- MA
- Hampshire County
- 8/1/24
- 08/02/2024
- 86 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Transportation Advisory Committee convened remotely, with a focus on the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail (MCRT) and the approval of a resolution to support its completion. The meeting also included discussions on the Amity Street roundabout project and accessibility improvements for new housing developments.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/31/24
- 08/01/2024
- 83 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Climate Action Committee’s latest meeting focused on the ongoing challenges and developments in the town’s climate action plans, with particular emphasis on the library renovation project and initiatives to transition to electric vehicles.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/31/24
- 08/01/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Planning Board meeting on July 31, 2024, primarily focused on the site plan review for the Jones Library renovation project, approving the plan with conditions despite concerns over budget constraints and sustainability features. The meeting, chaired by Douglas Marshall, saw discussions on modifications to the library project, the necessity of synthetic slate roofing, and the implications of value engineering on the library’s design and sustainability goals.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/29/24
- 07/30/2024
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 7/25/24
- 07/29/2024
- 174 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest meeting of the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals, the board addressed the approval of a special permit for quarry operations and a proposal to convert a single-family dwelling into a non-owner occupied duplex. The meeting, which included discussion on community impact, also included considerations on solar energy projects and management plans for various properties.