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April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 The Amherst Current

Jones Library Building Project Moves Forward

April 28, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.28.25

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April 24, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst’s Original Sins

April 21, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.21.25

April 18, 2025April 17, 2025 The Amherst Current

Pathways to Peace

Amherst Town Hall
April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Endorses Jones Library Project, Rejects Motion to Stop Funding

April 14, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.14.25

April 11, 2025 The Amherst Current

Helping the Unhoused with ‘Radical Compassion’

Amherst Town Hall
April 8, 2025April 16, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council supports increased education funding amid looming budget crisis. 

April 7, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.07.25

April 6, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 04.06.25

April 4, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Saving Our Schools (and Everything Else)

April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 The Amherst Current

Transferring Silent H to NoHo Brings Windfall for Amherst Stakeholders

March 31, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.31.25

Amherst Town Hall
March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Rejects School Funding Formula and discusses Tax Override in 5 Hour Meeting

March 26, 2025March 25, 2025 The Amherst Current

Beyond Boycotts: How Mindful Spending Creates Thriving Communities

March 24, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.24.25

March 20, 2025April 4, 2025 The Amherst Current

School Funding: What Choice Do We Have? 

Amherst Town Hall
March 19, 2025March 18, 2025 The Amherst Current

Percent for Art Bylaw Discussion Postponed Again

March 17, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.17.25

March 11, 2025March 13, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Mill River in North Amherst: A History You Probably Don’t Know

March 10, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.10.25

March 9, 2025March 10, 2025 The Amherst Current

Reflections on the Work of the Resident Oversight Board Advisory Committee

March 6, 2025 The Amherst Current

Other Viewpoints: Neighbor Voices on Student Housing

March 3, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.03.25

February 27, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Is Amherst capable of constructive, civil dialogue about funding our schools?

February 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Getting to Work on Potholes

Amherst Town Hall
February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Appropriates $2.8 Million for Bangs Community Center Improvements

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 The Amherst Current

Superintendent Cleared of Making Threat

February 24, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 02.24.25

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 The Amherst Current

Other Viewpoints: Student Voices on Housing in Amherst

February 17, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 02.17.25

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 The Amherst Current

Other Viewpoints: Parent Voices on Amherst School Leadership

Amherst Town Hall
February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Hears OML Complaint, Increases Funding for Roads and Sidewalks, Establishes Town Manager Goals

February 9, 2025February 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 02.09.25

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February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 The Amherst Current

Youth-Led Feminist Mural Unveiled at The Mill District

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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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