Library Supporters Turn Out in Force for Jones Renovation: Vote on More Town Borrowing Postponed Until December 18
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, December 4, 2023 This meeting was...
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Public Comment: Financial Impact of Library Project Does Not Support a Yes Vote for More Borrowing
The following public comment was presented at the meeting of the Amherst Finance Committee on...
Questions Remain on Proposed New Borrowing for Jones Library Expansion
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 13, 2023, Part 1Read Part...
Letter: Authorizing Further Borrowing for Jones Renovation Is Premature
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council and Town Manager on November...
Council Rushes Vote for More Borrowing for Jones Library Expansion
The agenda for the November 13 Town Council meeting includes a bond authorization for an...
Letter: Even More Money for Jones Library? Amherst Can’t Afford That!
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on November 10, 2023. I...
Issues and Analyses: The Jones Library Renovation Will Cost a Lot More Than You Think. Amherst Taxpayers Will Likely Get Stuck with the Tab.
by Art and Maura Keene We suspect that most folks in this town are suffering...
Indy Rewind: Issues & Analyses: A Brief History of Fundraising in Amherst
Indy Rewind, is an occasional feature that reprises previously posted news stories and opinion pieces...
Interest Payments – The Library Project Cost Trustees Don’t Talk About
Most Library Trustee Candidates Appear Oblivious To Town’s Borrowing CostsAt the October 18 Candidates Forum...
Jim McGovern Condemns Federal Debt Agreement During Visit To Amherst
U.S. Representative Jim McGovern spoke to a crowd of about 75 at the Bangs Center...
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...
Tortuous Discussion Precedes Borrowing Authorization For New Elementary School.
Walker’s Bid To Use $10 Million From Reserves Defeated Report On The Meeting Of the...