WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AMHERST
There are lots of interesting things happening in Amherst this fall. A small sample of...
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: ATKINS POND BY RICHARD SCLOVE
Atkins Pond by Richard Sclove. Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture...
LESSON FROM HOLYOKE: ASSESS COMMUNITY SUPPORT EARLY AND OFTEN
The news from Holyoke on Tuesday, where residents overwhelmingly opposed a tax increase to fund...
LOCAL AND GREEN (#7) AMHERST 2030 – THE NEW PARADIGM (PART II)
Editor’s note: A version of this column also appeared in the Amherst Bulletin. Part I of...
FROM OTHER SOURCES (#11): NEWS AND FEATURES FOR AND ABOUT AMHERST.
Editor’s Note: “From Other Sources” offers links to articles that may be of interest to Amherst readers. We...
REPORT: PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE (11/06/19)
Zoning Subcommittee Meeting ( 5–6:30 PM) Pesent: David Levenstein, chair, Maria Chao, Christine Gray-Mullen, and...
PUBLIC FORUM EXPLORES AMHERST HOUSING CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
The Town of Amherst Fall Housing Forum took place at the Unitarian Universalist Society on...
REPORT: OUTREACH, COMMUNICATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE (OCA) (11/4/19)
Present : Councilor Alisa Brewer (at-large), Councilor Darcy Dumont (District 5), Councilor Evan Ross (Chair....
LETTER: TOWN NEEDS TO FUND TEN ADDITIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS
Editor’s note: This letter was originally sent to all members of the Town Council and...
LETTER: AMHERST FIREFIGHTER’S MOTHER CONCERNED FOR PUBLIC AND FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFF SAFETY: CALLS FOR OFFICIAL ACTION ON UNDERSTAFFING
Dear Amherst Community, During the recent fire at Hampshire Fitness Club in my neighborhood, I...
DESIGN/ARCHITECTURE REQUEST ISSUED FOR CROCKER FARM STUDY
A “Request For Qualifications” (RFQ) was issued October 31st seeking a design/architectural firm to develop...
PUBLIC FORUM ON TOWN BUDGET SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7.
Source: amherstma.gov A public discussion on the financial condition of the town will be held...