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- 4/14/25
- 04/15/2025
- 233 Minutes
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Overview: In a contentious meeting, the Amherst Town Council voted against rescinding the borrowing authorization for the Jones Library renovation and expansion project, allowing the project to proceed despite significant public division and financial concerns. The decision followed a debate among council members and public commentators, who expressed mixed sentiments about the project’s feasibility and fiscal responsibility.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/14/25
- 04/18/2025
- 128 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Historic District Commission convened recently to deliberate on several applications, including the approval of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Lincoln Avenue. This decision was met with both support and concern from the commission and local residents, particularly regarding the design and potential implications for neighborhood parking. The meeting also addressed changes to historic district bylaws and preliminary discussions about survey plans for an East Amherst study.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/11/25
- 04/11/2025
- 45 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Amherst Town Council meeting, members addressed ongoing elementary school construction progress and safety issues related to playground surfacing, alongside financial transparency in project management and public engagement on future infrastructure needs.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/11/25
- 04/18/2025
- 114 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Planning Board tackled issues regarding the town’s emergency communication systems and the allocation of surplus funds for capital projects. Key topics included the necessity of upgrading the fire and police departments’ radio systems to address coverage gaps and the strategic use of free cash for infrastructure improvements.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/10/25
- 04/11/2025
- 153 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held a virtual meeting to discuss notable agenda items, including the approval of a revised management plan for a property on Belchure Road and the withdrawal of a large solar project application by ASD Shootsbury Mass Solar LLC. The meeting also addressed detailed landscaping and drainage plans, as well as public concerns regarding ongoing property developments.
