Issues and Analyses: A Primer on Accessory Dwelling Units
By Suzannah Muspratt and Kitty Axelson-Berry An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small subsidiary...
Community Resources Committee (CRC)
Letter: Disappointed In Planning Board But Not Surprised
At the end of a very long night, the Amherst Planning Board voted to not...
Who Plans The Future of Amherst? A Few Questions for Chris Brestrup and David Ziomek
I interviewed Christine Brestrup, Director of the Planning Department, and David Ziomek, Assistant Town Manager,...
Planning Department Presents Revised Zoning Bylaws For Mixed-use Buildings and Apartments And Demolition Delay
Report On The Planning Board Meeting Of May 12,2021 The meeting was held via Zoom....
Public Hearings On Inclusionary Zoning And Construction Moratorium Scheduled For May 19
Source: amherstma.gov A joint public hearing of the Planning Board and the Community Resources Committee...
Issues & Analyses: A Primer On Inclusionary Zoning
by Kitty Axelson-Berry and Suzannah Muspratt Inclusionary housing policies are a common tool for expanding...
Opinion: We Are Not A Small Group of Complainers With Too Much Time On Our Hands! Hundreds Of Amherst Residents Weigh In On The Proposed Construction Moratorium
Many in the Amherst community are quite concerned about recent and proposed development in Amherst...
Letter: Downtown Needs Interesting, Family-friendly Businesses
I am writing as a home and business owner in Amherst in strong support of...
Opinion: What Does The Proposed Building Moratorium Mean For Amherst?
The Town will hold a public hearing on May 19 at 8 p.m. with the...
Town Council: Water Rates To Increase In FY 22. Confusion Persists Over Committee Appointments
Report On The Amherst Town Council Meeting Of April 12 ,2021 The meeting was held...
Town Council Accepting Applications For Planning Board
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Council will be filling two impending vacancies for three-year terms on...
GOL Recommends Uniform Appointment Process For Planning Board, ZBA And Finance Committee
The Government Organization and Legislation Committee of the Town Council (GOL) voted on Wednesday (3/31)...