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...
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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....
Letter: The Science is Clear. We Also Oppose Artificial Turf in Newton
Editor’s note: Debate about the installation of an artificial turf field at the high school...
Health Department Has Free Covid Tests
Public Health Director Kiko Malin announced at the November 9 Board of Health meeting that...
Town Manager Report for November 13, 2023
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Generation Ratify Amherst Speaks Out for Gender-affirming Health Care
Source: Generation Ratify Amherst Generation Ratify Amherst organized their fourth annual banner drop on November...