Category: Civic Engagement & Elections
In Defense of the Charter Review Committee
Does Amherst have a democracy problem?
Charter Review on Final Approach: Town Council Defines Plan to Review, Vote on Charter Revisions
Hanneke, Walker to Lead New Town Council
Charter Review Committee Publishes Preliminary Recommendations
Walker, Hanneke, and Churchill Win At-Large Town Council Seats
District Candidates for Town Council Wrestle with Budget & Housing Challenges
Candidates Discuss Budgets, Housing, Infrastructure and More at Amherst Current-sponsored Debate
No Kings Rally in Amherst: Here are the Best Signs
The Amherst Current Announces Candidate Debates
Town Council Considers Zoning Bylaws to Limit Student Housing
2025 Election Issues: Our View
Voters have had more choices, but now we need more candidates.
Town Council Approves Amherst Black Reparations Committee Charge as Successor body to AHRA
Steinberg Steps Aside, Shares Thoughts
2025 Election Information Now on The Amherst Current
Town Council Adopts Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year, Raises Water and Sewer Rates
Town Manager Recommends $2.25 Million Increase in School Funding, Freezes for 6.4 Town Positions for FY2026
Town Council Continues Work on Forming Reparations Committee and Fiscal Taskforce
Town Council Endorses Jones Library Project, Rejects Motion to Stop Funding
Town Council supports increased education funding amid looming budget crisis.
Transferring Silent H to NoHo Brings Windfall for Amherst Stakeholders
Town Council Rejects School Funding Formula and discusses Tax Override in 5 Hour Meeting
Percent for Art Bylaw Discussion Postponed Again
Reflections on the Work of the Resident Oversight Board Advisory Committee
Town Council Appropriates $2.8 Million for Bangs Community Center Improvements
Town Council Hears OML Complaint, Increases Funding for Roads and Sidewalks, Establishes Town Manager Goals
Town Council Postpones Standing Committee Appointments, Works on Town Manager Goals
Town Council Elects Griesemer for Seventh Term as Council President; Authorizes Debt for ARHS Track Project
Town Council Approves New Roundabout, Asks for Proposal to Increase Funding for Roads and Sidewalks
Stan Rosenberg is Concerned About the Tone of Public Dialogue
“Gratitude – Success – Optimism”– Town Manager Delivers 2024 State of the Town
Town Council Opposes Charter School Expansion, Hears the State of the Town Addresses
Town Council Hears Public Comment on the Budget, Rejects Additional Funding for Roads and Sidewalks, Establishes School Zones
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