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Tag: Town Charter

Amherst Town Hall
March 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Town Council Advances Package of Charter Changes, Refers CPA Recommendation to Finance Committee

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

In Defense of the Charter Review Committee

January 15, 2026 The Amherst Current

Does Amherst have a democracy problem? 

Amherst Town Hall
January 14, 2026 The Amherst Current

Charter Review on Final Approach: Town Council Defines Plan to Review, Vote on Charter Revisions

Amherst Town Hall
December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 The Amherst Current

Charter Review Committee Publishes Preliminary Recommendations

Amherst Town Hall
August 26, 2025 The Amherst Current

Voters have had more choices, but now we need more candidates.

February 15, 2024December 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Town Charter is Up for Review. What’s Next?

August 23, 2021December 8, 2025 The Amherst Current

Reflections on the Charter: Ranked-choice voting

July 19, 2021December 8, 2025 Sarah Marshall

Reflections on the Charter: Participatory budgeting

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  1. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 28, 2026

    I think there’s reason for hope. During the recent Zoom session discussing the future of the Hampshire College property, the…

  2. Anna P. Goldstein's avatar
    Anna P. Goldstein on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 25, 2026

    Thank you for this well-reasoned argument. I’m a downtown homeowner and would love to see more off campus housing built…

  3. Joe Mascis's avatar
    Joe Mascis on Amherst Forward: “We’re Closing One Chapter. We Hope You’ll Write the Next.”July 23, 2026

    It is very fitting that Ms. Shiao would make implications about Mr. Morse's character in a comment on this post…

  4. cindajonescowls's avatar
    Cinda Jones on DPW Move Pushed Past October Target; Council Reviews Wildwood, Ruxton, West Street OptionsJuly 22, 2026

    The Hampshire College DPW is off campus located west of Applewood on a main road. This seems like a potential…

  5. Richard Morse's avatar
    Richard Morse on Amherst Forward: “We’re Closing One Chapter. We Hope You’ll Write the Next.”July 15, 2026

    No, it wasn't disagreement that I objected to, Ms. Shiao. That's perfectly legitimate. It was the blanket, irrational distrust of…

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