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November 10, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.10.25

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

November 7, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Why I’m Stepping Back

November 4, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Walker, Hanneke, and Churchill Win At-Large Town Council Seats

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 The Amherst Current

Development in Amherst is Key to a Progressive Future

November 3, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.03.25

November 2, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 11.02.25

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025 The Amherst Current

District Candidates for Town Council Wrestle with Budget & Housing Challenges

October 27, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.27.25

October 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.26.25

October 25, 2025October 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Candidates Discuss Budgets, Housing, Infrastructure and More at Amherst Current-sponsored Debate

October 20, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.20.25

October 19, 2025October 20, 2025 The Amherst Current

No Kings Rally in Amherst: Here are the Best Signs

October 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.19.25

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The Amherst Current Announces Candidate Debates

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Amherst Week Ahead 10.14.25

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Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

October 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.12.25

School Building Construction
October 11, 2025October 10, 2025 The Amherst Current

Construction Progress: A Photo Gallery

Amherst Town Hall
October 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

Town Council Considers Zoning Bylaws to Limit Student Housing

October 7, 2025 The Amherst Current

Here’s What CRESS Does

October 6, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.06.25

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 10.05.25

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Amherst Week Ahead 09.29.25

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Downtown Amherst’s Back Buildings 

September 22, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.22.25

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2025 Election Issues: Our View

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Amherst Week Ahead 09.14.25

Amherst Downtown Streetscape
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Amherst Week Ahead 09.08.25

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 09.07.25

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Amherst Week Ahead 09.02.25

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Voters have had more choices, but now we need more candidates.

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Amherst Week Ahead 08.25.25

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West Street Coffee & Tea: a First of its Kind in Pomeroy Village 

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Amherst Week Ahead 08.11.25

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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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