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Ice and water glisten on the partially-frozen Fort River at Groff Park.Click photo to enlarge....
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January 31, 2007
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.
Slow commercial growth contributes to budget crisis
The growth rate of Amherst's commercial tax base is among the lowest in the state, and this has been a major contributing factor in the budget crisis currently facing the town.
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.
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Light snow and morning sun compliment College Hall on South Pleasant Street.Click photo to enlarge....
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
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Utility workers remove light poles from the rear of North Pleasant Street’s former “Fraternity Row” property, among the final steps of clearing the land before UMass purchases it from Alpha Tau Gamma, Inc.Click photo to enlarge....
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.
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Just another beautiful spring day on campus – in January. Temperatures hovered around 50-degrees Wednesday afternoon.Click photo to enlarge....
January 2007
