Letter: How to Fund a Safer Fort River Elementary School Intersection
The following letter was sent to candidates for Amherst Town Council on October 29, 2025....
sidewalks and roads
Town Manager Report for October 20, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Parking Accommodations During Downtown Construction
Source: amherstma.gov Downtown road construction is expected to continue for at least four more weeks,...
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...
Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads
Town engineer Jason Skeels estimates that to improve Amherst’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) above the...
TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, June 26, 2025 This...
The State of Amherst’s Roads is Fair. Town Faces $42 Million Repair Backlog
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, March 20, 2025 This...
Ask Perplexity AI: When Will Amherst’s Roads Be in Good Condition?
This week we introduce a new occasional column from Ira Bryck entitled Ask Perplexity AI....
Letter: Create Space for People and Trees
by The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee The Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee would like...
Redesign of South East Street Still in Flux
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, January 9, 2025 This...
More Ideas for South East Street Redesign
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, December 19, 2024 This...
Public Urges Town Council to Support Public Schools
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, December 16,2024 This meeting was held...