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August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.

May 26, 2026May 27, 2026 The Amherst Current

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

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May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 The Amherst Current

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

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

On Race and Housing

February 10, 2026February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Housing: Amherst’s Worst Self-Inflicted Injury 

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025 The Amherst Current

Development in Amherst is Key to a Progressive Future

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October 13, 2025February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

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April 24, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Amherst’s Original Sins

January 16, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Leverett, Amherst Neighbors Oppose Massive Development

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 The Amherst Current

The Cost of Higher Housing Costs

April 9, 2024April 8, 2024 The Amherst Current

One Way to Create Affordable Housing in Amherst: Community Land Trust

April 2, 2024February 2, 2026 The Amherst Current

Bending the Arc Toward Needed Housing: the Story of East Gables

February 22, 2024February 21, 2024 The Amherst Current

I’m a YIMBY on Wildwood Site

February 20, 2024August 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

UMass DesignBuild Prototypes ADUs for Western Mass

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  1. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 13, 2026

    Shalini, This is a phenomenal encapsulation of the town-gown relationship here in Amherst. Two crucial points bear repeating, because they…

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    Elisabeth Cantor on Amherst Week Ahead 08.10.26August 10, 2026

    I so appreciate this information and format! Thank you again, and take care, Elisabeth Cantor ________________________________

  3. shalinid3f84fe158's avatar
    Shalini Bahl-Milne on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 10, 2026

    Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment.

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    elisa campbell on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 4, 2026

    Excellent description and recommendations - thank you, Shalini !

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 28, 2026

    I think there’s reason for hope. During the recent Zoom session discussing the future of the Hampshire College property, the…

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