Still Haven’t Found What They’re Looking For: Town Rejects Proposed Sites For DPW
An effort to secure a site for a future Department of Public Works (DPW) facility…
Toni Cunningham
Town Manager To Determine Priorities For $12 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding
A process for spending almost $12 million that the Town of Amherst is receiving under…
Next Up For Elementary School Building Project: Designer Selection
At their meeting on July 1, the Elementary School Building Committee voted unanimously (with one…
Can Biden’s Plan Help Amherst Expand Preschool Options?
A major stumbling block to expanding preschool in Amherst may be removed if a proposal…
Special Needs Families May Have Choice On Sibling Enrollment Starting In Fall 2022
Beginning in fall 2022, families of children in an elementary specialized program may have the…
Decision On Site For New Elementary School Expected To Be “Sticky Wicket”
After a slow start, the elementary school building project is expected to have a “fast…
Override Vote For School Project Targeted For November 2022
A debt-exclusion override to fund a new elementary school would be on the November 2022…
Space Crunch Expected at Elementary Schools. Pressure Builds To Move Sixth-Graders In 2022
A space crunch is expected at all three elementary schools this fall as all students…
Town Manager Directed To Find Funds For More Community Responders But Not From Police Budget
At their final budget review meeting on June 1, the Finance Committee (FC) voted 3-1-1…
In-Person Government Meetings May Resume June 15
In a clear step toward normalcy, public meetings will likely shift from virtual to in-person…
Demand High At Middle School Vaccination Clinic
“In a year of ups and downs, it was about the highest up that I…
Finance Committee Debates Police Funding Options
For over two hours on May 17, the Town Council listened to comments from 44…