Final 2006 news nuggets
Here are this year's last bits and pieces of news and information.
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December 30, 2006
December 29, 2006
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The street light casts dramatic shadows on Grace Church.Click photo to enlarge....
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 22, 2006
Sunwheel gathering marks first winter sunrise
A crowd gathered at the UMass Sunwheel to mark the first sunrise of winter 2006.
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
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One downtown business features some unique “ornaments” in its holiday decorations.Click photo to enlarge....
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
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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
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Early Tuesday morning, this house moved from South Pleasant Street to Potwine Lane.Click photo for story....
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 11, 2006
Sights and Scenes from the Merry Maple festivities
Friday evening’s Merry Maple Celebration brought out the crowds, despite the postponement and the frigid temperatures. On the Common, Santa Claus and the UMass marching band capped off the expanded festivities, and the Merry Maple twinkled brightly.
December 07, 2006
News Nuggets
Another week, another collection of bits and pieces of information about stuff around Town.
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Elijah Boltwood’s Tavern at the Lord Jeff shows its holiday spirit.Click photo to enlarge....
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 04, 2006
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Lunch time Monday brought a brief but intense snow flurry downtown.Click photo to enlarge....
Many down sides to split tax rates
Shifting the burden of property taxation sounds like a good idea. But it only barely helps those it is intended to assist and it creates a host of new problems.
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
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The Loose Goose Café is decorated with lights for the holiday season.Click photo to enlarge....
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.
December 2006
