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September 25, 2026 The Amherst Current

Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.

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Much ADU About Nothing

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Amherst’s New Athletic Fields Need Real Maintenance

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Building Our Future Together: Inclusivity and Community at the Jones Library

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A Decade in the Making, Amethyst Brook Elementary Opens its Doors

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East Amherst Historic District Clears Planning Board on Narrow Vote

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Council Backs Wildwood Stopgap Plan, Opens Deliberation on Clean Energy Bylaw

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Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.

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Hampshire College Campus Zoning Study Kicks Off with Strong Public Interest

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DPW Move Pushed Past October Target; Council Reviews Wildwood, Ruxton, West Street Options

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Amherst Week Ahead 07.20.26

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Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private Equity

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The Bank of America Building: Another Look

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Family-Friendly Dino Trail Week to Kick Off July 11

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Amherst Forward: “We’re Closing One Chapter. We Hope You’ll Write the Next.”

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Valley Chronicles: Three Films Reviewed

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Amherst Town Hall
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Town Council Approves $107M Budget; Cuts Proposed Infrastructure Spending to Boost Elementary Schools

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Meet a Neighbor: Amy Mittelman

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Amherst DPW Union, Town Reach New Contract After Months-Long Stalemate

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  1. David Farnham's avatar
    David Farnham on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 25, 2026

    Hi Evan : I don’t believe that students are treated badly in Amherst . Last night , 2 doors down…

  2. Marguerite Sheehan's avatar
    Marguerite Sheehan on Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.September 25, 2026

    Thank you for writing and sharing with us this beautiful imaginary yet truth filled story.

  3. irabryck's avatar
    irabryck on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 24, 2026

    Again, nobody is trying to restrict students in 900 sf ADUs. Amherst offered those by right for a long time…

  4. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 24, 2026

    Ira, (1) The Legislature specifically heard the argument you're making (Amendment #117) and rejected it. Local coverage is available here:…

  5. irabryck's avatar
    ira bryck on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 23, 2026

    (1) YOU: Owner-occupancy requirements have virtually no health/safety/welfare justification. They merely ensure that students can’t rent both the house and…

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