Amherst Finance Committee Reviews Audit Findings and Financial Planning Amid Rising Liabilities

Overview: The Amherst Finance Committee meeting, held on October 28, centered around discussions on the town’s fiscal health, focusing on the clean audit report for fiscal year 2024, the significant liabilities related to pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB), and strategic financial planning for major projects like the Fort River and library initiatives.

Amherst Committee Considers New Bylaw for Public Urination and Defecation, Aims to Protect Quality of Life

Overview: At a recent meeting of the Amherst Governance Organization and Legislation Committee, discussions focused on a proposed bylaw addressing public urination and defecation, a new public ways policy, and the setting of goals for the upcoming year. These discussions were deemed critical given their potential impact on community quality of life, public policy, and governance procedures.

Amherst Cultural Council Grapples with Efficient Grant Proposal Scoring Amid Financial Uncertainties

Overview: The Amherst Cultural Council’s recent meeting focused on streamlining the grant proposal scoring process using a master Excel spreadsheet system and addressing financial uncertainties due to a backlog in paperwork caused by a former comptroller’s departure. The council’s discussions revolved around these issues.

Amherst Zoning Board Evaluates Solar Array Proposal Amid Other Key Deliberations

Overview: The Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals tackled several significant agenda items during a recent meeting, focusing primarily on the continuation of a special permit application for a solar array on East Pleasant Street. The board also discussed procedural issues for a property on High Street and approved a conversion proposal for a residential structure, alongside other administrative matters.

Amherst Community Resources Committee Advances Key Housing and Solar Initiatives

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Amherst Community Resources Committee, members deliberated on several significant projects, including a zoning map change, updates on solar bylaw draft regulations, and the town’s housing production plan.