Students Urge Funding Shift From Policing To Schools
Does Amherst prioritize the education of young people in this town, or do we prioritize...
Toni Cunningham
Water Treatment Plant Replacement Costs Rise Significantly
The cost of replacing Amherst’s Centennial Water Treatment Plant is now estimated at $13.8 million,...
Major Discrepancies Emerge In Library Project Timeline
A project timeline for the Jones Library renovation and expansion that was sent to the...
Seven Million Dollars In Capital Improvements Planned For FY 2022
Allocation Will Include Over $1M For Road And Sidewalk Repairs Though Backlog Estimated To Be...
Finance Committee Takes No Position On Key Library Votes
The Finance Committee (FC), on March 30, completed its review of the financial aspects of...
Library Trustees Trim Budget and Reduce Contingency Funds To Contain Library Project Costs
By Toni Cunningham The financial aspects of the Jones Library expansion project were the focus...
Cuts To Art And Technology Proposed For Elementary Schools
As part of the fiscal year 2022 elementary school budget that was presented to the...
Committee Weighs Potholes vs. Building Projects
The plan to finance four major building projects in the next six years will impact...
Town Wins Grant For Bangs Center Ramp, Crosswalk, And Plaza Improvements
Pedestrian improvements around the Bangs Center and enhancements to Boltwood Plaza will be completed this...
Building Plan Would Squeeze Budgets And Force Staff Cuts
A financial plan to fund four major building projects — an elementary school, fire station,...
Soft Launch For Digital Public Engagement Platform
A new web-based platform to enable two-way digital communication between Amherst residents and Town officials...
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...