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October 13, 2025February 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Proposed Zoning Articles are Tax-Shelters for Developers 

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 The Amherst Current

Amherst property owners may have more opportunities to build ADUs as a result of a new state law

January 25, 2024August 19, 2024 The Amherst Current

The Case for Accessory Dwelling Units

January 18, 2024January 17, 2024 The Amherst Current

Planning for Amherst’s Missing Middle

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  1. meginamherst's avatar
    Meg Gage on Amherst Week Ahead 06.01.26June 1, 2026

    Thanks for covering the North Church event!!! Meg

  2. Rick Cowan's avatar
    Rick Cowan on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 28, 2026

    Thanks for this coverage of barriers to housing construction in Amherst. I've shared it with housing advocates in our town…

  3. gerryweiss50's avatar
    gerryweiss50 on Town Council Hears Stark Rental Inspection Data; Residents Decry Loss of Affordable Housing Project May 28, 2026

    Thank you for your reply. While I don't agree with your policy, I understand it.

  4. The Amherst Current's avatar
    The Amherst Current on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 27, 2026

    Comment from Nick Grabbe: Thanks to Erin Jacque for setting the record straight on the procedure by which the proposed…

  5. Erin Jacque's avatar
    Erin Jacque on The best tribute to Connie Kruger would be to build more housing.May 27, 2026

    Just a note that the Amherst Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for the Hampshire Housing project behind…

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