Opinion: Frequently Unanswered Questions. What Will The Proposed Jones Library Project Really Cost The Town?
By Art and Maura Keene Last week we argued that the Jones Library Trustees and...
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Public Forums And Workshops Scheduled To Explore Proposed Major Capital Projects
Four public events have been scheduled over the next two weeks to afford Amherst residents...
Letter: Proposed Spending Caps For Capital Projects Are Unrealistic
In March of 2016, Weston & Sampson, a Boston “planning, permitting, design, construction, operation and...
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...
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...
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...
Report On The Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Of February 4
Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan.The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) is moving forward and spent much of...
Town Manager Report For 1/25/21
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Opinion: Whither Transportation Planning In Amherst?
It’s a confusing time to report on transportation in Amherst, and on the work of...
Town Manager Report For 1/4/21
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Letter: Zero Waste Amherst Is Exploring Hauler Reform As A Path Towards a Greener Amherst
by Christina Platt, Chad Fuller, Laura Rojo MacLeod, and Darcy DuMont The Zero Waste Amherst...