The Newell Court Case: When Is an Attic an ADU?
At the District 4 meeting on September 27, Councilors Pam Rooney and Jennifer Taub updated...
Zoning Bylaw
Human Rights Commission Hopes to Create an Institutional Record of Rights-Related Incidents in Amherst
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Human Rights Commission, Sept. 16, 2026. This meeting...
Planning Board Dives into ADU Controversy, Proposes Rezoning Around UMass
Report on the Meeting of the Planning Board, September 2, 2026 By Maura Keene This...
Letter | Classifying Finished Second Floor as Attic Violates Intent of ADU Bylaw
The following letter was sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Town Manager,...
Letter: Seeking AG Opinion on Amherst’s Jumbo ADU’s
The following letter was sent to Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Amherst Town Manager Paul...
Letter: Amherst’s Jumbo ADUs Not Allowed in Deerfield’s New Bylaw
As highlighted in a story in today’s (7/28/26) Daily Hampshire Gazette, Deerfield’s proposed accessory dwelling unit...
ZBA Split on Appeal of Permit for Oversized Accessory Dwelling Unit
Report on the Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals, July 23, 2026 This meeting...
Letter: ZBA Should Deny Permits for Oversized ADU’s
The following letter was sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to Planning Director...
Planning Board Supports Rezoning Professional Research Park to Include Housing
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, July 1, 2026 This meeting was...
CRC Recommends Everald Henry and Sarah Morton for Appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals
Report on the Meeting of the Community Resources Committee, June 11, 2026 This meeting was...
Letter: Downtown Design Standards Should Be Adopted. Proposed Zoning Changes Require More Study
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Planning Board and Amherst Town Council on...
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...