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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!

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

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    Terry Masterson on What’s right with this picture? June 3, 2026

    So much of what George is writing is positive, impressive and reflects the dedicated work of so many town residents,…

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    Meg Gage on Amherst Week Ahead 06.01.26June 1, 2026

    Thanks for covering the North Church event!!! Meg

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    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…

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    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.

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    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…

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