Opinion: Achieving Amherst’s 2025 Climate Goals: How Are We Doing?
Local and Green In 2019, Amherst Town Council adopted ambitious climate action goals to achieve...
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Councilors Raise Concerns About Conservation Commission Appointment Process
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, October 20, 2025 This was a...
Opinion: In Amherst Town Elections It’s Progressives vs. Neoliberals
The 2025 Council Candidates The Progressives (on Housing and Zoning) At Large: Ellisha Walker, Allegra...
Opinion: Amherst Housing Watch: Who’s Who in This Election
Downtown Amherst is at a crossroads. Residents just pushed petitions for a 1-year moratorium on...
Residents File Zoning Bylaw Changes for Balanced, Liveable Neighborhoods and Downtown
Source: Contact Kitty Axelson-Berry A group of Amherst residents has filed two zoning bylaw proposals...
Board of Health Decries Delay on Waste Hauler Reform: Asks for Progress Report
The Board of Health sent a letter to Town Manager Paul Bockelman and the Town...
Planning Board Recommends Modification of Inclusionary Zoning Amendment. ADU Bylaw Changes Still in Flux
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, August 20, 2025 This meeting was...
Board of Health Renews Support for Waste Reduction Proposal and Questions Delays
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, August 7, 2025 The meeting...
Conservation Commission Still Not Satisfied with Archipelago Plans
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Conservation Commission, June 25, 2025 This meeting was...
TSO Contemplates Action on Heatherstone Road Roundabouts and Public Urination Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, June 26, 2025 This...
Board of Health Seeks Way Forward on Waste Hauler Proposal
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Board of Health, June 5, 2025 Amherst Board...
Public Comment: It’s Time to Renew Support for Waste Hauler Reform
The following public comment was made at the meeting of the Amherst Board of Health...