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- Hampshire County
- 10/22/25
- 10/23/2025
- 160 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Community Safety and Social Justice Committee meeting on October 22, 2023, brought to light issues concerning immigration enforcement activities by ICE in the community and the ongoing challenges related to housing equity. Members discussed the Amherst Police Department’s (APD) reported interactions with ICE and the frustrations surrounding the Crisis Response and Emergency Services Team (CREST). A significant portion of the meeting also focused on affordable housing developments aimed at addressing racial equity and first-time homeownership.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/22/25
- 10/23/2025
- 90 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Amherst Conservation Commission convened on October 22, 2025, to address a series of issues, most notably the permit application submitted by Eversource for their WT11 project. This application proposes widespread tree clearing, which has sparked significant concern among commission members. The proposed clearing is feared to have profound environmental impacts, particularly on wetland areas and local water resources. The commission unanimously voted to oppose the project, citing Eversource’s non-compliance with requests from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and potential negative consequences on Amherst’s drinking water sources.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/16/25
- 10/17/2025
- 146 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Town Services and Outreach Committee meeting on October 16 witnessed significant public unrest regarding the non-reappointment of a Conservation Commission member, known as Alex, and deliberations on changing a parking configuration on Amity Street for safety reasons. The meeting was conducted remotely and attended by several council members and town officials.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/16/25
- 10/17/2025
- 56 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Amherst Town Council meeting focused on the ongoing efforts to develop a preliminary report for the town’s charter review. Central to the discussions was how to effectively incorporate feedback from the Collins Center, public input, and other stakeholders into the document. The council emphasized the importance of presenting a report that clearly outlines suggestions under consideration while ensuring transparency and public engagement.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 10/16/25
- 10/17/2025
- 77 Minutes
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Overview: The Amherst Planning Board meeting on October 16 predominantly focused on the significant challenge of student housing, with discussions centered on the University of Massachusetts (UMass) and its implications for the town, alongside proposals for zoning amendments to address housing needs.
