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June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst DPW Union, Town Reach New Contract After Months-Long Stalemate

June 2, 2026May 31, 2026 The Amherst Current

What’s right with this picture? 

June 1, 2026June 2, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 06.01.26

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 The Amherst Current

Everyone who comes to the Survival Center has a story.

May 26, 2026May 27, 2026 The Amherst Current

The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.25.26

Amherst Town Hall
May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Hears Stark Rental Inspection Data; Residents Decry Loss of Affordable Housing Project 

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

Remembering Connie Kruger

May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.18.26

May 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Marching to Its Own Beat, One Last Time

Glass of lemonade with lemon slices
May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Lemon into Lemonade:

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

On Race and Housing

Amherst Town Hall
May 12, 2026May 11, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Manager Proposes $107M Budget; No Tax Override Planned

May 11, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.11.26

May 7, 2026May 6, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Hampshire Opportunity: How Can It Work for Amherst?

May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 The Amherst Current

Hampshire YPC Director Takes Her Final Bow After 27 Years

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 05.04.26

Amherst Town Hall
May 1, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Rejects CPA Funds for Library, Discusses Impact of Hampshire College Closure

April 27, 2026April 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.27.26

April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 The Amherst Current

Wishful Thinking Isn’t a Budget Strategy

April 22, 2026April 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Celebrating the Town’s Remarkable Trees

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.20.26

April 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Two Can Live Cheaper Than One

April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Film Series Exceeded Expectations. 

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.13.26

April 8, 2026 The Amherst Current

DPW Workers Enter 10th Month Without Contract; Push To Move Them Out of Dilapidated HQ Gains Momentum

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 The Amherst Current

An Open Challenge: Get Your Facts Straight, Town Councilors

April 6, 2026April 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 04.05.26

April 3, 2026April 2, 2026 The Amherst Current

School Committee Backs $30M Budget–More Than a Half Million Over Town Guidance

April 1, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Unanimously Approves “Tariff Sanctuary” Status for Amherst

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.30.26

Amherst Town Hall
March 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Advances Package of Charter Changes, Refers CPA Recommendation to Finance Committee

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 The Amherst Current

Survival Center Marks 50 Years of Helping Neighbors in Need

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 03.23.26

March 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst School Committee Hears Passionate Testimony, Presses for Details on FY27 Budget

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association 

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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.

  2. David Farnham's avatar
    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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