From Amherst To Boston, Government Openness Has Its Limits
Amherst Is Good At Transparency, Except When It Isn’tThis Sunday, March 12 marks the beginning...
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Amherst’s Long-serving Police Chief Announces Retirement
Source: amherstma.gov Amherst Police Chief Scott Livingstone announced his retirement after 46 years of service...
FY24 Local Aid Package: Boon For Library, Beans For Schools
Amherst Finance News Highlights For The Week Of February 27, 2023 Governor’s State Aid Proposal...
Planning Board And Town Planners Continue To Voice Concerns About Proposed Relaxation Of Permitting
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Planning Board Public Hearing, March 1, 2023 This...
Planning Board Offers Suggestions For Achieving More Housing In Amherst
Report On The Special Meeting Of The Amherst Planning Board, February 21, 2023 This meeting...
TSO Moves Forward With New Trash Hauler Bylaw
The Town Services And Outreach Committee (TSO) set a preliminary timetable for moving forward with...
New Limitations Proposed For Public Comments At Council Meetings
Public Comments Would Be Limited To 30 Minutes And Non-Amherst Residents Would Be Discouraged From...
Finance Committee Wary Of Using Reserves To Reduce Amount Of Debt Exclusion Override
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Finance Committee, February 28, 2023 The meeting was...
Council Sets Date, Language For Elementary School Override. Rejects Town Ownership Of Water And Sewer Lines. Considers New Bylaw For Snow and Ice Removal
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Town Council, February 27, 2023 This meeting was...
Leverett Community Preservation Committee Nixes Funds For Artificial Turf Field
Leverett Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted unanimously on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 against the Regional...
Northern Lights Viewed Across New England And Over Lake Wyola Last Weekend
The Northern Lights (Aroura Borealis) were viewable across New England last weekend. Spectacular displays were...
Historic Commission Seeks To Preserve North Amherst Home
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Historic Commission, February 27, 2023 By Hilda Greenbaum...