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October 30, 2006
Fall Town Meeting convenes Monday evening
Fall Town Meeting gets underway October 30th at the Middle School. An additional Special Town Meeting will be convened November 1st.
October 28, 2006
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Tabella Restaurant has opened in the cinema building. To learn more, read our review.Click photo for story....
Tabella Restaurant opens in cinema building
Reviewing the new tapas and wine restaurant that recently opened downtown. The verdict: Fantastic.
October 26, 2006
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Another fraternity house was demolished Thursday - the red one on the northern end. Click the photo for some personal observations and before-and-after pictures.Click photo for story....
End of an era: noting the passing of fraternity row
Observing and reflecting on the demolition of the fraternity houses along North Pleasant Street
October 25, 2006
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The fraternity house at 395 North Pleasant Street was a pile of rubble Wednesday morning, the first of the five houses to be demolished as UMass acquires the contiguous properties.Click photo to enlarge....
October 24, 2006
New store will combine art and basketball
The Art of Basketball merges one man's two passions in one location. The result is part sporting goods store, part art gallery.
Flashing traffic signal faces repair or removal
The traffic light at North Pleasant and Fearing Streets has been in flash mode since a lightning strike in the summer of 2005. Other lights in town were similarly affected by that storm, but were quickly repaired. Why is the one at Fearing Street still flashing?
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Late afternoon sun and shadows play on Town Hall.Click photo to enlarge....
October 23, 2006
Unitarian Meetinghouse freshens up, opens up
An exterior make-over and lectures about the prized stained glass windows will focus more public attention on the Unitarian Meetinghouse, inside and out.
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The bike path is ablaze with color near Station Road.Click photo to enlarge....
October 20, 2006
Soak up the silence at Emily's house
The public is invited to escape the noise of modern life and to read, write or reflect in the peace and quiet of the Dickinson Homestead.
October 19, 2006
Laws of the land: local liquor retail regulations
More than you ever wanted to know about why some stores can sell alcohol, others can't, and how the upcoming ballot initiative about wine-only sales in grocery stores impacts the legislative landscape.
October 18, 2006
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A street lamp lay in Sweetser Park, with its light nestled in the bushes. Rumor has it that it collapsed under the weight of all the attached fliers.Click photo to enlarge....
SME status is still being discussed but not grasped
The debate over whether or not to extend Special Municipal Employee status to town boards and committees continues. But if diversifying committee membership is the issue, this isn't the way to accomplish that.
October 16, 2006
Looking forward to Pho: new noodles downtown
A new Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant will open on Boltwood Walk in a couple of weeks, in the space last occupied by Green Market.
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It was a beautiful day on the Common as the Shelter Sunday event got underway.Click photo for story....
Shelter Sunday a big success for 18th year
Volunteers collected more than $14 thousand Sunday by canvassing local neighborhoods. Traditionally, donations mailed after the event roughly match those collected door-to-door.
October 14, 2006
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Several events during the weekend's Emily Dickinson conference are open to the public. See story for more details.Click photo for story....
New grocery store coming soon to Main Street
Amherst Grocery Store will soon open downtown, across from the Emily Dickinson Homestead, and will provide traditional and Indian grocery and convenience items.
October 13, 2006
Master plan kicks off with first community session
The first of five planned Idea Gatherings was held Thursday evening. Four sessions remain and all who live, work, study or play in Amherst are encouraged to choose one to attend.
Tying the knot
The announcement of the marriage of Anne Awad and Robie Hubley put an end to a lot of questions – and raised a few more.
October 12, 2006
Grace Church begins major renovation project
In an effort to improve accessibility and create new spaces, Grace Church is starting a $2 million renovation which is predicted to take about nine months.
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Sweetser Park and First Congregational Church are awash in autumn color.Click photo to enlarge....
Knock knock: It's a Shelter Sunday volunteer
October 15th is Shelter Sunday, when hundreds of volunteers will go door-to-door to raise funds for local organizations supporting the homeless and others in need in our community.
October 10, 2006
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Emily Dickinson's portrait, as depicted on the mural at West Cemetery.Click photo for story....
Emily Dickinson conference includes public events
This weekend's conference features private tours, readings and other activities, and also includes several events that are open to the public.
Foliage walk helps provide "A Better Chance"
Saturday's scenic trek on area hiking trails is an annual fundraiser for the ABC program. This is the 35th year of the popular Foliage Walk.
October 09, 2006
Students take a different view of Columbus Day
Student protest draws attention to a different interpretation of the Columbus Day holiday.
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UMass students protest the traditional interpretation of the Columbus Day holiday.Click photo for story....
October 07, 2006
Top ten reasons to attend a Master Plan session
You may have overlooked some of these important reasons to attend one of the upcoming Master Plan "Idea Gatherings."
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Briana Taylor's mural on the wall of the parking garage's entry ramp is expected to be completed within the month.Click photo for story....
Parking garage entry beautified by new mural
A colorful mural incorporating local elements is being painted on the entry ramp wall of the parking garage.
October 06, 2006
Art Walk Block Party celebrates art and downtown
Thursday night's downtown celebration enticed the crowds with street performers, free goodies and numerous art exhibits.
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Robert and Emily enjoy a little chat downtown. Click photo to enlarge....
October 05, 2006
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It's as beautiful a day as any for the residents of West Cemetery. Click photo to enlarge....
October 04, 2006
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The Youth Clothesline Project promotes awareness of violence against youth, and programs where help is available. Click photo for story....
Clothesline Project promotes awareness and help
The colorful line of T-shirts on display downtown today are not for sale. Their intense messages of anger, healing and protest promote awareness of violence against youth and the programs that are available to help.
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Wednesday's fog doesn't obscure the ripeness of the apples in Atkins' orchard. Click photo to enlarge....
M&M Links is part of cinema building's revival
A mother and daughter team up to offer handmade and imported jewelry and accessories at a new store in the Amherst Cinema building.
October 03, 2006
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The waterfall at Puffer's Pond glistens behind the colorful foliage. Click photo to enlarge....
October 02, 2006
Flag honors military service of local fire fighter
The flag flying over the fire station downtown is in honor of Ron Ryczek’s National Guard service in Iraq.
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The top of the UMass library emerges from the fog Monday morning. Click photo to enlarge....
October 01, 2006
Aniello plans new hot spot in Pinocchio’s old space
Plans are in the works for a new restaurant from Mauro Aniello to fill the space La Cucina di Pinocchio occupied until a fire shut it down more than a year ago.
Meetings seek to gather community input
It’s time for community members to add their thoughts and ideas about Amherst’s future to the Master Plan process. Five meetings have been scheduled for that purpose.
October 2006
