“Major Equity Issue” May Not Be Resolved In New School Building Project
Contrary to previous visions for how elementary school specialized programs would be configured with a...
Elementary School Building Committee (ESBC)
Opinion: Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog. My Second First Meeting
Editor’s note: Beginning this week the Indy will post Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog on Wednesday Mornings.The...
Town Manager Report for December 20, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Excitement Expressed As School Building Project Officially Launched
A joint meeting of the Amherst School Committee and the Elementary School Building Committee on...
Opinion: Elementary School Building Project Moves Forward
by Allison McDonald and Cathy Schoen Since Amherst was accepted into the Massachusetts School Building...
Designer Focuses On Educational Program For New Elementary School Project
A town-wide vote to fund a new elementary school has been pushed back to March...
State Conference On Sustainability In School Building Projects Emphasizes Early Planning, Engagement With Communities, And Commitment By Municipalities
iThe Massachusetts School Building Authority hosted a conference titled “Massachusetts Schools Embrace A Sustainable Future”...
DiNisco Selected As Designer For Elementary School Project
Boston-based architecture firm, DiNisco Design will design Amherst’s elementary school building project. At a meeting...
Three Design Firms Shortlisted For Elementary School Building Project
Three of the eight design firms that submitted applications for the Amherst elementary school building...
Eight Design Firms Vie For Elementary School Building Contract
Eight design firms have submitted applications in response to a request for proposals for an...
Resignations At Town Hall, Vacancies On Town Committees Proliferate
The recent resignations of several key people in town government, combined with a large number...
Slip-up Delays School Building Project Designer Selection
An error has led to a six-week delay in getting a designer on board for...