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Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, and Community

April 28, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

We need neighborhood policy; Why I like Orchard Valley

April 25, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Live-music site opens this week

April 14, 2022October 22, 2024 The Amherst Current

Reparations group plans to document racial injustice

April 5, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Amherst’s new live performance venue, the Drake, opens April 28

March 24, 2022July 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Houses of five famous writers visible on brief walking tour

March 17, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Public money for private property owners? Yes!

February 16, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Ski town?

January 17, 2022July 1, 2024 The Amherst Current

The case for local reparations

December 23, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

‘Twas the week before Christmas

October 28, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

The Amherst Business Improvement District corrects the record

October 20, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Jones Library Trustees announce anti-racism policy for the Building Committee

October 7, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Music and performance venue planned for downtown

September 30, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Downtown businesses seek renaissance

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  1. David Farnham's avatar
    David Farnham on Amherst Comes Up Short on Housing When Compared to Peer Municipalities. February 18, 2026

    Evan - well written . “ Down town mixed-use buildings are the lifeblood of local businesses in West Lafayette, Indiana…

  2. Jack Jemsek's avatar
    Jack Jemsek on Housing: Amherst’s Worst Self-Inflicted Injury February 11, 2026

    “The most effective way to advance equity, racial justice, and public services in Amherst is to support progressive housing policies.”…

  3. Marcus Smith's avatar
    Marcus Smith on Pelham School Committee to Consider Closing School, Sending Students to AmherstJanuary 25, 2026

    Could Amherst - Pelham use the school building to house the 6th grade? To avoid paying the region.

  4. Sarah Marshall's avatar
    Sarah Marshall on School Committee Rejects Plan to Replace Full School Roof, Discusses FY27 Budget PlanJanuary 17, 2026

    As a School Committee member, my chief concern with the suggestion that the District complete the middle school roof replacement…

  5. steinbergab47e3e6dda's avatar
    Andy Steinberg on Do I still need the Gazette?December 16, 2025

    The Gazette offers state and local news that is not available from any other source. (1) It is important to…

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