- MA
- Hampshire County
- 8/8/24
- 08/09/2024
- 124 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board’s recent meeting saw the approval of a $350,000 allocation to support a local housing project, along with discussions on future funding strategies and community engagement plans.
- MA
- Hampshire County
- 8/5/24
- 08/06/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Historical Commission’s recent meeting featured the approval of a preservation restriction agreement with the Amherst Women’s Club, a step in ensuring the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the historic property. Additionally, the commission discussed numerous topics, including the enhancement of the inventory of 20th-century buildings and the potential use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for various projects.
- 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.