Public Comment: Protect the Architectural Integrity of the 1928 Jones Library Building
The following public comment was sent to the Amherst Historical Commission in advance of their...
Year: 2024
Public Comment: Amherst Historic Commission Has the Opportunity, and Obligation, to Correct Its Mistake
The following public comment was presented at a set of public hearings conducted by the...
Public Comment: Jones Library Expansion at Odds with Town’s Historic Preservation Commitments
The following public comment was presented at a set of public hearings conducted by the...
Letter: Amherst Landlords Have Not Taken a Stand on Waste Hauler Bylaw
As President of the 500 member( landlord Association, I am writing to set the record...
Letter: Amherst Zoning Restrictions on Accessory Dwellings Are Now Illegal
In succinct plain English, neighbor objections which in the past have succeeded in blocking ADUs...
Letter: Deerfield Restoration of 1888 Building Offers Interesting Contrast With Jones Renovation
I don’t know anything about this two story building with attic space (for example, the overall...
Photo of the Week: “With Love” Community Celebration
by Marita Banda, Vira Douangmany Cage, and Mary Custard I have always wanted to put...
What’s in This Issue?
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Dismay at Town’s Alleged Foot Dragging on Social Justice Projects
Report on the Meeting of the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee (CSSJC), August 14,...
State Findings Loom Large for Library Project Historic Preservation Hearings
Amherst Historical Commission to Hold Public Hearings on Aug. 22State law requires that any building...
How Will New Building Codes Impact Jones Library Renovation?
by Maria Kopicki and Maura Keene Indy reporters met this week with Amherst Building Commissioner...
Updated Affordable Housing Plan in the Works
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, August 8, 2024 This...