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Category: Built Environment

Roads, Sidewalks, Public Buildings and Infrastructure

March 7, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

A civil conversation, Part 2

March 3, 2022May 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Designing for education

February 28, 2022March 1, 2022 Sarah Marshall

Let’s declare a moratorium on moratoriums

February 24, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Rental bylaw, garage decisions on Town Council’s to-do list

February 21, 2022January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Town-wide solar assessment should precede solar zoning bylaw

February 12, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Too big? Too expensive? Don’t panic!

February 7, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

A civil conversation, part 1

February 3, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

The next two years, part 1

February 1, 2022May 4, 2024 Sarah Marshall

Amherst elementary school building project: update

January 27, 2022January 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

Two views on solar moratorium

January 12, 2022November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Judge decides in Town’s favor on Jones Library lawsuits

December 15, 2021May 4, 2024 Sarah Marshall

An update from the School Committee and Building Committee chairs

December 13, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

CVS option for a parking garage should not be ruled out

December 3, 2021May 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Vote on elementary school project is not likely before 2023

December 1, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

It’s crunch time on Town Council and tempers are flaring

November 25, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Town receives first installment of state library grant

November 19, 2021May 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Elementary school building projects kicks into higher gear

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Balance, not labels, needed in our debate over development

October 28, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

The Amherst Business Improvement District corrects the record

October 27, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

I went from skeptic to supporter on Jones Library project

October 24, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

True or False?

October 20, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Jones Library Trustees announce anti-racism policy for the Building Committee

October 14, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Two energy experts endorse Jones Library renovation project

October 9, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Rumors on library plan refuted

September 20, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

In their own words

September 2, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Deciphering downtown parking

August 30, 2021December 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Can we afford four building projects? Yes! Here’s how

August 19, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Want action on climate? On Nov. 2, vote “yes”

August 9, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Vital to all, but getting no respect

August 5, 2021August 4, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Preservation and Development Can Work Together

August 3, 2021November 3, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Editors’ Note

August 2, 2021November 12, 2023 Sarah Marshall

Why Amherst needs the Jones Library project ASAP

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Let’s densify!

July 26, 2021May 4, 2024 Sarah Marshall

A Historic Vote is Coming on a Long-overdue Elementary School

July 12, 2021July 11, 2021 Sarah Marshall

Amherst House Prices Shoot Up

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    Freke Ette on The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of LegislationFebruary 27, 2026

    Thank you for your comments, Michele. I especially appreciate your close reading and measured objections to my arguments. Before addressing…

  2. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Past Amherst Town Council votes similar to the ICE resolution: - Ceasefire in Gaza (2024) - Support for Ukraine (2022)…

  3. Cinda Jones's avatar
    Cinda Jones on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Attorney / Chair Hanneke - With absolute horror for ICE and the travesty and terror of their threats to the…

  4. Richard B. Morse's avatar
    Richard B. Morse on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    I salute Council members Hanneke and Ryan for their abstentions on this latest empty resolution, abstentions which require some fortitude…

  5. allegra clark's avatar
    allegra clark on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Just to clarify the council voted to refer the roof project to finance committee

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