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October 20, 2024 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics

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Why I’m Voting ‘No’ on Question 2

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Charter School Funding, Part 1: The Problem

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Amherst Week Ahead 10.14.24

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The Week in ARHS Athletics

October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council adopts Nuisance Property Bylaw, postpones Amherst Black Reparations Committee Charge

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 The Amherst Current

Keeping Up with The Jones: Historic Preservation Requirements

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Amherst Week Ahead 10.07.24

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The Week in ARHS Athletics

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Shelter and Supportive Housing at Former VFW Site: A Student Proposal

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 The Amherst Current

Lower Electric Bills, More Green Energy

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Amherst Week Ahead 09.30.24

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The Week in ARHS Athletics

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When NIMBYism Becomes a Threat to Public Goods and Services

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More Things About Buildings and Roads

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Amherst Week Ahead 09.16.24

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The Week in ARHS Athletics

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An Appeal for PILOT Parity

September 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Council Votes to Move Ahead with Waste Hauling Revamp

September 9, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.09.24

September 8, 2024October 27, 2024 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Summer Summary: A Refresher Course

September 2, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.02.24

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This Week in ARHS Athletics

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Meet a Neighbor: Gabriel Ting

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

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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

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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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Many Authors Find Amherst a Compelling Setting for Books

July 29, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 07.29.24

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Amherst Neighbors – Aging Well in Community 

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  1. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 13, 2026

    Shalini, This is a phenomenal encapsulation of the town-gown relationship here in Amherst. Two crucial points bear repeating, because they…

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    Elisabeth Cantor on Amherst Week Ahead 08.10.26August 10, 2026

    I so appreciate this information and format! Thank you again, and take care, Elisabeth Cantor ________________________________

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    Shalini Bahl-Milne on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 10, 2026

    Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment.

  4. elisacampbell7e2c1a1192's avatar
    elisa campbell on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 4, 2026

    Excellent description and recommendations - thank you, Shalini !

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 28, 2026

    I think there’s reason for hope. During the recent Zoom session discussing the future of the Hampshire College property, the…

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