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

Featured Image - 2/23/07

At long last, Fresh Side opens at its new 39 South Pleasant Street location on Monday, February 26th. Click photo to enlarge....

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 12, 2007

Whatever happened to "It takes a village?"

A recurring element in the discussion of school budgets is selfish and short-sighted.

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.

Meals Tax: Always looking for a free lunch

There is plenty of talk about a possible local option meals tax. It would probably work, but is it fair?
February 2007