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...
Zoning Bylaw
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...
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...