Opinion: Our Town Government is Broken. Part 1
by Art and Maura Keene Here’s the heart of the matter up front. The people ...
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Town Council Candidates Weigh in on Legislative Priorities, Housing, Zoning, Schools, and Jones Library Borrowing
As we have done in previous elections, the Indy has offered candidates for the offices of Town...
Amherst Has Got Financial Trouble. We Deserve Full Disclosure
Local election season is upon us, and with 10 of the 13 Town Councilors running...
Opinion: How’s Your Amherst Doing?
How’s your Amherst doing? Mine is having problems. Don’t get me wrong. It’s a wonderful...
Opinion: To Invest in Roads, Schools, and Affordable Housing, Walker and Clark are the Right Choice for At-Large Town Council
During our third Town Council Election since adopting a new form of government in 2018,...
Town Manager Report for September 15, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Finance Committee Criticizes MARS Report on Regional Schools. Raises Possibility of Tax Override for Roads.
By Maura and Art Keene This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. The...
With Reservations, Council Approves $650,000 for Wastewater Plant Study
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, September 15, 2025 This hybrid meeting...
Council Passes Pro-Democracy Resolution Amid Concerns Raised by Councilor Ette. Rooney Appointed to DPW Building Committee
Council Passes Pro-Democracy Resolution Amid Concerns Raised by Councilor Ette. Rooney Appointed to DPW Building...
Town Announces Paving Priorities for FY26
The Town of Amherst has announced its paving plan for the new fiscal year (FY26)....
Major Downtown Intersection Reconstruction Begins August 1
Source: amherstma.gov Starting August 1, the Town of Amherst is embarking on a major road...
Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita
In 2024 Amherst spent just under $2 million from its general fund on public works...