Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Accepting Applications.
The Amherst Emergency Rental Assistance Program is continuing until at least June. Amherst households at...
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Letter: In College Towns, Zoning Changes Supporting Densification Usually Proliferate Student Rentals
“Town Councilor Steve Schreiber of High Street, though not an abutter and speaking for himself,...
Letter: Student Rentals Do Not Produce Affordable Housing
Editor’s note: The letter has been sent to the Town of Amherst Community Resource Committee,...
Letter: My Big Concern Is Gentrification
Today’s paper says that the issue of zoning revision is stalled, and while it is, I’d like...
63 Applicants for Rental Assistance. Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (10/15/20)
The meeting was held as a Zoom webinar and was recorded. John Hornik, Chair of...
With Avalanche Of Evictions Expected, Governor Baker Announces COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Initiative
Last week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive set of resources to support tenants and...
Opinion: Priorities for Updating The Zoning Bylaw
Editor’s note: The Community Resource Committee of the Town Council (CRC) initiated a discussion of...