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November 23, 2021 Sarah Marshall

D4 recount: Rooney beats Ross

November 22, 2021July 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Ah, the quiet…Argh, the noise!

November 19, 2021May 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Elementary school building projects kicks into higher gear

November 18, 2021November 16, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Please stop whining

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Balance, not labels, needed in our debate over development

November 11, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Surrounded by beauty

November 8, 2021November 11, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Extra ballots: 14 “Yes,” 2 “No”

November 8, 2021November 7, 2021 Sarah Marshall

How do you want your local tax dollars spent?

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021 Sarah Marshall

The day after the day after

November 3, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

21 political observers offer their views on Tuesday’s election

November 2, 2021November 5, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Jones Library vote 65.4% Yes; Walker, Hanneke, Steinberg win; Pam, Taub, Lopes, Rooney also elected; Page, Rhodes to join School Committee (unofficial results)

November 2, 2021October 31, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Today is the big day!

November 1, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Our 20 one-sentence reasons to vote ‘Yes’ on Tuesday

October 31, 2021October 30, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Where is the Big Money? The campaign finance story, part 3

October 29, 2021October 28, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Where is the Big Money? The campaign finance story, part 2

October 29, 2021September 29, 2024 The Amherst Current

Climate committee chair counters charges against councilors

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Amherst, on principle

October 28, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

The Amherst Business Improvement District corrects the record

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Where is the Big Money? The campaign money story, part 1

October 27, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

I went from skeptic to supporter on Jones Library project

October 26, 2021October 25, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Councilor defends 4 colleagues after recent attacks

October 25, 2021October 23, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Early voting begins today

October 24, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

True or False?

October 21, 2021October 30, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Is Trump coming to Amherst?

October 20, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

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

October 18, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Unopposed candidates speak up

October 15, 2021November 5, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Editors’ note #11

October 15, 2021October 15, 2024 The Amherst Current

Candidates for Amherst School Committee speak at a recent forum

October 14, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Two energy experts endorse Jones Library renovation project

October 12, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Ross, Lopes, Rooney articulate their positions in D4 forum

October 11, 2021October 9, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Amherst needs more senior housing

October 10, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

District 3 Candidate forum

October 9, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Rumors on library plan refuted

October 8, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Candidate forum: At-Large Councilors

October 7, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Music and performance venue planned for downtown

October 4, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Candidates air views at forum

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    Freke Ette on The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of LegislationFebruary 27, 2026

    Thank you for your comments, Michele. I especially appreciate your close reading and measured objections to my arguments. Before addressing…

  2. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Past Amherst Town Council votes similar to the ICE resolution: - Ceasefire in Gaza (2024) - Support for Ukraine (2022)…

  3. Cinda Jones's avatar
    Cinda Jones on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Attorney / Chair Hanneke - With absolute horror for ICE and the travesty and terror of their threats to the…

  4. Richard B. Morse's avatar
    Richard B. Morse on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    I salute Council members Hanneke and Ryan for their abstentions on this latest empty resolution, abstentions which require some fortitude…

  5. allegra clark's avatar
    allegra clark on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Just to clarify the council voted to refer the roof project to finance committee

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