Letter: Renovate Without Expanding The Jones Library
by David P. Schmidt Editor’s note: This letter appeared previously in the Daily Hampshire Gazette....
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Report on the Town Council Meeting (December 7, 2020)
Excerpt: A Resolution to End Structural Racism passed the Town Council unanimously, following an initiative launched earlier this year by Reparations for Amherst. The resolution states that the Town embraces its racial diversity, and seeks to implement policies that address racial equity and social justice.
Following Retreat, Council No Closer To Decisions On Major Capital Projects
During their virtual retreat on November 14, Amherst Town Councilors engaged in their first discussion...
Public Testimony Prioritizes Community And Youth Services Over Police Funding
Report on the Town Council/Finance Committee Public Forum On The Town Budget (11/19/20) The meeting...
Opinion: Jones Library Budget Seesaw — Equilibrium Elusive
This article highlights information from the following meetings: Amherst Town Council Retreat Jones Library Trustees...
Town Manager Report For November 16, 2020
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
Elementary School Building Project Update
The process that will guide the next elementary school building project is off to a...
Town Council Adopts Wage Theft Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council Meeting (11/9/20) The meeting was held...
Hybrid Ambulance Wins Finance Committee Support
The Amherst Finance Committee voted unanimously and enthusiastically on Tuesday to recommend to the Town...
Letter: CPAC Urged To Reject Jones Library Funding Request
Editor’s note: The following Letter was sent to the Community Preservation Act Committee on November...
Town Manager’s Report For November 9, 2020
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council at...
Opinion: The Jones Library Demolition/Expansion. The Trustees Say They’re Ready. It’s Time For The Public To Respond!
In a recent Daily Hampshire Gazette Op-Ed, Jones Library Board President Austin Sarat and Director...