The Lehrer Report: April 2, 2026
Easter greetings to all our Christian friends and neighbors. *** Indoor garden report. The forsythia and daffodils that I brought inside have bloomed. Yellow is a lovely color at the…
The Lehrer Report: March 19, 2026
Signs of spring — green shoots several inches high are visible in the garden at the Munson Memorial Library. A friend noted snow drops in bloom in their yard. Another…
The Lehrer Report: March 12, 2026
Spring begins Friday, March 20. It should feel like spring after three days of balmy weather.March 20 also marks Eid Al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan for all our Muslim friends…
The Lehrer Report: March 5, 2026
Reminder: this weekend is the semi-annual changing of the clocks. Digital devices do it automatically. However, some clocks need hand changing, like my alarm clock. *** The Amherst Historical Society…
The Lehrer Report: Feb. 26, 2026
March begins on Sunday. Twenty-one days later spring begins. Something to look forward to — seeing the lawn again. The Jones Library is anticipating the coming season with a program,…
The Lehrer Report: Feb. 19, 2026
Linda Wentworth, head of collections at the Jones Library sent me an email about a new monthly poetry discussion group that is being formed. The first meeting is Wednesday, Feb.…
The Lehrer Report: Feb. 12, 2026
Happy Valentine’s Day to all. *** Jan Blaise of Hatfield sent me a copy of an article written by the Kovels about the custom of sending Valentine’s cards. The best…
The Lehrer Report: Feb. 5, 2026
Good news — We have 10 hours of daylight, 5 p.m. isn’t dark anymore. More good news. Adrienne Terrizzi, the Orchard Valley neighborhood communicator, sent out a request for volunteers…
The Lehrer Report: Jan. 29, 2026
Reminder: real estate taxes are due Feb. 2, which is a Monday. The question is if town offices are closed because of the weather can the bill be paid Feb.…
The Lehrer Report: Jan. 22, 2026
The weekend snow created a winter wonderland. The landscape is a picture postcard. I know some people are not thrilled with snowstorms but looking out the window is a pleasure.…
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