Long Rancorous Discussion Precedes Vote on Planning Board Appointment
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, June 1, 2026, Part 2 By Maura...
Planning Board
Staff Shortages in Planning Department Will Require Adjustments to Planning Board Work
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, June 3, 2026 This meeting was...
CRC Recommends Mager, Johnson, and Hartwell for Planning Board Seats
Report on the Meeting of the Community Resources Committee, May 28, 2026 This meeting was...
Six Vie for Open Seats on Planning Board
The Community Resources Committee (CRC) will interview six candidates for three open positions on the...
Planning Board and Community Resources Committee Review Draft of Clean Energy Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board and Community Resources Committee, May 20,...
Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town’s ADU Bylaw?
A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least...
Planning Board Opposes Creation of East Amherst Historic District
Report of the Meeting of the Planning Board, April 22, 2026 This meeting was held...
Letter: Proposed Design Standards Will Yield a Better Downtown for All
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board on April 20, 2026. Amherst...
Planning Board: Downtown Design Standards and Clean Energy Bylaw Are Too Restrictive
Report on the Meeting of the Planning Board, April 8, 2026 This meeting was held...
Planning Board: Downtown Design Standards Constrain New Housing Construction
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, March 18, 2026 This meeting was...
Planning Board Chair to Housing Trust: Relax Zoning to Create More Housing
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Housing Trust, March 12, 2026 By Maura...
Town Plans Study on How to Increase Housing in East Amherst
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, March 4, 2026 This meeting was...