Opinion: Jones Library Presentation – The Medium Created The Misleading Message
After watching the Jones Library’s presentation of the demolition/expansion project at the Town Council meeting...
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Town Manager Report For February 22, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Finance Director Introduces New Plan To Complete Four Major Building Projects Over Next Five Years
Projects Will Cost $ 90.8 Million And Will Require At Least One Debt Exclusion OverrideReport...
Average Water/Sewer Bills Projected To Rise By $420/year by 2025
While much attention has been given to the four major capital projects — namely an...
Open Letter To Town Councilors: Late Questions About The Jones Library
As you approach the imposed decision point for committing the Town to the Jones Library...
Letter: A More Modest Jones Renovation Would Allow Prioritizing Schools And Social Justice Concerns
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on 2/16. I’m...
Letter: Councilors Should Reject Library Expansion
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Amherst Town Councilors on February 14. Please...
Letter: How Will The Jones Library Expansion Impact Other Needed Capital Spending?
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on 2/14/21 .and...
Opinion: Don’t Ignore The Needs Of Crocker Farm
In a few years time, Amherst will hopefully open the doors of a school building...
Elementary School Project Cleared For Next Phase
The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) voted on Wednesday, February 11 to admit Amherst and...
Water Treatment Plant Replacement Costs Rise From $11 Million to $13.2 Million
“Costs have gone up a little, $11 million to $13.2 million.” That is how an...
Letter: No New Capital Projects Until We Can Assess Impacts Of COVID-19
We should hold off on major projects until we see COVID’s impact; on businesses, on...