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November 24, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.24.25

November 18, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Students should stay on campus!

November 17, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.17.25

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

November 10, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 11.10.25

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

October 15, 2025October 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Amherst Current Announces Candidate Debates

October 14, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 10.14.25

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October 13, 2025February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

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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The Week in ARHS Athletics 09.07.25

Downtown Amherst Park
September 2, 2025January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Week Ahead 09.02.25

Amherst Town Hall
August 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

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    Fascinating. Glad to know this.

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    Brendan : The call to the police of a noise complaint,is recorded by the police for any house where they…

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    Go on their record? What record should be created for a person who is in college and consuming alcohol on…

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    Evan! I love reading your stuff. Don't forget to advocate AGAINST Question 7. That's a NO for those who make…

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    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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