Flood Maps Appeal Period Ends December 9
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is in the process of updating its Flood Insurance...
Town Introduces Online Permits and Licenses
Source: amherstma.gov A new online permitting and licensing portal went live earlier this month. Amherst Building Commissioner...
Sunday Rally Will Support Wind And Solar Energy
Source: Fix The Grid Coalition The Fix the Grid coalition is holding a rally and...
Public Forum On The FY 23 Budget
Sources: amherstma.gov and Defund 413 A public forum on the FY 23 town budget will...
Cuppa Joe With Paul Bockelman – The Town Budget
The next installment of Cuppa’ Joe with Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman will be on...
Holiday Show and Sale At Gallery A3
Source: Gallery A3 Gallery A3’s annual December Holiday Show and Sale Small Wonders features small works created...
Public Comment: Clearcutting Forests For Solar Is Not Environmentally Sound
The following public comment was made before the Amherst Town Council on 11/8/21. Thank you...
Letter: Garage Proposal Characterized By Poor Planning And Contempt For The Public
It is difficult to know how many meetings I’ve attended, despite having started engaging on...
Letter: Weak Justifications Offered For Rezoning Lot For Parking Garage
The following letter was sent to the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council on...
Letter: Mixed-Use Buildings With Inadequate Space For Business And Parking Garages In Inappropriate Locations Are Closer Than They Appear
The following letter was sent to the Community Resources Committee, Town Council, Planning Board, Town...
Opinion: Local and Green (#29). Amherst Zero Waste Proposal Gains Traction
By Darcy DuMont, John Root and Christina Platt A version of this column appeared previously...
Opinion: A Reflection On Cars, Garages, And Community
An elected official felt sorry for me today for buying a house without knowing there...