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Category: Civic Engagement & Elections

Amherst Town Hall
January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Elects Griesemer for Seventh Term as Council President; Authorizes Debt for ARHS Track Project

December 21, 2024January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Approves New Roundabout, Asks for Proposal to Increase Funding for Roads and Sidewalks

December 12, 2024December 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Stan Rosenberg is Concerned About the Tone of Public Dialogue

Amherst Town Hall
December 10, 2024December 9, 2024 The Amherst Current

“Gratitude – Success – Optimism”– Town Manager Delivers 2024 State of the Town

December 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council Opposes Charter School Expansion, Hears the State of the Town Addresses

Amherst Town Hall
November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council Hears Public Comment on the Budget, Rejects Additional Funding for Roads and Sidewalks, Establishes School Zones

Amherst Town Hall
November 5, 2024April 4, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council and Budget Coordinating Group Hear Budget Indicators

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council Refers School Zone Designation and Reparations Committee Charge to Committee

October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 The Amherst Current

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

September 26, 2024September 15, 2024 The Amherst Current

When NIMBYism Becomes a Threat to Public Goods and Services

September 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Council Votes to Move Ahead with Waste Hauling Revamp

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Summer Summary: A Refresher Course

July 16, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town Council Considers Changes to Waste Hauling Program

June 18, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Top Ten Problems Facing Amherst

May 7, 2024May 6, 2024 The Amherst Current

Amherst’s Solar Energy Future

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 The Amherst Current

Can a Compassionate Approach Resolve Conflicts in Our Town?

April 7, 2024April 12, 2024 The Amherst Current

Conflict & Civil Discourse in a Liberal Town

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Ilana Redstone on Avoiding the Certainty Trap and Saving Democracy

March 19, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Councilors Should Seek Common Ground

March 1, 2024January 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Who “Speaks” for Amherst?

February 15, 2024December 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Town Charter is Up for Review. What’s Next?

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

A Rousing Call to Action

December 18, 2023December 9, 2024 The Amherst Current

“It’s a Good Town.” Bockelman Delivers 2023 State of the Town

November 28, 2023November 27, 2023 The Amherst Current

Political Organizing in Amherst

November 7, 2023November 10, 2023 The Amherst Current

Steinberg, Walker, Hanneke Re-Elected to At-Large Council Seats

November 7, 2023November 4, 2023 The Amherst Current

Election Day is Today!

November 3, 2023November 11, 2023 Allison B. McDonald

My Vision for The Amherst Current

October 31, 2023November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Amherst Current revived under new leadership

August 18, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Don’t assume you know where to vote next month!

May 30, 2022May 27, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Never forgotten

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 Sarah Marshall

New voting map leaves District 3 with no incumbent Councilors

February 10, 2022February 8, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Supporting and retaining Amherst school leaders

January 31, 2022January 29, 2022 Sarah Marshall

The Big Money: 2021 wraps up

January 6, 2022January 2, 2022 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: Evan Ross

January 3, 2022January 2, 2022 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: George Ryan and Stephen Schreiber

January 1, 2022December 31, 2021 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: Alisa Brewer

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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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