Letter: Town and Schools Must Collaborate to Preserve Quality Education in Amherst
The Regional School Budget in Amherst is staring down another 1.4 million dollar deficit for...
Town Council
Opinion: Failing to Protect Historic Character of Jones Library Casts Doubt on Legitimacy of Entire Project
A version of the following column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Scott Merzbach’s article...
Town Seeks Councilor Feedback on New Solid Waste Plan
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, July 11, 2024 This...
Town Council Rejects Recommendation for Planning Board Vacancy
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, July 15, 2024. This was a...
Nat Larson to Replace Bob Pam as Jones Library Trustee
Report on the Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Jones Library Trustees, July 15,...
Public Comment: Fifteen Reasons To Support Moving the “Waste Reduction Bylaw” Forward
The following public comment was submitted in writing to the Amherst Town Council for their...
Opinion: Finally! A Big Step Forward for the Waste Reduction/Curbside Compost Pick Up Initiative
Local and Green A version of this column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Conceived...
Regional School Committee Begins Planning For FY26 Budget
Report on the Meeting of the Budget Subcommittee of the Regional School Committee, July 3,...
Council Passes Regional School Budget With Reservations and Warnings
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, June 24, 2024 This meeting was...
TSO Sends New Waste Hauler Bylaw to Town Council. Endorses Changes for West Street and University Drive–Amity Street
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, June 27, 2024 This...
Public Comment: How Much Will Hauler Reform Cost? Town Should Issue RFP to Find Out.
The following public comment was submitted in writing to the Town Services and Outreach Committee...
Letter: Escalating Jones Library Expansion Costs Threaten Town’s Sustainability Goals and Public Schools
As the Amherst Town Council and Town Manager prepare to put the Jones Library demolition...