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March 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

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Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School Roof

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The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of Legislation

Amherst comes up short when compared to West Lafayette
February 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Comes Up Short on Housing When Compared to Peer Municipalities. 

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Housing: Amherst’s Worst Self-Inflicted Injury 

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Town Council Discusses Fiscal Challenges with State Legislators

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Allison B. McDonald

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Pelham School Committee to Consider Closing School, Sending Students to Amherst

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In Defense of the Charter Review Committee

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School Committee Rejects Plan to Replace Full School Roof, Discusses FY27 Budget Plan

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‘Off to See the Wizard (of Oz)’ with Amherst Community Theater

January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Does Amherst have a democracy problem? 

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January 14, 2026 The Amherst Current

Charter Review on Final Approach: Town Council Defines Plan to Review, Vote on Charter Revisions

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January 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

School Committee Elects New Leaders, Debates Setting Budget Guidelines

Amherst Town Hall
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Hanneke, Walker to Lead New Town Council

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A 2025 Recap–In Verse

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2025 Top Tens

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What does it feel like to meditate with millions of others for the good of this world?

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Do I still need the Gazette?

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Charter Review Committee Publishes Preliminary Recommendations

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Students should stay on campus!

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Amherst Week Ahead 11.17.25

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Amherst Recreation aims to help area youth grow as students and leaders.

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  1. Sarah Thompson's avatar
    Sarah Thompson on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    Hi Nick, This is Connie’s daughter Sarah. Thank you for writing this piece. I agree completely that building more housing…

  2. Jack Jemsek's avatar
    Jack Jemsek on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    "The 140-unit proposal between Montague and Sunderland Roads, which was abandoned this month after neighbors filed a lawsuit, would have…

  3. Richard Morse's avatar
    Richard Morse on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    It bears repeating: "New growth in housing expands the amount of taxes Amherst can collect, and thus the amount we…

  4. The Amherst Current's avatar
    The Amherst Current on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 26, 2026

    Comment from Tina Swift: Before discussing building housing at Hampshire College, I hope the Town will do a thorough inquiry…

  5. John Page's avatar
    John Page on Amherst Week Ahead 05.25.26May 25, 2026

    FYI The Hive Collection Opening is Friday, May 29, 2-4PM at 49 Boltwood Walk (not Saturday). Thanks for covering it!…

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