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August 27, 2024June 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Our schools don’t have a spending problem, they have a funding problem.

August 26, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 08.26.24

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 The Amherst Current

What’s really going on with the Jones Library project?

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 The Amherst Current

Amherst property owners may have more opportunities to build ADUs as a result of a new state law

August 19, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 08.19.24

August 12, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 08.12.24

August 7, 2024June 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Collaborative Approach is Needed to Find Budget Savings and Support Key Priorities

August 5, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 08.05.24

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August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 The Amherst Current

Many Authors Find Amherst a Compelling Setting for Books

July 29, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.29.24

July 24, 2024April 11, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst Neighbors – Aging Well in Community 

July 22, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.22.24

July 16, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council Considers Changes to Waste Hauling Program

July 15, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.15.24

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Historic Bell Rings Again at Amherst South Church

July 8, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.08.24

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Taylor Swift Chats With Emily Dickinson

July 1, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.01.24

June 27, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

A Conversation with Sandy Pooler, on Amherst’s Fiscal Picture

June 26, 2024May 30, 2026 The Amherst Current

Schools’ Financial Situation Untenable

June 24, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 06.24.24

June 21, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Early Morning Program is Reshaping Teens’ Middle School Experience

June 20, 2024 The Amherst Current

Rolling Strikes & Spares at the Jones

June 18, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Top Ten Problems Facing Amherst

June 17, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 06.17.24

June 14, 2024June 13, 2024 The Amherst Current

Why the Jones Library Trustees Are Seeking to Rebid the Renovation and Expansion Project

June 11, 2024June 14, 2024 The Amherst Current

What the Heck is Happening with the School Budget?

June 10, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 06.10.24

June 7, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Reimagining Hampshire Mall

June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

“Stay the Course” on Jones Library Project

June 3, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 06.03.24

May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 The Amherst Current

Keeping Up with the Jones: The Latest Curveball

May 28, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.27.24

May 26, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Day Ahead: Memorial Day 2024

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 The Amherst Current

The ‘rough with the smooth’ club sandwich of preservation.

May 20, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.20.24

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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,…

  2. meginamherst's avatar
    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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