March 12, 2008

Recap of the March 10th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board received a status report on request-tracking features of the Town’s new web site, heard updates on DPW projects, and approved plans to proceed with a reconfiguration of the Big Y entrance on University Drive, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

March 04, 2008

Recap of the March 3rd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board learned Town Counsel’s opinion on charging groups using the Common for extra police presence, and received a detailed budget update from John Musante, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

February 27, 2008

Recap of the February 25th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board was updated on the ambulance service agreements, recent budget developments, and the CDBG application, and agreed to sponsor a CPA increase warrant article, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

Recap of the February 11th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board met prior to the Community Budget Forum and approved a new electricity pole, set the upcoming meeting schedule, and considered but did not complete two land releases, among other business at the February 11th meeting.

Recap of the February 4th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board was updated about the Campus Community Coalition; continued discussion of the CDBG application; and heard proposals for new false alarm and speeding fines, among other business at the February 4th meeting.

Recap of the February 2nd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board held a special meeting on Saturday, February 2nd, to discuss budget priorities.

Recap of the January 28th Select Board Meeting

This meeting recap has not yet been posted. This is a placeholder for it.

January 28, 2008

Recap of the January 24th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board met to consider the BCG’s request to call a Special Town Meeting for February 11th in order to discuss budget priorities and override options. The request was rejected in a 2-2 vote.

January 27, 2008

Recap of the January 14th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard a report from the PVTA Administrator, received updates on DPW issues, and considered scenarios for calling a Special Town Meeting, among other business at the January 14th meeting.

January 10, 2008

Recap of the January 7th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard concerns about the new reverse-911 system, discussed the Budget Coordinating Group’s charge, and considered scheduling a Special Town Meeting to address increasing the CPA surcharge, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

December 19, 2007

Recap of the December 17th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board chose committee liaison assignments, discussed the Boy Scouts’ tree sale, set Town Meeting dates and heard a budget update from the Town Manager, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

December 17, 2007

Recap of the December 10th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard about a planned automated system for tracking citizen complaints, dissolved the UMass subprecincts, and presented budget priorities to the Town Manager, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

December 10, 2007

Recap of the December 3rd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard citizen complaints about a bad intersection and fees for a marijuana rally; received Community Development Block Grant updates; and considered budget procedure issues, among other business at the December 3rd meeting.

December 03, 2007

Recap of the November 28th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board approved signing a letter opposing military action against Iran, and voted on its recommendations for Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant regarding Professional Research Park use, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

November 29, 2007

Recap of the November 19th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board set downtown parking policy for the holidays, and made its recommendations on Article 15’s divided lodging motion, and on the College Street rezoning articles, among other business at the November 19th meeting.

November 18, 2007

Recap of the November 15th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board opted not to reconsider its vote on the Spring Street warrant article, approved an equal tax rate for all property classifications, and recommended dismissal of articles 13 and 14, among other business at Thursday’s meeting.

November 11, 2007

Recap of the November 7th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board approved a restaurant liquor license for the UMass Faculty Club, heard an update on a prominent eviction situation, and approved the charge for the new Water Supply Protection Committee, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

November 10, 2007

Recap of the November 5th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board signed the November 28th Special Town Meeting warrant, and took positions on the CPAC open space and Town Hall restoration articles, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

November 06, 2007

Recap of the October 29th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board took positions on warrant articles addressing light manufacturing and reconsideration of the UMass effluent fee waiver, and held a joint election to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees, among other business at the October 29th meeting.

November 05, 2007

Recap of the October 22nd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its recommendations on several Town Meeting articles, including rezoning Spring St. and University Dr., and using CPAC money for Town Hall, among other business at the October 22nd meeting.

October 31, 2007

Recap of the October 20th Four Towns Meeting

The Select Board invited representatives from Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury to meet and share details about each town’s projected financial situation for FY09.

October 30, 2007

Recap of the October 20th Four Boards Meeting

Members of the Select Board, School Committee and Library Trustees met with the Finance Committee to consider current budget issues and policies to guide future financial planning.

