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Focus on Staffing and Spending in the Regional School District: Q&A

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The Power of Tutti: Youth Benefit Concert Series Supports the Jones Library

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I’m a YIMBY on Wildwood Site

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Elementary School Construction Work to Begin

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UMass DesignBuild Prototypes ADUs for Western Mass

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

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Q&A: Why Amherst Schools Face Millions in Cuts

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Why Housing is So Expensive: Thoughts from My Journey in Property Management

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Changes Coming to CRESS: Director Search Narrowed to Four

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Keeping Up With the Jones: Why We’re Building Together

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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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Amherst Week Ahead 01.15.24

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

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Q&A: Renovating the ARHS Track & Field

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How to live with students next door?

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Rendering of the renovated and expanded Jones Library
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Fact Check: 2023 Jones Library Bond Authorization

November 28, 2023November 27, 2023 The Amherst Current

Political Organizing in Amherst

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 The Amherst Current

What are you grateful for about Amherst?

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 The Amherst Current

Annual Tax Bill for Homeowners to Increase More Than 4%

Rendering of the renovated and expanded Jones Library
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Keeping Up With the Jones

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

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    Maren C Tirabassi on Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.September 28, 2026

    Fascinating. Glad to know this.

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    David Farnham on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 27, 2026

    Brendan : The call to the police of a noise complaint,is recorded by the police for any house where they…

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    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Go on their record? What record should be created for a person who is in college and consuming alcohol on…

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    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Evan! I love reading your stuff. Don't forget to advocate AGAINST Question 7. That's a NO for those who make…

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    David, I agree with you completely. Amherst residents' relationship with students is better than it's ever been. Alcohol use among…

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