Solar Bylaw Working Group Invites Public Comment on the Protection of Forests and Farms
In April 2022 Town Manager Paul Bockelman charged the Solar Bylaw Working Group (SBWG) to...
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Primer and Public Forum on the Master Plan
Report On The Special Town Council Meeting of September 18, 2023 This meeting was held...
Council Passes Resolution on Suicide Prevention and Proclamation for Puerto Rican Heritage Day
At the September 18 Town Council meeting, the council approved a resolution in support of...
Respondents Sought for Survey on Downtown Area Non-Student Housing
Amherst resident Ira Bryck seeks respondents to a short survey that he is conducting on...
Cultural Council Seeks Respondents to Community Survey
Source: Amherst Media The Amherst Cultural Council is requesting input to help them better identify...
Massachusetts Bans Purchase of Single Use Plastic Bottles
Effective immediately, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will prohibit state agencies from buying single-use plastic bottles....
Northampton Names First Director of New Climate Action And Project Administration Department
Source: Office of the Mayor of Northampton Editor’s note: The Town of Amherst has a...
UMass Amherst-UT Austin Team Awarded $27.5 Million by CDC to Help Establish Nation’s First Disease Outbreak Response Network
Source: UMass News & Media $250 Million Program Will Support Decision Makers During Public Health...
Social Justice Committee Voices Dismay At The State Of CRESS
Report Of The Meeting Of The Community Safety And Social Justice Committee (CSSJC), September 13,...
Police Chief Listening Sessions Emphasize Need For Change In Agency Culture
The Town of Amherst hosted two public listening sessions on September 12 to collect feedback...
Jones Library Plans Celebrity Fundraising Event While Measuring Capital Campaign Progress
Actor John Lithgow Talk At Amherst College Will Benefit Building FundAt the September 12 meeting...
Bahl-Milne Introduces Outreach Tool For New Legislation. Hauler Reform And Safety Zone Proposals Move Forward
Report On The Meeting Of The Town Services And Outreach Committee (TSO), September 14, 2023...