Public Stakeholder Meeting: Communications Tower Oct. 5

Amherst residents are invited to a public meeting from 2 to 6 p.m. on Monday concerning American Tower Corporation's communication project.

2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running

Candidates running for office in 2026 can submit information to Patch explaining why they deserve our readers’ support.

Amherst NH 2026 Midterm Election Results: Updated

Here are the unofficial results for the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Amherst NH 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

NH AG: Amherst Schools Illegally Used Students For Electioneering

Educators were schooled this week for using public resources and students to promote a failed $52 million Wilkins School renovation project.

Amherst Supervisors Of The Checklist To Host Aug. 12 Session Ahead Of State Primary

New voter registrations will be accepted at the meeting at the Town Clerk's Office from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

D'Angelo: When Fear Writes The Zoning Laws

Classic Liberal Party chairwoman: A rule intended to prevent real harms eventually becomes a system for controlling uncertainty itself.

Ammon: Who Pays For The Next Power Plant?

New Boston GOP State Rep: NH families pay high electricity rates because New England lacks enough generation to keep prices down.

Former Child 'Slave' Wants New Boston Police Held Responsible

Olivia Griffin, formerly Olivia Atkocaitis, is fighting to hold the town of New Boston and 7 officers liable for failing to protect her.

Cohen: Celebrating Earth Day With Collective Action

Health consultant from Amherst: Coming together with others can be a fun and meaningful experience.

Questions Fly Over Revamped Open Enrollment Plan In New Hampshire

SB 101, which passed the Senate on a 14-10 vote, would allow students to attend other public schools that have “capacity” for new students.

Amherst NH 2026 Town Election Results: $10M Open Space Purchase Rejected, Town Budget Approved

Here are the results from the March 10, 2026, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Amherst NH 2026 Town Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the March 10, 2026, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Ammon: New Hampshire's Blockchain Opportunity

New Boston GOP state Rep: We pay a premium for power we don’t control — 67% above the national average; an energy crisis demands solutions.

Ager: Trump II First 100 Days — Lots For NH To Celebrate

NH GOP Chairman: We've so much to be thankful for already, but there is more to accomplish. The president is doing exactly what he promised.

The End Of 'Incumbent Protection?' House Passes June Primary In Landslide Vote

Legislation making primary day the second Tuesday in June passed the House in a voice vote Wednesday.

Updated: Amherst NH 2025 Town Election Results

Here are the results from the March 11, 2025, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Amherst NH 2025 Town Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the March 11, 2025, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Gerzon Running For Amherst Board Of Selectmen

Len Gerzon​ has previously served on the Amherst Land Trust, the Conservation Commission, and the Peabody Mill Environmental Center.

Gould Running For Amherst School Board

Brian Gould says he wants a system that fosters educational excellence while supporting the needs of our students, teachers, and families.

Opponents Of New Boston Spending Cap Heading To Court

Residents filed a lawsuit asking a Hillsborough Superior Court judge to force selectmen to reschedule a canceled deliberative session.

Hodgkins Is Running For One Of 2 Open Amherst Selectmen Seats

Russ Hodgkins says he will focus on maintaining the rural quality of the town while balancing growth and budget levels.

Coughlin Seeks Seat On Amherst Board Of Selectmen

Pamela Coughlin says she is committed to common sense and a practical approach to government and how taxpayer funds are raised and spent.

Irving Seeks Amherst Supervisor Of The Checklist Position

Sydney Irving has worked in data collection and management for the last 25 years. In January, she was appointed to be interim Supervisor.

New Boston Backs Down In Tax Cap Fight

State Rep. Keith Ammon (R-New Boston) is behind an effort to get spending under control by instituting a 2 percent cap on the town budget.

Knibbe: Support The Amherst Rail Trail

Letter: Article 35 concerns Amherst’s Baboosic Greenway Rail Trail. Eighty percent of the $2.6 million cost will be funded by a grant.

Running For Office In 2025? Last Chance To Tell Amherst Patch Readers

Candidates running for town offices in the March 11 election can tell readers why they are running before Election Day.

Sorens: The Prospects For Property Rights In The Upcoming Session

Prospects look good for 2 ideas that the House passed this year but were killed or watered down in the Senate: ADUs and parking regs.

Chandley, Soucy Ousted; NH GOP Wins Blue Seats With Big Legislative Wins

The Democrat state Senators from Amherst and Manchester, after the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, spent $2M to beat Republicans.

Amherst NH General Election 2024 Voter Results

Here are the unofficial results of the Nov. 5, 2024, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Amherst NH General Election 2024 Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Nov. 5, 2024, election in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Election 2024: Amherst NH Primary Results

Here are the results from the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Election 2024: Amherst NH Primary Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 10, 2024, primary elections in Amherst, New Hampshire

NH Democrats Double Down On 'Racism' Rhetoric In Attacks On Immigration Enforcement

Republicans say Dems are more upset by allegedly offensive phrases than they are about the consequences of border chaos, including murders.

NH Senate Passes Sanctuary City Ban, 14-10, Over Unanimous Dem Opposition

Sen. Shannon Chandley (D-Amherst) compared the GOP’s push for increased border security to Nazi Germany and racist Jim Crow laws.

Amherst Supports Haley By 472 Votes; 885 Write-In Biden: Results

Here are the official results from the 2024 Democrat and Republican presidential primaries.

2024 Presidential Primary Polling Times, Where To Vote In Amherst

New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary is Tuesday, Jan. 23. Here is everything you need to know before voting.

Girard Announces Bid For RNC Committeewoman

The outgoing president of the NH Federation of Republican Women is looking for a new job with the GOP: National Republican Committeewoman.

Sorens: 'Local Control' Can't Justify Local Tyranny

Planning researcher from Amherst: Why do politicians appeal to “local control” to defend restrictive zoning as if that ended the debate?

Free State Founder Jason Sorens Loses Amherst Planning Board Race

After being targeted by a Wolfeboro selectman and critic of the Free State Project, Sorens places third in three-way race.