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November 18, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Students should stay on campus!

November 17, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.17.25

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst Recreation aims to help area youth grow as students and leaders.

November 10, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.10.25

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst Town Manager Declares State of Emergency  During Ongoing Fire at Olympia Place  

November 7, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Why I’m Stepping Back

November 4, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Walker, Hanneke, and Churchill Win At-Large Town Council Seats

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 The Amherst Current

Development in Amherst is Key to a Progressive Future

November 3, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.03.25

November 2, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 11.02.25

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 The Amherst Current

District Candidates for Town Council Wrestle with Budget & Housing Challenges

October 27, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.27.25

October 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.26.25

October 25, 2025October 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Candidates Discuss Budgets, Housing, Infrastructure and More at Amherst Current-sponsored Debate

October 20, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.20.25

October 19, 2025October 20, 2025 The Amherst Current

No Kings Rally in Amherst: Here are the Best Signs

October 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.19.25

October 15, 2025October 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Amherst Current Announces Candidate Debates

October 14, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.14.25

Welcome to Amherst sign
October 13, 2025February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

October 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.12.25

School Building Construction
October 11, 2025October 10, 2025 The Amherst Current

Construction Progress: A Photo Gallery

Amherst Town Hall
October 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Considers Zoning Bylaws to Limit Student Housing

October 7, 2025 The Amherst Current

Here’s What CRESS Does

October 6, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.06.25

October 5, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.05.25

September 29, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.29.25

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 The Amherst Current

Downtown Amherst’s Back Buildings 

September 22, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.22.25

September 16, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

2025 Election Issues: Our View

September 15, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.14.25

Amherst Downtown Streetscape
September 8, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.08.25

September 7, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 09.07.25

Downtown Amherst Park
September 2, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.02.25

Amherst Town Hall
August 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Voters have had more choices, but now we need more candidates.

August 25, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 08.25.25

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  1. Terry Masterson's avatar
    Terry Masterson on What’s right with this picture? June 3, 2026

    So much of what George is writing is positive, impressive and reflects the dedicated work of so many town residents,…

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    Meg Gage on Amherst Week Ahead 06.01.26June 1, 2026

    Thanks for covering the North Church event!!! Meg

  3. Rick Cowan's avatar
    Rick Cowan on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 28, 2026

    Thanks for this coverage of barriers to housing construction in Amherst. I've shared it with housing advocates in our town…

  4. gerryweiss50's avatar
    gerryweiss50 on Town Council Hears Stark Rental Inspection Data; Residents Decry Loss of Affordable Housing Project May 28, 2026

    Thank you for your reply. While I don't agree with your policy, I understand it.

  5. The Amherst Current's avatar
    The Amherst Current on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 27, 2026

    Comment from Nick Grabbe: Thanks to Erin Jacque for setting the record straight on the procedure by which the proposed…

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