DPW Move from Existing Building Not Feasible by Oct. 1
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, July 20, 2026 This was a...
Town Manager
Town Manager Report for July 10, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
CSSJC Continues to Seek Answers From Town Manager on Social Justice Initiatives
Report on the meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee, July 15, 2026...
New Appointments to Town Boards and Committees
With the start of the new fiscal year, Town Manager Paul Bockelman presented a slate...
Drawing the Line: Why Massachusetts Communities Are Rethinking Local Police-ICE Relationships
Across Massachusetts, communities are asking a question that until recently received little public attention: What...
Weston & Sampson Recommended to Town Manager as Top Choice for DPW Facility Designer
By Maria Kopicki & Toni Cunningham This meeting was held in Town Hall and was...
Town Seeks Resident to Join the Department of Public Works Building Committee
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman is seeking one resident to join the Department of Public...
Town Has No Easy Answers for Dealing with ICE
Report on the Special Meeting of the Town Council with the Community Safety and Social...
Opinion: What Happens if ICE Appears in Amherst? Officials Cite Differences
Social Injustice Goes Global A Meeting of Repeated QuestionsI attended the joint meeting of the...
Special Meeting of Town Council Will Take Up Social Justice Concerns
A joint meeting of the Amherst Town Council, the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee,...
Town Discusses Planning Process for Redeveloping Hampshire College Campus
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, June 1, 2026, Part 1 This...
Seven Design Firms Submit Proposals for DPW Building Project. Building Committee Continues to Limit Public Access
Seven design firms have submitted proposals to be considered for the Department of Public Works...