Public Comment: Residents Have Petitioned for Two Sensible Zoning Changes
The follwing public comment was offered at the meeting of the Amherst Town Council, October...
Zoning Bylaw
Planning Board Recommends Keeping Two Classes of ADUs. Increased Apartment Density for North Amherst Still on the Table
Report on the Meeting of the Planning Board, September 3, 2025 This meeting was held...
More Housing Density for North Amherst?
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, August 6, 2025 PresentDoug Marshall (Chair),...
Local Historic District Commission Orders Removal of Fence Installed Without a Permit
Report on the Meeting of the Local Historic District Commission, May 5, 2025 This meeting...
Planning Board and Neighbors Differ on Proposed Development for Atkins Corner
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, March 18, 2025 This meeting was...
Letter: Proposed Archipelago Development is Inappropriate for Atkins Corner
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board on March 18, 2024. A...
Planning Board Recommends Increased Lot Size for Added Units in RG Zone
Amity Street Mixed-use Development Nears Approval Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board,...
Amity Street at University Drive Development Will Be Smaller Due to Rising Cost of Steel. Planning Board Nears Agreement on Overlay District
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, December 18, 2024 This meeting was...
Owners Say Big Y Will Remain if University Drive Overlay District Created
Report on the Meeting of the Community Resources Committee, December 3, 2024 This meeting was...
What Is a Student Home? Planning Board Adds Definition to ADU Bylaw
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, December 4, 2024 This meeting was...
Planning Board Continues to Discuss University Drive Overlay District and Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidelines
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, November 20, 2024 This meeting was...
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...