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February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Let’s declare a moratorium on moratoriums

February 24, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Rental bylaw, garage decisions on Town Council’s to-do list

February 21, 2022January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town-wide solar assessment should precede solar zoning bylaw

February 16, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Ski town?

February 14, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Community responder program presents some challenges

February 12, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Too big? Too expensive? Don’t panic!

February 10, 2022February 8, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Supporting and retaining Amherst school leaders

February 7, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

A civil conversation, part 1

February 3, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

The next two years, part 1

February 1, 2022May 4, 2024 Sarah Marshall

Amherst elementary school building project: update

January 31, 2022January 29, 2022 Sarah Marshall

The Big Money: 2021 wraps up

January 27, 2022January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Two views on solar moratorium

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Parking permit fee increases proposed to Town Council

January 20, 2022June 27, 2024 The Amherst Current

Why is my tax bill so high?

January 17, 2022July 1, 2024 The Amherst Current

The case for local reparations

January 13, 2022September 29, 2024 The Amherst Current

Local farmer makes a world of difference

January 12, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Judge decides in Town’s favor on Jones Library lawsuits

January 10, 2022January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Solar on landfills and parking lots

January 6, 2022January 2, 2022 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: Evan Ross

January 3, 2022January 2, 2022 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: George Ryan and Stephen Schreiber

January 1, 2022December 31, 2021 Sarah Marshall

A look backward and a look forward: Alisa Brewer

December 23, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

‘Twas the week before Christmas

December 20, 2021December 18, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Bigger pie, or smaller appetite?

December 17, 2021December 15, 2021 Sarah Marshall

“I do not like that man. I must get to know him better”

December 15, 2021May 4, 2024 Sarah Marshall

An update from the School Committee and Building Committee chairs

December 13, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

CVS option for a parking garage should not be ruled out

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Thinking globally, acting locally: How to respond to climate crisis

December 7, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Public comments on community responders sought Thursday

December 6, 2021December 4, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Silver lining, dark cloud

December 3, 2021May 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Vote on elementary school project is not likely before 2023

December 1, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

It’s crunch time on Town Council and tempers are flaring

November 29, 2021November 23, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Widening the circle

November 25, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Town receives first installment of state library grant

November 25, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021 Sarah Marshall

D4 recount: Rooney beats Ross

November 22, 2021July 3, 2024 The Amherst Current

Ah, the quiet…Argh, the noise!

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    Mary Lou Conca on Amherst H.S. Celebrates New Track & Field; Will Host Track Meets for First Time in YearsSeptember 8, 2026

    Have they responsibility used natural turf? free of PFAS?

  2. hettypress's avatar
    Hetty Startup on Amherst H.S. Celebrates New Track & Field; Will Host Track Meets for First Time in YearsSeptember 8, 2026

    I am so glad I was on the CPAC as the Historical Commission representative when we voted for this project.…

  3. Jack Jemsek's avatar
    Jack Jemsek on Hampshire College Campus Zoning Study Kicks Off with Strong Public InterestSeptember 5, 2026

    https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2026-09-03/with-philanthropic-loan-hampshire-college-no-longer-in-bank-debt-will-deliberately-think-about-sale Update on the urgency of the sale given the recent philanthropic loan this summer.

  4. shalinid3f84fe158's avatar
    shalinid3f84fe158 on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 25, 2026

    Thank you, Evan, for these additional points to consider. I hadn't thought of the additional money coming to us because…

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 13, 2026

    Shalini, This is a phenomenal encapsulation of the town-gown relationship here in Amherst. Two crucial points bear repeating, because they…

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