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November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst Town Manager Declares State of Emergency  During Ongoing Fire at Olympia Place  

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District Candidates for Town Council Wrestle with Budget & Housing Challenges

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.26.25

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No Kings Rally in Amherst: Here are the Best Signs

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Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.12.25

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Town Council Considers Zoning Bylaws to Limit Student Housing

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Amherst Week Ahead 10.06.25

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.05.25

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Downtown Amherst’s Back Buildings 

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2025 Election Issues: Our View

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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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