Opinion: How Local Climate Activists Got Amherst A Zero Energy School
Local & Green The following column appeared previously in the print edition of the Amherst…
capital projects
Amherst Voters Green Light Borrowing For New Elementary School
Amherst voters overwhelmingly approved a debt exclusion override that will allow the town to borrow…
Town Manager Report For May 1, 2023
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town…
School Building Subcommittees To Provide Input On Project Design
At the Elementary School Building Committee meeting on April 28, Tim Cooper of DiNisco Design…
State Approves $39.6 Million Grant For New Elementary School
A grant of $39,640,520 was unanimously approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Board…
Library Trustees Seek Plan B Clarity. Details Of $1M Federal Grant Award Emerge
Jones Library News Highlights For The Week Of April 24, 2023 Application Describes $1M Matching…
Public Comment: Double Standard In Council And Manager Actions
The following public comment was offered at the public forum of the Amherst Town Council…
Opinion: Honoring Battles Hard Won By Securing A Solid Building Project
I have cast my vote in favor of the debt exclusion override for the elementary…
Finance Committee Backs Off Using Reserves For Garage Demolition After Public Comment
Amherst Finance News Highlights For The Week Of April 17, 2023 Razing Of Town-owned Building…
Regional Schools Will Need To Reduce Expenses In FY 2024
Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Finance Committee, April 18,2023 This meeting was held…
Letter: New School Is A Wise Investment
I am writing in support of the new school building proposed in Amherst. Our community…
Library Fundraisers Oppose Using Reserves To Lower Tax Increase
Capital Campaign Head Kent Faerber Decries Town’s ‘Undisciplined Spending’On April 3 the Town Council and…