherst...
Shredded Tire Mulch Playground Surface Raises Public Health Concerns
The following letter was send to Amherst’s Elementary School Building Committee on December 7, 2023....
Letter: Artificial Turf for Amherst Athletic Fields An Unconscionable Choice
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Regional School Committee on November 27, 2023....