Revisions to ADU Bylaw in the Works
Zoning Bylaw Fix Will Go to Public Hearing with Community Resources Committee and Planning Board...
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Town Closes in on RFP for New Trash Hauling Contract
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, September 18, 2026 The...
A Tale of Two Policies: Why Amherst Needs Stronger Local Protections in the PROTECT Act Era
The Town should revise its Sanctuary Community Bylaw to align with the PROTECT Act while...
Council Passes Clean Energy Bylaw with Amendments to Protect Private Wells
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, September 14, 2026, Part 2 This was...
Progress on New Waste Hauler Proposal
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, September 3, 2026 This...
Developer Sues Amherst and ZBA for Decision to Not Allow Oversized ADU
Attorney Michael Pill filed a case in land court on August 25, charging that the...
Concerns Raised About Size and Design of Proposed ADUs on Lincoln Avenue
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, August 24, 2026 By Maura...
Letter: Land Court Should Affirm ZBA’s Decision on Jumbo ADUs
An open letter regarding: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT HAMPSHIRE,...
Human Rights Commission Gets New Charge, Continues Work on Immigration
After years in development, the Amherst Town Council approved a new charge for the Human...
Staff Shortages in Planning Department Will Require Adjustments to Planning Board Work
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, June 3, 2026 This meeting was...
TSO Calls for Faster Action on Waste Hauler Reform
The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) heard a report and presentation on May 21...
Planning Board and Community Resources Committee Review Draft of Clean Energy Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board and Community Resources Committee, May 20,...