- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/29/24
- 04/30/2024
- 135 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Historic District Commission recently convened to deliberate on several property applications, with the most issue being a proposed three-unit structure on Fearing Street. While some applications, such as exterior lighting on a garage on Mclellan and window replacements on Sunset, were approved with relative ease and public support, the Fearing Street project sparked debate regarding its scale, design, and compatibility with the historic neighborhood.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/25/24
- 04/30/2024
- 181 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals’ recent meeting primarily focused on the environmental implications of a proposed solar photovoltaic array, sparking discussions about the need for thorough peer review and the project’s potential impact on local ecosystems. Public commentary and board discourse also centered on procedural matters and the construction of a single-family home on a flag lot, including considerations for dark sky compliant lighting.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/24/24
- 04/30/2024
- 172 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Conservation Commission focused on urgent infrastructure repairs and environmental management, with emphasis on the emergency certifications for road and bridge repairs due to recent storm damage. The meeting also addressed concerns over invasive species management, a proposed historic site development, and violations regarding tree cutting within a wetland boundary.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/18/24
- 04/19/2024
- 69 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Transportation Advisory Committee recently convened to discuss major revisions to the Heatherstone Road project, a proposal that includes the removal of a median, the addition of sidewalks, crosswalks, and traffic calming measures such as mini roundabouts. The committee’s deliberations also touched on various community concerns and the upcoming Walk Bike to School Week activities.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 4/18/24
- 04/19/2024
- 96 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) recently convened to deliberate on a significant modification to a special permit, focusing on the conversion of an owner-occupied property to a rental space and the associated implications for neighborhood dynamics and zoning regulations. The discussion was intense and multifaceted, covering the responsibilities of a resident manager, the impact of non-owner-occupied rentals on the community, and the legal intricacies of leasing arrangements.