- MA
- Hampshire County
- 6/6/24
- 06/07/2024
- 143 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent session, Amherst Town Council voted to remove restrictions on a much-debated track and field project. This decision paves the way for additional funding and the potential reorientation of the track. The meeting covered several key points, including public support for the project, financial updates, and discussions on the project’s options and their implications.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 57 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Conservation Commission’s recent meeting saw discussion on the draft agricultural policy for conservation land, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and community access. The policy, which is still in the draft phase, has been the subject of extensive deliberation, with the Commission examining new sections and revisiting previously discussed topics. Key points of debate included the preference for Amherst residents in accessing agricultural opportunities, the use of nonlethal methods for land management, and the potential incorporation of a sliding scale for fees associated with land use.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 117 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Finance Committee recently convened to tackle pressing budgetary concerns, with particular focus on the police department’s staffing issues and the Department of Public Works’ (DPW) infrastructure challenges. The police department’s need for increased staff due to overtime pressures, and the DPW’s discussion on environmental compliance, stormwater management, and the construction of a new headquarters were at the forefront of the meeting’s agenda.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 82 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Amherst Library Board of Trustees grappled with the financial and design challenges of the library building project. The discussions centered on exploring various cost-saving measures, reviewing potential redesign fees, and considering the environmental sustainability of construction materials and methods.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 5/28/24
- 05/29/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently engaged in an extensive and discussion surrounding the draft of a new solar bylaw and the sufficiency of the candidate pool for planning board appointments. The meeting, which was conducted remotely, highlighted the committee’s efforts to refine the solar bylaw, addressing the complexities of applicability, Nexus statements, and public comments on the preservation of farmland and forest land. Additionally, the committee wrestled with the challenge of ensuring a robust pool of candidates for upcoming planning board vacancies.