A Few Questions For Town Manager Paul Bockelman. Destination Amherst, What Is It?
“Destination Amherst” seems to have become a guiding principle for zoning and other proposals related…
downtown
A Better World Is Possible: The Ultimate Guide To Creating Walkable Streets
Editor’s’ note: Do walkable streets promote stronger communities and stronger local economies? Strong Towns, a…
Letter: Is There Really “No Room” For New Businesses In Downtown Amherst?
Town Councilor Mandi Jo Hanneke has claimed that there is a limited amount of businesses…
Amherst College Donates $200,000 For Downtown Initiatives
Source: amherst.edu As part of its bicentennial celebrations, Amherst College will donate $200,000 to support…
Letter: Why Not Sustainable Planning For Downtown?
When I look at the streetscape in downtown Amherst, I do see that there are…
Letter: Support Revote On Overlay Zoning For Parking Garage
I support the current, urgent voter veto petition to require a revote on the rezoning…
Opinion: Inaugural Council Concludes With Shameful Vote
Over the past three years, I have attended almost every meeting of the Amherst Town…
Public Comment: Critical Information Is Missing In Parking Facility Proposal
The following public comment, directed to the Amherst Town Council, was submitted to the town’s…
Letter: Will Proposed Parking Garage Cause The Demise Of The Downtown CVS?
The following letter was sent to members of the Amherst Town Council on December 17,…
Public Comment: Proposed Zoning Amendments Are Not Ready For A Vote
Note: the author made an abridged version of the following public comment at the Town…
Letter: Town Council Seeks To Force Garage Into Residential Neighborhood Without Public Support
The following letter was sent to members of the Amherst Town Council on December 9,…
Letter: Repair Town Lot Behind CVS And Build Garage (If Truly Needed) Elsewhere
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council, Town Manager, Planning Board and…