Public Comment: Clearcutting Forests For Solar Is Not Environmentally Sound
The following public comment was made before the Amherst Town Council on 11/8/21. Thank you...
Letter: Garage Proposal Characterized By Poor Planning And Contempt For The Public
It is difficult to know how many meetings I’ve attended, despite having started engaging on...
Letter: Weak Justifications Offered For Rezoning Lot For Parking Garage
The following letter was sent to the Community Resources Committee of the Town Council on...
Letter: Mixed-Use Buildings With Inadequate Space For Business And Parking Garages In Inappropriate Locations Are Closer Than They Appear
The following letter was sent to the Community Resources Committee, Town Council, Planning Board, Town...
Opinion: Local and Green (#29). Amherst Zero Waste Proposal Gains Traction
By Darcy DuMont, John Root and Christina Platt A version of this column appeared previously...
Opinion: A Reflection On Cars, Garages, And Community
An elected official felt sorry for me today for buying a house without knowing there...
Almanac: A Furry Friend
I dragged a chair to the south side of my house recently, the better to...
From Other Sources (#41): News For And About Amherst. This Week: Solar Energy and Forests
This feature offers links to selected articles that might be of interest to Amherst readers....
Photo Of The Week: The Road To Skinner Mountain By Deborah Keisch
Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new picture by a local...
Town Manager Report For November 8, 2021
Source: amherstma.govEditor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council...
Rooney Still Leads Ross By Three Votes In District 4 Councilor Race After Missed Ballots Are Counted
Pam Rooney, District 4 Councilor candidate remains three votes ahead of incumbent Evan Ross after...