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Author: Allison B. McDonald

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 Allison B. McDonald

Amherst Week Ahead 02.02.26

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My Vision for The Amherst Current

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  1. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 24, 2026

    Ira, (1) The Legislature specifically heard the argument you're making (Amendment #117) and rejected it. Local coverage is available here:…

  2. irabryck's avatar
    ira bryck on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 23, 2026

    (1) YOU: Owner-occupancy requirements have virtually no health/safety/welfare justification. They merely ensure that students can’t rent both the house and…

  3. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 23, 2026

    Ira, You're right about the attic. The ZBA's reading is reasonable, and I'd support fixing the definition. But this debate…

  4. irabryck's avatar
    ira bryck on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 23, 2026

    No person or government body in Amherst is resisting construction of 900 square foot ADUs, or 1200 square foot ADUs,…

  5. cheerfully23400cbb9b's avatar
    Mary Lou Conca on Amherst H.S. Celebrates New Track & Field; Will Host Track Meets for First Time in YearsSeptember 8, 2026

    Have they responsibility used natural turf? free of PFAS?

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