Letter: Open Meeting Law Complaint Before Council Seeks to Weaken Our Democracy
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on March 12, 2024 I...
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Indy Rewind Opinion: The Chamber of Commerce Home Rule Charter Debate
With the mandated once-every-ten-years Home Rule Charter review around the corner, and with the League...
Opinion: Who Is Present on Zoom at Amherst Municipal Meetings? The Public Has a Right to Know.
It is time to “open up” the meetings of Amherst’s public committees. Governor Healey has...
Opinion: Reflections at the End of the Year
Here are things I am sad about in Amherst as 2023 draws to an end....
Letter: An Open Letter to All New and Re-elected Members of the Amherst Town Council.
Congratulations on your victory! I hope you’re excited and ready for the public service you...
Opinion: The Change We Need in Amherst
By Art and Maura Keene A couple of months ago, Art had a long conversation...
Opinion: The Public Is Not the Problem
As a writer, I pay attention to the way words are used, sometimes unknowingly but...
Opinion: School Committee Member Peter Demling Is An Obstacle To Addressing The Crises In Amherst’s Public Schools
I wonder what would happen in a middle school classroom if one student was politely...
How Well Are Town Committees Complying With Open Meeting Requirement For Minutes?
Most Amherst town officials agree that public participation and access are a critical part of...
School Building Subcommittees To Provide Input On Project Design
At the Elementary School Building Committee meeting on April 28, Tim Cooper of DiNisco Design...
Amherst’s Solar Assessment Shows Strong Preference For Canopy & Rooftop Solar
The town of Amherst recently conducted a month-long community solar development survey. The comprehensive survey...
Opinion: Honoring Battles Hard Won By Securing A Solid Building Project
I have cast my vote in favor of the debt exclusion override for the elementary...