Town Adopts Bylaw Protecting Access to Gender-affirming Care Town employees and staff cannot disclose identifying information about people using gender-affirming services, as confirmed by a recent town bylaw.
Town Election To Center on Housing, Schools, and DEI The town of Amherst is preparing for its biennial election, which will usher in new city councilors, school committee members, library trustees, and Housing Authority representatives. Currently, only three Amherst students are registered to vote in the town of Amherst.
Town Reparations Assembly Releases Final Report After Two Years of Discussion After becoming the second town in the nation to announce a fund dedicated to reparation, the Town of Amherst’s reparations assembly released its final report at the end of September. It includes findings about past and current racial disparities and plans for allocating the $2 million fund.
John Lithgow Speaks at Johnson Chapel Jones Library Fundraiser The actor, songwriter, and author John Lithgow spoke at Johnson Chapel at a Sept. 30 fundraiser for the renovation of the town of Amherst’s Jones Library. He read from his work, entertained with humorous stories, and extolled the value of local libraries.
East Gables Housing Project Hosts Community Open House An open house Sunday marked the first public viewing of 28 sustainable affordable housing units located on Northampton Road, adjacent to Pratt Field, with statements from state congresspeople, funders, and town partners.
College-Sponsored Block Party Takes over North Pleasant The Downtown Amherst Block Party returned for its tenth anniversary, this time with the college as a major sponsor. The Student spoke with the organizers, vendors, and attendees who made this year's party the best-attended yet.
Former Amherst Schools Superintendent Michael Morris ’00 Reflects on Resignation Michael Morris ’00 resigned from his role as superintendent of Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools following reported mistreatment of LGBTQ students in the district. After seven years in the position, Morris reflected on his tenure in an interview with The Student.