Letter: Town Council Must Correct Flawed Appointment Process
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on October 15, 2025. The...
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Letter: Town Manager’s Appointment Process Makes a Mockery of Civic Engagement
The recent “firing” (replacement) of Alex Hoar from the Conservation Commission is the latest example...
Opinion: Amherst Has Got Financial Trouble. We Deserve Full Disclosure
Local election season is upon us, and with 10 of the 13 Town Councilors running...
Large Overtime Payments to Amherst Police Raise Concerns about Budget Priorities and Oversight
By Art and Maura Keene Each year, the Town of Amherst publishes a Gross Wages...
Letter: Conservation Commissioner Questions Town Manager’s Refusal to Reappoint Him
The following letter was sent to the Town Services and Outeach Committee on October 1,...
Councilor Taub Raises Concerns Over ConCom Appointment Process
Report from the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, October 2, 2025 This...
New Appointments to CPA Committee, Conservation Commission, and Cultural Council
In memos to the Town Council and the Town Clerk dated Septembeer 22, 2025 Town...
Cuppa’ Joe with New Director of Senior Services Lisa Borchetta
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst invites the community for coffee and convesation with Amherst...
Town Manager Report for September 15, 2025
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Cuppa Joe with School Superintendent E. Xiomara Herman, September 26
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst community is invited for coffee and conversation with Amherst Town Manager...
Rob Morra Re-appointed Temporary Planning Director. New Appointments to Commission for Persons with Disabilities, CPA Committee, and Public Art Commission
Planning DirectorIn a memo to the Town Council dated September 5, 2025, Town Manager Paul...
Board of Health Decries Delay on Waste Hauler Reform: Asks for Progress Report
The Board of Health sent a letter to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Town...