October 20, 2007

Recap of the October 19th Select Board Meeting on Budget Priorities

The Select Board held a special meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss FY09 budget policy and priorities.

October 18, 2007

Recap of the October 15th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its recommendations on warrant articles addressing property tax exemptions, fair trade, portable classrooms and zoning changes, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

October 05, 2007

Recap of the October 1st Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its own procedural issues and expectations on several topics, voted to support FY08 budget amendment recommendations, approved 1% COLAs for non-union employees, set the date for the annual election, and continued CPAC funding discussions, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

September 26, 2007

Recap of the September 24th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board waived its right of first refusal on a Market Hill Road property, voted to seek full CPA funding for Town Hall repairs, and heard financial projections for FY09, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

September 19, 2007

Recap of the September 17th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board elected a new ARA member, discussed using CPA funds for Town Hall repairs, heard about the Town Manager’s ambulance fee plans for other towns, and voted on the effluent charge waiver for UMass, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

September 11, 2007

Recap of the September 10th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board received the Emergency Homelessness Task Force reports; heard updates on Lincoln Avenue, the Middle School pool, and the soccer fields; and considered dates for the annual election, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

August 29, 2007

Recap of the August 27th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board discussed the UMass partnership, local purchasing, economic development, and the state of the Plum Brook soccer fields, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

August 28, 2007

Recap of the August 15th joint Select Board meeting with Hadley

Amherst and Hadley officials discussed opportunities for working together, and with UMass, on economic development and other issues facing the two communities.

August 27, 2007

Recap of the August 13th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board approved traffic calming for Lincoln Avenue, considered residential property tax exemptions, and was persuaded not to call a Special Town Meeting for more school funds, among other business at the August 1st meeting.

August 13, 2007

Recap of the August 1st Select Board Meeting

The Select Board rescheduled the ARA election, considered potentially scheduling a Special Town Meeting, heard updates on budget matters, the affordable housing inventory, and possible acquisition of watershed land, among other business at the August 1st meeting.

July 27, 2007

Return of News Nuggets

At long last, a new collection of bits and pieces of information from around town.

July 26, 2007

Recap of the July 23rd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board discussed acquisition of Haskins View and watershed parcels, set dates for a tree removal hearing and the filling of an ARA vacancy, and discussed zoning proposals headed for fall Town Meeting, among other business Monday night.

July 10, 2007

Recap of the July 9th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard an update on House Bill 60 from State Rep. Ellen Story, considered a new budget process proposal, and made numerous committee appointments, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

July 02, 2007

Recap of the June 25th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board granted SME status to several committees, set the new water rate, and discussed State legislation on both affordable housing and surplus land, among other business at last Monday’s meeting.

June 25, 2007

Recap of the June 20th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board took positions on the Dark Sky and North Amherst APR articles, set summer meeting dates, and made committee reappointments, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

June 21, 2007

Recap of the June 18th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board asked about the Regional Schools’ E&D money, and took positions on articles 11 and 32, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

June 18, 2007

Recap of the June 13th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board re-voted its Library Services budget recommendation, and heard an update on the FY07 Elementary School budget, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

June 13, 2007

Recap of the June 11th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board granted SME status to several committees and voted to sign a resolution supporting the Governor’s Municipal Partnership Act, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

June 08, 2007

Recap of the June 6th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board discussed the move to reconsider the Regional Schools vote, planned summer agenda items and tied up loose ends, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

June 06, 2007

Recap of the June 4th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board voted its position on the Regional School Budget, and reallocated money to fund Puffer’s Pond trail maintenance through LSSE, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

June 04, 2007

Recap of the May 31st Select Board Meeting

The Select Board continued to consider its recommendations on a variety of warrant articles, among other business at Thursday’s meeting.

June 03, 2007

Recap of the May 23rd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board took positions on FY07 budget amendments, the regional and elementary school budgets, and CPAC’s historic preservation request, among other business at the May 23rd meeting.

