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Category: Opinion

May 26, 2026May 27, 2026 The Amherst Current

The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.

Glass of lemonade with lemon slices
May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Lemon into Lemonade:

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

On Race and Housing

May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Hampshire Opportunity: How Can It Work for Amherst?

April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 The Amherst Current

Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget Strategy

April 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Two Can Live Cheaper Than One

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 The Amherst Current

An Open Challenge: Get Your Facts Straight, Town Councilors

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association 

February 22, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of Legislation

Amherst comes up short when compared to West Lafayette
February 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Comes Up Short on Housing When Compared to Peer Municipalities. 

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Housing: Amherst’s Worst Self-Inflicted Injury 

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

In Defense of the Charter Review Committee

January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Does Amherst have a democracy problem? 

December 30, 2025December 29, 2025 The Amherst Current

A 2025 Recap–In Verse

December 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

What does it feel like to meditate with millions of others for the good of this world?

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 The Amherst Current

Do I still need the Gazette?

November 18, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Students should stay on campus!

November 7, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Why I’m Stepping Back

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 The Amherst Current

Development in Amherst is Key to a Progressive Future

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October 13, 2025February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

September 16, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

2025 Election Issues: Our View

Amherst Town Hall
August 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Voters have had more choices, but now we need more candidates.

July 10, 2025 The Amherst Current

Steinberg Steps Aside, Shares Thoughts

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

An Alternative to Wrangling over School Spending

May 6, 2025May 5, 2025 The Amherst Current

Support for CRESS

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April 24, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst’s Original Sins

April 18, 2025April 17, 2025 The Amherst Current

Pathways to Peace

April 4, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Saving Our Schools (and Everything Else)

March 26, 2025March 25, 2025 The Amherst Current

Beyond Boycotts: How Mindful Spending Creates Thriving Communities

March 20, 2025April 4, 2025 The Amherst Current

School Funding: What Choice Do We Have? 

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

February 27, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 The Amherst Current

Other Viewpoints: Parent Voices on Amherst School Leadership

January 2, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

A Tale of Two Senior Centers

December 5, 2024 The Amherst Current

What will Amherst do? My Thoughts on Gaza

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  1. meginamherst's avatar
    Meg Gage on Amherst Week Ahead 06.01.26June 1, 2026

    Thanks for covering the North Church event!!! Meg

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

  4. 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…

  5. Erin Jacque's avatar
    Erin Jacque on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 27, 2026

    Just a note that the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for the Hampshire Housing project behind…

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