Amherst Downtown Design Standards: Presentation & Open House
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst invites the community to attend an upcoming presentation and open house focused on the Amherst Downtown Design Standards, which...
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Design Guidelines in the Works for Local Historic District Commission
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, December 8, 2025 This meeting...
Letter: Some Thoughts on a Better Design for Atkins Corner Development
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board on March 19, 2025. I...
A Better World is Possible: Cohousing Offers Community and a Different Way to Live
The article “Cohousing Offers Community and a Different Way to Live” by Bridget Newsham appeared...
Public Invited to Workshop on Downtown Design Standards
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst invites the community to participate in a workshop and...
The Color For Today is Gray: Firehouse Dipping Time
Amherst History Month by Month A small home on Pine Street has recently been given...
Building Committee Approves Deep Cuts to Library Design
Climate Friendliness and Historic Preservation Features ChoppedThe Jones Library Building Committee (JLBC) met on June...
Significant Cost Savings Remain Elusive for Jones Library Expansion Project
The Jones Library Building Committee (JLBC) met with representatives of Finegold Alexander Architects on May...
Assessment of Jones Library Financial Statements Reveals Inaccuracies
Throughout the long, contentious, and ever-costlier history of the Jones Library Renovation-expansion plan, critics have...
Affordable Housing on Belchertown Road: Planning Board Likes the Concept but Not the Plan
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, April 3, 2024 This meeting was...
Developer Wants to Donate to Housing Fund Instead of Building Affordable Units
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, March 6, 2024 This meeting was...
It’s the Law: Clear Snow and Ice from Your Own Sidewalks
Report on the Meeting of the Town Services and Outreach Committee, February 15, 2024 The...