Concept Presentation for Shelter and Supportive Housing at Former VFW Site
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst invites the community to join a virtual concept presentation...
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Own for Less Than the Cost of Renting: Public Forum on Amherst Community Homes
Source: Valley Community Development Corporation Valley Community Develooment Corporation will hold an online forum on...
Applications for CPA Grants Due this Month
The Town of Amherst is accepting applications for Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants until September...
Letter: Don’t Mourn, Organize to Stop Tenants from Hell Ruining Amherst Neighborhoods
Before and since adoption of zoning bylaws, neighbors have invoked the legal doctrine of private...
ZBA Denies Permit for Nonowner-Occupied Duplex on Chestnut Street
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 22, 2024, Part 2...
ZBA Opens Public Hearing for Affordable Rentals
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, August 29, 2024 This meeting...
Letter: Amherst Zoning Restrictions on Accessory Dwellings Are Now Illegal
In succinct plain English, neighbor objections which in the past have succeeded in blocking ADUs...
Updated Affordable Housing Plan in the Works
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, August 8, 2024 This...
North Whitney Street Duplex a No-go for Now
Application for Non-owner Occupied Duplex Withdrawn Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of...
From Other Sources: News for and About Amherst. This Week: Catching Up
We’re still trying to catch up on the news from when we were on vacation...
Finance Director to Serve on Building Committees, 25 Reappointed to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
In memos to the Town Clerk dated July 9, 2024, Town Manager Paul Bockelman nominated...
Plan for Dense Housing with Commercial Space on University Drive Endorsed by Planning Board
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, June 26, 2024 This meeting was...