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...
Zoning Bylaw
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...
Beacon Withdraws Plans for 140-Unit Housing Complex in North Amherst
Beacon Communities Vice President for Development Darcy Jameson informed Town Manager Paul Bockelman and Director...
Residents File Suit Challenging Proposed Development in North Amherst
Source: Attorney Michael Pill On April 28, 2026, Amherst residents Hilda Greenbaum, Robin Jaffin, Alexander...
Downtown Design Standards, East Amherst Study, and Professional Research Park Zones will Be Top Priorities for Planning Department in 2026
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, January 21, 2026 This meeting was...
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...