Amherst Planning Board Advances Mixed-Use Development Amidst Accessibility and Housing Discussions

Overview: The Amherst Planning Board meeting focused on initiatives, including the approval of a mixed-use development project and plans for an accessible walkway at the Munson Memorial Library. The discussions also touched on broader housing strategies in response to growing community needs and the university’s influence on local demographics.

Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board Sets Ambitious Goal of Developing 200 Homes in Five Years

Overview: In their recent meeting, the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust Board unveiled an ambitious strategic plan with the target of developing 200 housing units within the next five years. The board’s strategy focuses on both rental and homeownership opportunities, emphasizing the need to enhance the local development environment to alleviate rent pressures.

Amherst Town Council Advances Black Reparations Efforts Amid Broader Governance Discussions

Overview: In a June 30, 2025, meeting marked by robust discourse, the Amherst Town Council took steps toward formalizing the charge of the Amherst Black Reparations Committee (ABRC). This development was part of a broader agenda packed with discussions about community representation, planning board appointments, and public safety issues related to ICE activities.

Amherst Town Council Discusses Charter Changes and Budget Processes Amidst Public Engagement Efforts

Overview: The Amherst Town Council convened to deliberate on proposed changes to the town charter and tackle ongoing budget processes.

Amherst Conservation Commission Debates Wetland Impact of Proposed Development

Overview: The Amherst Conservation Commission’s recent meeting centered on the contentious issue of a proposed development project near wetlands, highlighting the complex interplay between environmental regulations and community development needs. The commission evaluated the impacts of the project on wetland buffer zones, debated procedural strategies, and discussed ongoing projects to ensure compliance with local bylaws.