May 23, 2007

Recap of the May 21st Select Board Meeting

The Select Board learned of new developments affecting the regional assessment and signed the warrant for the June 6th Special Town Meeting, among other business Monday evening.

May 20, 2007

Recap of the May 17th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board made budget recommendations on LSSE and Community Services, Fire and EMS, Library Services and other areas, and discussed the June 6th warrant, among other business at Thursday’s meeting.

May 19, 2007

Recap of the May 16th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board took positions on several articles and discussed the elementary school budget, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

May 16, 2007

Recap of the continuation of the 5/14 SB meeting

The Select Board continued its earlier meeting after the conclusion of the joint budget meeting on Monday evening.

Recap of the joint budget meeting

The Select Board, School Committee, Finance Committee and Library Trustees met in joint session to discuss budget recommendations.

May 15, 2007

Recap of the May 14th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board met to consider its budget recommendations prior to the multi-board budget meeting on Monday evening.

May 12, 2007

Recap of the May 10th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its recommendations on several Town Meeting Warrant articles, among other business at Thursday's meeting.

May 09, 2007

Recap of the May 7th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board set a date and time to discuss its budget priorities and took positions on several warrant articles, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

May 07, 2007

Recap of the April 30th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its recommendations on many Town Meeting articles, among other business at the April 30th meeting.

May 04, 2007

News Nuggets

Here are some bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

May 01, 2007

Recap of the April 23rd Select Board Meeting

The Select Board considered its recommendations for a variety of warrant articles, and voted 3-2 to support the override, among other business at the April 23rd meeting.

April 23, 2007

More News Nuggets

Life has disrupted the nuggets lately, but we've managed to put a few of them together here.

April 12, 2007

Recap of the April 9th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board approved SME status for two committees and created restoration recommendations for a 3% budget, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

April 10, 2007

Town Meeting warrant now available

The warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting is now available on-line.

April 09, 2007

News Nuggets

Here’s a collection of bits and pieces of news and information for the second week of April.

April 06, 2007

Recap of the April 4th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board chose a new Chair and Clerk, approved downtown sidewalk work, and considered issues related to the override, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.

April 03, 2007

New oil change and inspection facility opens

Auto Express seeks to provide "first class service" with extended hours and a fancy waiting area.

April 02, 2007

April News Nuggets

Here's a collection of bits and pieces of news and information for the first week of April.

March 29, 2007

Post-Election Nuggets

Here are some nuggets related to the election.

March 25, 2007

Still More News Nuggets

Here is the latest collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

March 21, 2007

Recap of the March 19th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board rejected putting two override amounts on the ballot, then approved that, then rescinded it, and ultimately went with only the original $2.5 million option, among other business at Monday night’s meeting.

March 19, 2007

More News Nuggets

We haven't been too successful in breaking this cycle of recaps and nuggets. One day soon, articles will return. But until then – a couple more nuggets.

March 14, 2007

Recap of the March 12th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board took care of some routine business, but really, it was all about the override at Monday night's meeting.

March 12, 2007

News Nuggets

Here is another collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around Amherst.

March 07, 2007

Recap of the March 5th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board was told of the Meadow Street Appeals Court decision, tweaked the new SME policy, discussed override scenarios at length, and more at Monday’s meeting.

March 02, 2007

Yes, Even More Nuggets

It might seem like we've been reduced to just nuggets and recaps here, but real articles are on the way again, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here are more nuggets.

February 28, 2007

Recap of the February 26th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board increased parking meter limits, upped income limits for the senior tax work-off program, postponed the start of the Annual Town Meeting, and more at Monday night’s meeting.

February 23, 2007

More News Nuggets

We've been woeful with news this week, but at least we have some nuggets.

February 16, 2007

News Nuggets

Here's a collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town, with apologies for last week being nuggetless.

February 15, 2007

Recap of the February 12th Select Board meeting

The Select Board voted to hold a special election May 1st for an override ballot question, created a task force to handle additional community budget discussions, expressed concern about differing interpretations of the new Mutual Aid Agreement, and more at Monday night’s meeting.

