Opinion: Trump’s Undermining of the EPA is Endangering Us All
Love, Justice, and Climate Change In 2009 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that climate...
public health
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Regional School Committee Asks Town To Fund Repairs on Middle School Roof. Affirms District Bullying Policy
Report on the Joint Meeting of Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committees, January 27,...
Town’s Morning Movement and Mentoring Program Wins Award for Innovation
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst was recognized with the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s 2026 Kenneth E....
Letter: On the School Committee’s Obligation to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Regional School Committee on January 18, 2026....
Hours For Local Warming Centers
Source: amherstma.gov During these extremely cold temperatures, the town wants to remind you about the...
Town Manager Report for January 12, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Cherry Hill Debuts Disc Golf Course
With little fanfare, the Town of Amherst-owned Cherry Hill Golf Course has added an 18-hole...
Middle School Closes Early Due to Staff Absences
Students at Amherst Regional Middle School were sent home early on Friday, December 19, because...
Community Turns out to Demand Safety for LGBTQIA+ Students
Around 50 people lined the entryway to the Amherst Regional High School (ARHS) library on...
School Committee Discusses FY27 Budget Draft and Possible Time Change for School Day Start
Report on the Meeting of Amherst-Pelham Regional School Committee, December 9, 2025 This meeting was...
Board of Health Approves Nicotine-free Generation Regulations
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, December 4, 2025 By Maura...