Amherst Town Council Tackles Budget Transparency and Vacant School Properties

Overview: The recent Amherst Town Council meeting featured discussions on the town’s fiscal challenges, emphasizing the need for budget transparency, particularly concerning Chapter 90 funds, and deliberations on the future of vacant school properties. The council also examined the constraints imposed by the regional school budget and explored operational efficiencies across various departments.

Amherst Town Council Explores Charter Amendments and Zoning Changes Amidst Transparency Concerns

Overview: In a recent Amherst Town Council meeting, members tackled a range of issues from proposed amendments to the town’s charter to significant zoning changes.

Amherst Planning Board Reviews Mixed-Use Development Amidst Public Concerns

Overview: The Amherst Planning Board held an extensive meeting on May 7, 2025, which primarily focused on a proposed mixed-use development by Archipelago Investments LLC. The project, intended to address the region’s housing crisis, involves constructing three buildings with 140 residential units, commercial space, parking facilities, and site improvements. The board also addressed various public concerns regarding the project’s impact on traffic, parking adequacy, and the community’s housing needs.

Amherst Town Council Faces Budget Shortfalls and Library Funding Challenges

Overview: In a recent Amherst Town Council meeting, attention was given to the financial management of the town’s library system, capital improvement plan, and infrastructure projects. Concerns were voiced over budget shortfalls projected for future fiscal years, while the library’s funding needs and staffing challenges were also major topics of discussion.

Amherst Committee Debates Authority Over Traffic and Parking Decisions Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee meeting on May 1, 2025, held discussions surrounding the authority and responsibilities of the Transportation and Parking Commission (TPC) and the role of the council in traffic and parking decisions. Committee members deliberated on various proposals which could lead to changes in how decisions about public ways and traffic measures are made.