Letter: Regarding a New Firehouse and DPW Building, Two Can Live Cheaper than One
The following letter was sent to Town Councilors Mandi Jo Hanneke, George Ryan, Pam Rooney...
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A Better World is Possible: From Seattle to Atlanta, New Social Housing Programs Seek to Make Homes Permanently Affordable for a Range of Incomes
by Susanne Schindler, Harvard Kennedy School This article appeared originally in The Conversation on July 7, 2025....
Portland’s Quiet Housing Revolution Is Starting to Pay Off
The following article appeared originally in Strong Towns on June 11, 2025. It is reposted...
Commission for People with Disabilities Wants More Communication Regarding Town Projects
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for People with Disabilities, June 10, 2025 This...
Five Vie for Three Open Positions on Planning Board
The Community Resources Committee (CRC) of the Town Council will hold interviews over Zoom for...
Let’s Talk Housing Amherst! Three Upcoming Events
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is teaming up with local partners to host three...
Ask Perplexity AI: What is the Feasibility of Building 700-900 New Units of Housing in Amherst?
This column from Ira Bryck is part of a new series entitled “Ask Perplexity AI”....
Public Invited to Comment on Town’s Draft Housing Production Plan
Source: amherstma.gov Members of the public are invited to offer feedback on the final draft...
Believe It or Not, There Was a Time When the US Government Built Beautiful Homes for Working-Class Americans to Deal with a Housing Crisis
by Eran Ben-Joseph, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) This article is republished from The Conversation...
Letter: Request for Public Participation in Search for New Planning Director
Amherst has a timely opportunity for public input and participation with the change of leadership...
Open House to Gather Public Input on Town’s Housing Production Plan
Source: amherstma.gov What is your vision for housing in Amherst? The Town of Amherst and...
Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Updated. Lack of Clarity on Downtown Dorm Persists
Report on the Meeting of the Planning Board, November 6, 2024 This meeting was held...