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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. Maren's avatar
    Maren C Tirabassi on Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.September 28, 2026

    Fascinating. Glad to know this.

  2. David Farnham's avatar
    David Farnham on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 27, 2026

    Brendan : The call to the police of a noise complaint,is recorded by the police for any house where they…

  3. Brendan Kuntz's avatar
    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Go on their record? What record should be created for a person who is in college and consuming alcohol on…

  4. Brendan Kuntz's avatar
    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Evan! I love reading your stuff. Don't forget to advocate AGAINST Question 7. That's a NO for those who make…

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    David, I agree with you completely. Amherst residents' relationship with students is better than it's ever been. Alcohol use among…

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