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The Case for Accessory Dwelling Units

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A Rousing Call to Action

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Planning for Amherst’s Missing Middle

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Q&A: Renovating the ARHS Track & Field

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Fact Check: 2023 Jones Library Bond Authorization

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Political Organizing in Amherst

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What are you grateful for about Amherst?

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Annual Tax Bill for Homeowners to Increase More Than 4%

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Keeping Up With the Jones

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

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Election Day is Today!

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Amherst Current revived under new leadership

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  1. Sarah Thompson's avatar
    Sarah Thompson on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    Hi Nick, This is Connie’s daughter Sarah. Thank you for writing this piece. I agree completely that building more housing…

  2. Jack Jemsek's avatar
    Jack Jemsek on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    "The 140-unit proposal between Montague and Sunderland Roads, which was abandoned this month after neighbors filed a lawsuit, would have…

  3. Richard Morse's avatar
    Richard Morse on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    It bears repeating: "New growth in housing expands the amount of taxes Amherst can collect, and thus the amount we…

  4. The Amherst Current's avatar
    The Amherst Current on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    Comment from Tina Swift: Before discussing building housing at Hampshire College, I hope the Town will do a thorough inquiry…

  5. John Page's avatar
    John Page on Amherst Week Ahead 05.25.26May 25, 2026

    FYI The Hive Collection Opening is Friday, May 29, 2-4PM at 49 Boltwood Walk (not Saturday). Thanks for covering it!…

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