A Look Back, Aug. 15

Amherst Town Council approves $107.1M budget, restores school interventionists

AMHERST — Citing the needs of the youngest public school students in Amherst, Town Council this week agreed to boost the proposed fiscal year 2027 elementary school budget by $120,000, ensuring the restoration of math and reading interventionists. In a lengthy discussion at Monday’s meeting, in which Town Manager Paul Bockelman’s $107.1 million spending plan […]

40 years on, Green River Festival may draw largest crowd yet in anniversary year

The Green River Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend with a strong lineup of over 50 bands, local food, beer and wine, crafts, camping and activities for children.

Amherst schools failing to narrow equity gaps, report says

AMHERST — Continued disparities in academic achievements and discipline for students of color and marginalized populations are raising concerns for members the School Equity Advisory Council, which in its end-of-year summary notes a lack of progress on various equity objectives. In a presentation to the Amherst Regional School Committee last week, Amherst representative Bridge Hynes, […]

New mural at Bridge Street School is a gift to next generation

NORTHAMPTON — As the school year winds down, fifth graders at Bridge Street Elementary School recently worked with Super-Stories muralist Ramiro Davaro-Comas to paint a new mural in the playground. The mural is a gift from the graduating fifth grade to the next generation of Bridge Street students. Fifth graders and parent volunteers helped to […]

A Look Back, June 16

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