Opinion: Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog. Where Are We With The Elementary School Building Project?
Editor’s note: The Indy will now post Jennifer Shiao’s School Committee Blog as new entries become available. Shiao’s...
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Community Chat Provides Answers To Questions About The New Elementary School Building
The Thursday noon (2/17) Community Chat returned to Zoom after a brief hiatus with a...
Siting Of Geothermal Wells Easier At Fort River
The siting of a geothermal well field, a desirable component of a new “net zero”...
Public Comment: In Support Of A Temporary Solar Moratorium
The following public comment was submitted to the Amherst Town Council in writing on February...
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,”...