February 10, 2007

Town Meeting database to aid and inform voters

How do your Town Meeting reps, Select Board members and candidates represent your interests? New Town Meeting Tally Vote Database aims to help citizens make informed voting decisions.

February 07, 2007

Recap of the February 5th Select Board meeting

The Select Board implemented a new SME policy and heard updates on the Clean Energy Choice program, but mostly, they considered the budget and override situation.

February 02, 2007

More News Nuggets

Here's yet another collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

New store to benefit local residential hospice

High-quality donated clothing, housewares and toys will be sold to raise funds for The Fisher Home, a residential hospice in North Amherst.

January 30, 2007

Recap of the January 29th Select Board meeting

The Select Board adopted the new police Mutual Aid Agreement, discussed the CDBG proposal process, supported flying 250th Anniversary banners, and scheduled discussion of a possible property tax override, among its business at Monday night’s meeting.

January 26, 2007

News Nuggets

Here's another collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

January 25, 2007

Recap of the January 24th Select Board meeting

The Select Board heard updates on the permitting and inspections process, received a budget overview, supported a meals tax, learned details of the new Mutual Aid Agreement, and more at Wednesday’s meeting.

January 24, 2007

Public input wanted at community budget forum

The January 30th Budget Forum will let residents learn about the FY08 budget situation from Town officials, ask questions and provide feedback on priorities for possible spending cuts and tax increases.

January 23, 2007

Homelessness Task Force launches brochure

The Emergency Homelessness Task Force has created a brochure detailing emergency shelter options and other local resources.

Town Clerk's office now taking passport photos

New travel requirements mean more people need passports, and the Clerk's office is ready. A new camera lets them offer complete passport application services, and may increase revenue for the Town.

January 19, 2007

More news nuggets

It’s been a woefully inadequate news week here at inAmherst.com, but at least we have some nuggets for you.

January 17, 2007

Complete FY08 budget proposal now available

The Town Manager's complete FY08 budget proposal, also known as the "budget book," is now available on-line.

January 12, 2007

News nuggets

It’s kind of a slow nugget week, but here’s a small collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

January 11, 2007

Town Manager's budget proposal summary on-line

Before leaving for vacation, Larry Shaffer submitted his summary budget proposal to the Select Board and Finance Committee. That document is now on-line.

January 09, 2007

Recap of January 8th Select Board meeting

The Select Board heard updates on CDBG status, discussed treatments for icy roads, switched the Town to compact fluorescent light bulb use, encouraged creation of special mortgage programs for Town employees, and heard updates on the Mutual Aid Agreement with UMass, among other business conducted at Monday night's meeting.

January 06, 2007

Kanegasaki's Mayor sends greetings to Town

Amherst and its Japanese sister city have exchanged New Year’s greetings. The letter from Kanegasaki was sent by that town’s Mayor, Yoshiichi Takahashi, and it is thought to be the first time the traditional greeting was sent from that office.

January 05, 2007

News nuggets for the new year

Here is the latest collection of bits and pieces of news and information from around town.

January 04, 2007

New home goods store opens on Main Street

The Claw Foot Tub is a new store offering special items for the home, across the street from Emily's house.

January 03, 2007

What's up downtown: business update

Updating the status of some local business openings, closings and relocations.

December 30, 2006

Final 2006 news nuggets

Here are this year's last bits and pieces of news and information.

December 29, 2006

Three responses so far to Special TM resolutions

The United Kingdom’s UN representative, Congressman Barney Frank and a representative for Iranian interests in Washington D.C., have all sent letters regarding Town Meeting’s resolutions on Iraq and Iran. UPDATED to include link to CBS Boston news story with video.

December 19, 2006

Recap of December 18th Select Board meeting

The Select Board raised sewer rates, discussed different emergency management possibilities, heard visions for downtown and how the business community might be better served, and amended its meeting schedule for early-2007, among other business conducted at Monday night’s meeting.

December 18, 2006

Book store preparing for move to new location

Valley Books will move to a new downtown location at the beginning of January, after nearly 20 years in its current space.

