Amherst Town Council Approves $800,000 for Track and Field Project

Overview: The Amherst Town Council has passed a motion to approve an additional $800,000 in funding for the Amherst Regional High School track and field project, signaling commitment to the community’s athletic facilities. The decision arrived after robust deliberation on the project’s financial details, including concerns over a funding gap and the feasibility of contributions from neighboring towns.

Amherst Resolves Playground Surfacing Issue Amid Construction Updates

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Town Council addressed issues related to the town’s ongoing elementary school construction project, with the resolution of the playground surfacing debate taking center stage. The council reached an agreement to use alternative surfacing material, coren, instead of the initially proposed bonded rubber, following the Conservation Commission’s strong opposition.

Amherst Town Council Appoints New Jones Library Trustee

Overview: The Amherst Town Council, in a recent meeting, appointed Nat Larson as a member of the Jones Library Board of Trustees, following interviews with candidates during a joint session with the library trustees. The council also entertained vigorous public commentary on multiple issues, including proposed waste management bylaw amendments and concerns over the Jones Library renovation project. Additionally, there was debate over planning board appointments, with Melissa Ferris’s nomination resulting in a split vote and ultimate failure to secure a position.

Amherst Council Addresses School Funding and Town Infrastructure

Overview: The Amherst Town Council’s recent meeting encompassed discussions on the town’s budget with a focus on the school system’s financial challenges, and deliberations regarding the renovation and expansion of community facilities, including a new Public Safety department and the War Memorial Pool bathhouse.

Amherst Town Council Advances School Building Project

Overview: The Amherst Town Council’s latest meeting brought forth progress in the town’s elementary school building project, with updates on construction, final design decisions, and a focus on sustainability. Members discussed key aspects including bid processes, insurance, construction schedules, and reimbursement procedures, while also addressing community concerns regarding project transparency and finances.