Town Council Discusses Proposed Zoning Changes, Funds to Combat Racism
Report On The Meeting Of The Town Council (2/22/21) The meeting was held via Zoom....
capital projects
Letter: Capital Plan Portends Substantial Property Tax Increases For Amherst Residents
The February 16, 2021 Finance Committee (FC) presentation “Four Major Building Projects Financial Model” managed...
Letter: Jones Library Presentation Leaves Questions Unanswered
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on 2/24/21 I...
Opinion: Jones Library Presentation – The Medium Created The Misleading Message
After watching the Jones Library’s presentation of the demolition/expansion project at the Town Council meeting...
Town Manager Report For February 22, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Finance Director Introduces New Plan To Complete Four Major Building Projects Over Next Five Years
Projects Will Cost $ 90.8 Million And Will Require At Least One Debt Exclusion OverrideReport...
Average Water/Sewer Bills Projected To Rise By $420/year by 2025
While much attention has been given to the four major capital projects — namely an...
Open Letter To Town Councilors: Late Questions About The Jones Library
As you approach the imposed decision point for committing the Town to the Jones Library...
Letter: A More Modest Jones Renovation Would Allow Prioritizing Schools And Social Justice Concerns
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on 2/16. I’m...
Letter: Councilors Should Reject Library Expansion
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Amherst Town Councilors on February 14. Please...
Letter: How Will The Jones Library Expansion Impact Other Needed Capital Spending?
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on 2/14/21 .and...
Opinion: Don’t Ignore The Needs Of Crocker Farm
In a few years time, Amherst will hopefully open the doors of a school building...