Letter: Embodied Carbon in Jones Library Demolition Debris Undermines Town’s Climate Action Goals
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Historical Commission on August 28, 2024. “Our...
LETTERS
Letter: Hope Is Alive in Amherst
Jones Library Trustee Farah Ameen labels those who disagree with her a “vocal minority,” denigrates...
Letter: Critical Information Was Withheld from Amherst Historic Commission
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Historical Commission (AHC) on August 26, 2024....
Letter: Local Historical Commission Obligated to Consider State Guidance
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Historical Commission on August 24, 2024. The...
Letter: A Call for a Second Referendum on the Jones Library Expansion
On August 22, the Amherst Historical Commission held a hearing about the demolition and expansion...
Letter: Amherst Landlords Have Not Taken a Stand on Waste Hauler Bylaw
As President of the 500 member( landlord Association, I am writing to set the record...
Letter: Amherst Zoning Restrictions on Accessory Dwellings Are Now Illegal
In succinct plain English, neighbor objections which in the past have succeeded in blocking ADUs...
Letter: Deerfield Restoration of 1888 Building Offers Interesting Contrast With Jones Renovation
I don’t know anything about this two story building with attic space (for example, the overall...
Letter: Supporting More Library Spending? Where’s the Proof?
The following letter appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette. Where is the proof? Some...
Letter: Jones Expansion Plan Has Become Too Expensive
Amherst resident Roman Handlen, in a guest column in the August 8 edition of the Daily Hampshire...
Letter: The Jones Library – How Much Is Too Much?
Amherst resident Roman Handlen, in a Guest Column in the August 8 edition of the Daily...
Letter: Town and Schools Must Collaborate to Preserve Quality Education in Amherst
The Regional School Budget in Amherst is staring down another 1.4 million dollar deficit for...