Amherst Ranks Last in Massachusetts in Public Works Spending Per Capita
In 2024 Amherst spent just under $2 million from its general fund on public works...
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Little Relief in Sight for Amherst’s Roads
Town engineer Jason Skeels estimates that to improve Amherst’s Pavement Condition Index (PCI) above the...
Finance Committee Sees ‘Rocky Road Ahead’ for Amherst Budgets
Twenty-five Page Report Highlights Budget ConcernsMay through early June is crunch time for the seven...
Housing Production Plan Aims for 700 to 900 New Units Over the Next Five Years
Revised Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Recommended to Town Council Report on the Meeting of the...
Town Engineer Explains How Road Repairs Are Prioritized
Do you want to know how Amherst decides which roads to repair? The town has...
DPW Crews Are Working on Potholes
Source: amherstma.gov If you have driven in Amherst and other communities in our region, you...
Amherst Sets Townwide Speed Limit at 25 MPH
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst has reduced the statutory townwide speed limit to 25...
Culverts – Unsexy But Vital Infrastructure Getting Some Attention
By June 2026, Amherst will have two new culverts associated with the Fort River watershed...
Amherst Will Get Extra $383,000 for Road Repairs from “Millionaires’ Tax”
Amherst will receive $383,386 in extra funding from the state in 2024 for road repairs...
Letter: Town Should Be Able to Find the Money Needed to Fix Our Roads
The following letter was sent to the Town Manager, The Town Council, The Jones Library...
Money Shortage Is Only One Of Many Obstacles To Repairing Amherst’s Roads
Spring is pothole season in Amherst and judging by reports from town councilors, citizen complaints...
Letter: Are Solar Roads An Option For Amherst?
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on May 19, 2023 With...