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Tag: Zoning

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 The Amherst Current

Hampshire College Campus Zoning Study Kicks Off with Strong Public Interest

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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. 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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