December 15, 2006

More News Nuggets

Another collection of little bits of news and information

December 14, 2006

"Focus" will continue, thanks to "Friends of Ken"

Ken Mosakowski’s radio program will carry on, and his memorial service is scheduled for January 20th.

December 12, 2006

House moves from South Pleasant to Potwine

A house formerly owned by The Common School was moved two miles south to Potwine Lane in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday morning.

December 07, 2006

News Nuggets

Another week, another collection of bits and pieces of information about stuff around Town.

December 05, 2006

Recap of December 4th Select Board meeting

The Select Board was updated on the health insurance situation, set dates for the spring election and Town Meeting, voted to not change the tax rate structure, heard updates on Town-wide traffic calming measures, and received concerns about water and sewer issues for the proposed Haskins View development, along with other business at Monday night’s meeting. (UPDATED to include Town Meeting and Election Calendar dates)

December 03, 2006

Celebrating 30 years of service to the community

Friends and supporters gathered Sunday to honor Vangie Westcott’s long service to the Amherst Survival Center and the Amherst community.

December 01, 2006

Merry Maple Celebration postponed

The threat of bad weather forced the last-minute postponement of the Merry Maple Celebration. Festivities will now take place Friday, December 8th.

Fresh Side's So. Pleasant Street move getting closer

An update on the opening of Fresh Side’s new location and the plans for its Main Street space

Boy Scouts continue local holiday tradition

They are a local tradition – a fixture of the holiday season. From the Saturday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, the Boy Scouts sell Christmas trees at Kendrick Park.

November 29, 2006

News Nuggets

This week's bits and pieces of news from all around Town

Saturday book purchases to benefit Jones Library

Jeffery Amherst Bookshop will be donating 10% of purchases made Saturday, December 2nd to the Jones Library. It is also among the downtown stores where shoppers can receive a 20% discount off of one item that day, as part of the annual holiday “Card Day” promotion.

November 22, 2006

Lights! Camera! Action! The cinema is now open

Sell-out crowds including some distinguished audience members greeted the cinema’s opening night. And that was good news for a few nearby businesses as well.

November 21, 2006

Town Counsel resigns per Town Manager's request

Attorney Alan Seewald has resigned his position as Town Counsel, as per the request of Town Manager Larry Shaffer. His letter of resignation was filed with the Town Clerk’s office on Monday afternoon. UPDATED 11/22 to include the press release announcing the change.

November 20, 2006

Downtown decorations have a new look this year

Sidewalk work necessitated some new holiday plans. Those wreaths and ribbons are a small part of expanded Merry Maple festivities.

November 14, 2006

Fall Town Meeting sessions have concluded

Town Meeting appropriated money, promised future appropriations, made new laws, changed old laws, adopted resolutions and more. This article summarizes all the actions taken by Town Meeting on behalf of the residents of Amherst.

November 13, 2006

More News Nuggets

Another collection of bits and pieces and news and updates from around Town

Schools get grant to study increased learning time

Amherst has received a grant from the State’s Board of Education to look into the options for expanding learning time in the district’s seven schools.

November 08, 2006

Kendrick Park is another step closer to reality

With the Town’s recent acquisition of the property, George Smith Kendrick’s park is moving forward, nearly 80 years after he established a Trust for that purpose.

November 03, 2006

Town Meeting pursues international agenda

Links to extensive Town Meeting blog coverage, the warrant from Wednesday’s meeting, attendance and tally vote information for Monday and Wednesday’s sessions, and ACTV’s rebroadcast schedule.

November 01, 2006

Nuggets of news from around town

A little bit of this and a little bit of that – news briefs and updates on a variety of topics

October 30, 2006

Fall Town Meeting convenes Monday evening

Fall Town Meeting gets underway October 30th at the Middle School. An additional Special Town Meeting will be convened November 1st.

October 28, 2006

Tabella Restaurant opens in cinema building

Reviewing the new tapas and wine restaurant that recently opened downtown. The verdict: Fantastic.

