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April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 The Amherst Current

Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget Strategy

April 22, 2026April 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Celebrating the Town’s Remarkable Trees

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.20.26

April 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Two Can Live Cheaper Than One

April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Film Series Exceeded Expectations. 

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.13.26

April 8, 2026 The Amherst Current

DPW Workers Enter 10th Month Without Contract; Push To Move Them Out of Dilapidated HQ Gains Momentum

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 The Amherst Current

An Open Challenge: Get Your Facts Straight, Town Councilors

April 6, 2026April 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.05.26

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026 The Amherst Current

School Committee Backs $30M Budget–More Than a Half Million Over Town Guidance

April 1, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Unanimously Approves “Tariff Sanctuary” Status for Amherst

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.30.26

Amherst Town Hall
March 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Advances Package of Charter Changes, Refers CPA Recommendation to Finance Committee

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 The Amherst Current

Survival Center Marks 50 Years of Helping Neighbors in Need

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.23.26

March 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst School Committee Hears Passionate Testimony, Presses for Details on FY27 Budget

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association 

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March 17, 2026March 16, 2026 The Amherst Current

Smaller Enrollment, Greater Needs: Four Towns Weigh Regional School Budget

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.16.26

Amherst Town Hall
March 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Approves Over $5M For Capital and Other Spending

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Cinema Celebrates Oscars with Classic Films from 1976

March 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.09.26

March 2, 2026March 1, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.02.26

Amherst Town Hall
February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 The Amherst Current

Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School Roof

February 23, 2026February 25, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 02.23.26

February 22, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of Legislation

Amherst comes up short when compared to West Lafayette
February 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Comes Up Short on Housing When Compared to Peer Municipalities. 

The Week Ahead 02.16.26
February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 02.09.26

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Housing: Amherst’s Worst Self-Inflicted Injury 

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 02.09.26

Amherst Town Hall
February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Discusses Fiscal Challenges with State Legislators

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Allison B. McDonald

Amherst Week Ahead 02.02.26

January 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

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January 25, 2026January 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Pelham School Committee to Consider Closing School, Sending Students to Amherst

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

In Defense of the Charter Review Committee

January 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 01.19.26

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  1. Allison B. McDonald's avatar
    Allison B. McDonald on Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget StrategyApril 23, 2026

    Dear Ms. Hunter, I believe you are referring to the separation agreement that the School Committees approved and signed with…

  2. Laura Jane Hunter's avatar
    Laura Jane Hunter on Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget StrategyApril 23, 2026

    I’m so curious- was it an abdication of fiscal responsibility when you, Ms.McDonald, voted to pay off $200k to a…

  3. Richard B. Morse's avatar
    Richard B. Morse on Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget StrategyApril 23, 2026

    The reality has been staring us in the face for DECADES: we do not have the property tax base to…

  4. hettypress's avatar
    hettypress on Celebrating the Town’s Remarkable TreesApril 23, 2026

    Amherst's trees and its Shade Tree committee are real gems in our town.

  5. Julian Hynes's avatar
    Julian Hynes on Celebrating the Town’s Remarkable TreesApril 22, 2026

    This is wonderful. I thank the new chair of our committee, Ellen for making the Arbor Spotlight come to life.

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