Letter: Proposed Spending Caps For Capital Projects Are Unrealistic
In March of 2016, Weston & Sampson, a Boston “planning, permitting, design, construction, operation and...
Finance Committee
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...
How To Find Recordings Of Amherst Government Meetings
Over the past couple of months, the Town’s website, www.amherstma.gov , has undergone a substantial...
After Contentious Debate, Council Postpones Vote On New Zoning Priorities To January 4
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council (12/21/20) Highlights: Vote on Zoning Priorities...
Finance Committee Recommends Flat Budgets, Raises Concerns About Spending Priorities
The next fiscal year will bring flat budgets across all Town of Amherst departments, if...
Public Testimony Prioritizes Community And Youth Services Over Police Funding
Report on the Town Council/Finance Committee Public Forum On The Town Budget (11/19/20) The meeting...
Council Approves Purchase Of Hybrid Ambulance. Retains Single Property Tax Rate For FY 21
Report on the Town Council Meeting of 11/16/20 The meeting was held as a Zoom...
Town Manager Report For November 16, 2020
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
Public Forum on Budget Scheduled for Thursday, November 19
The Finance Committee has scheduled a public forum on the FY 2022 budget via Zoom...
Hybrid Ambulance Wins Finance Committee Support
The Amherst Finance Committee voted unanimously and enthusiastically on Tuesday to recommend to the Town...
Budget Coordinating Committee: Amherst Has Maintained Fiscal Health; The Coming Year Remains Uncertain
The November 9 meeting of the Town Council began with an hour-long special meeting of...