In-Person Government Meetings May Resume June 15
In a clear step toward normalcy, public meetings will likely shift from virtual to in-person...
Town Council
Planning Board Endorses Inclusionary Zoning, Rejects Temporary Building Moratorium
The Amherst Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the Community Resources Committee (CRC)...
Council Debates Creation Of African Heritage Reparations Coalition, Opposes Closure Of The Gorse Children’s Center In South Hadley, And Opts Out Of Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, May 17, 2021 The meeting was...
Finance Committee Debates Police Funding Options
For over two hours on May 17, the Town Council listened to comments from 44...
Council Issues Race Amity Day Proclamation. Plans Race Amity Day Celebration
Source: amherstma.gov The Amherst Town Council recently voted to approve the Annual Race Amity Day...
Public Comment: Fund Community Safety Working Group & Amherst Schools
Forty-four people offered public comment at the Public Hearing on the Town Budget, conducted as...
Letter: Defund The Police. Support Amherst Schools And CSWG
At Monday’s (5/17) Town Council/Finance Committee Public Hearing on the FY22 budget, over two hours...
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...
Public Hearing On FY 22 Budget Slated For Monday
Source: amherstma.gov The Town Council and Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the...
Finance Committee Questions Special Education Costs and School Salaries
At its May 7 meeting, the Finance Committee (FinCom) reviewed the Amherst elementary schools’ budget...