Town Manager Report for July 15, 2024
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Photos of the Week by Annique Boomsma
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local photographer....
What’s In This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Failure to Preserve Library Historic Features Leads to $2M Fundraising Setback
No State Tax Credits for Building Project Says DirectorAt the July 9 Jones Library Building...
Jones Library Director Suppresses Bad News About Expansion Project
The Jones Library Director has known for over half a year that the nearly $2...
Jones Library Consultant Amps Up the Vitriol
Few would attempt to assail the integrity and commitment to justice of former federal prosecutor...
Historic Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Changes to Jones Library in Late July
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Historical Commission, July 8, 2024 This meeting was...
Town Announces Launch of Valley Green Energy
Source: amherstma.gov Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Sustainability Director Stephanie Ciccarello announced on July 19...
Hopes for Peacebuilding in Israel and Palestine: Activists Reflect in Karuna Center Zoom Event
Watch a recording of the event covered here. On Wednesday, July 17, the Karuna Center...
Town Seeks Councilor Feedback on New Solid Waste Plan
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, July 11, 2024 This...
Amherst’s New Communications Manager: Samantha Giffen
Source: amherstma.gov Samantha Giffen began work as the town’s new communications manager on June 17,...
Town Council Rejects Recommendation for Planning Board Vacancy
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, July 15, 2024. This was a...