Chapter 70: Some of What You Need to Know to Understand the School Budget Process
Chapter 70, the primary Massachusetts state aid program for public elementary and secondary schools, is...
Massachusetts law
Opinion: Jones Library Request for More CPAC Funding Unjustifiable
The Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) will begin deliberations on January 15 regarding how to...
Town Postpones Historical Commission’s Public Hearings on Jones Library Project
Nate Malloy, town liaison to the Amherst Historical Commission, announced on July 30, in an...
Letter: Improper Notice For Public Hearings on Jones Library Requires Postponement
The following letter was sent to Town Manager Paul Bockelman, And Amherst Historical Commission Liaison...
GOL Asks: In What Ways Can Public Comment Be Limited? Whose Flags May Be Flown On Town Common?
Report On The Meeting Of The Governance, Organization, And Legislation Committee, April 12, 2023 The...
WMass Mourns Stephen Kulik, Champion Of PILOT Legislation, Gay Rights, Sustainable Agriculture
Former State Rep’s Payment In Lieu Of Taxes Bill Was Subject Of 2016 Amherst Town...
Shabazz Resigns From Board Of Registrars
In a memo dated March 7, Town Manager Paul Bockelman appointed Demetria Shabazz to the...
Attorney General Reviewing Jones Library Hiring Approach
Highlights of the Meeting of the Jones Library Building Design Subcommittee, March 4, 2022 PresentAustin...
Issues & Analyses: Government For The Greater Good. What You Need To Know About Conflicts-Of-Interest
A Conflict-of-Interest Primer Is it a conflict of interest to vote on issues that affect...
Town Council May Set Referendum On Jones Library Expansion Borrowing
The Town Council agenda for Monday, August.2, shows that the Council will consider holding a...