Public Comment: In Support Of A Temporary Solar Moratorium
The following public comment was submitted to the Amherst Town Council in writing on February...
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Opinion: Amherst Needs A Solar Siting Bylaw
I am writing, as a town resident, in support of the temporary moratorium on the...
Potential For Geothermal And Solar Power To Factor Into Site Selection For New School
With a new elementary school slated to be the first town-owned “net zero” energy building, ...
Workshops On New Elementary School
Source: amherstma.gov Two workshops have been scheduled in January as part of the process of...
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”...
UMass Amherst Decarbonization Collaboration Wins “Leading by Example” Award from Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
Source: UMass News and Media A collaboration between UMass Amherst, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, and...
Town Manager Report For December 6, 2021
Source: amherstma.gov Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town...
Opinion: Love, Justice And Climate Change. Problems with “Net-Zero by 2050”
Many nations, corporations, municipalities, and other entities are setting goals to be “net-zero by 2050,”...
Opinion: Love, Justice And Climate Change – Good News On Climate
Nothing has passed yet as of this writing, but President Biden has announced there is...
Opinion: Local And Green. The Only Path To Climate Success.
Editor’s note: A version of this column previously appeared in the Indy on July 2,...