October 24, 2006

New store will combine art and basketball

The Art of Basketball merges one man's two passions in one location. The result is part sporting goods store, part art gallery.

Flashing traffic signal faces repair or removal

The traffic light at North Pleasant and Fearing Streets has been in flash mode since a lightning strike in the summer of 2005. Other lights in town were similarly affected by that storm, but were quickly repaired. Why is the one at Fearing Street still flashing?

October 23, 2006

Unitarian Meetinghouse freshens up, opens up

An exterior make-over and lectures about the prized stained glass windows will focus more public attention on the Unitarian Meetinghouse, inside and out.

October 20, 2006

Soak up the silence at Emily's house

The public is invited to escape the noise of modern life and to read, write or reflect in the peace and quiet of the Dickinson Homestead.

October 19, 2006

Laws of the land: local liquor retail regulations

More than you ever wanted to know about why some stores can sell alcohol, others can't, and how the upcoming ballot initiative about wine-only sales in grocery stores impacts the legislative landscape.

October 16, 2006

Looking forward to Pho: new noodles downtown

A new Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant will open on Boltwood Walk in a couple of weeks, in the space last occupied by Green Market.

Shelter Sunday a big success for 18th year

Volunteers collected more than $14 thousand Sunday by canvassing local neighborhoods. Traditionally, donations mailed after the event roughly match those collected door-to-door.

October 14, 2006

New grocery store coming soon to Main Street

Amherst Grocery Store will soon open downtown, across from the Emily Dickinson Homestead, and will provide traditional and Indian grocery and convenience items.

October 13, 2006

Master plan kicks off with first community session

The first of five planned Idea Gatherings was held Thursday evening. Four sessions remain and all who live, work, study or play in Amherst are encouraged to choose one to attend.

October 12, 2006

Grace Church begins major renovation project

In an effort to improve accessibility and create new spaces, Grace Church is starting a $2 million renovation which is predicted to take about nine months.

Knock knock: It's a Shelter Sunday volunteer

October 15th is Shelter Sunday, when hundreds of volunteers will go door-to-door to raise funds for local organizations supporting the homeless and others in need in our community.

October 10, 2006

Emily Dickinson conference includes public events

This weekend's conference features private tours, readings and other activities, and also includes several events that are open to the public.

Foliage walk helps provide "A Better Chance"

Saturday's scenic trek on area hiking trails is an annual fundraiser for the ABC program. This is the 35th year of the popular Foliage Walk.

October 09, 2006

Students take a different view of Columbus Day

Student protest draws attention to a different interpretation of the Columbus Day holiday.

October 07, 2006

Parking garage entry beautified by new mural

A colorful mural incorporating local elements is being painted on the entry ramp wall of the parking garage.

October 06, 2006

Art Walk Block Party celebrates art and downtown

Thursday night's downtown celebration enticed the crowds with street performers, free goodies and numerous art exhibits.

October 04, 2006

Clothesline Project promotes awareness and help

The colorful line of T-shirts on display downtown today are not for sale. Their intense messages of anger, healing and protest promote awareness of violence against youth and the programs that are available to help.

M&M Links is part of cinema building's revival

A mother and daughter team up to offer handmade and imported jewelry and accessories at a new store in the Amherst Cinema building.

October 02, 2006

Flag honors military service of local fire fighter

The flag flying over the fire station downtown is in honor of Ron Ryczek’s National Guard service in Iraq.

October 01, 2006

Aniello plans new hot spot in Pinocchio’s old space

Plans are in the works for a new restaurant from Mauro Aniello to fill the space La Cucina di Pinocchio occupied until a fire shut it down more than a year ago.

Meetings seek to gather community input

It’s time for community members to add their thoughts and ideas about Amherst’s future to the Master Plan process. Five meetings have been scheduled for that purpose.

September 30, 2006

New temporary branch office at fire-ravaged bank site

More progress is made at the Bank of America site as a new pre-fab facility is prepared, the mobile banking truck departs and the original bank vault is removed.