June 27, 2007

UMass finally purchases fraternity land

The sale of the former fraternity parcels on North Pleasant Street is now official.

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 22, 2007

Inauguration funds to benefit local organizations

Four local non-profits will receive $2,500 grants from money leftover from the Governor’s inauguration.

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 17, 2007

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The sun sets behind the UMass campus, silhouetting the library and the chapel.Click photo to enlarge....

June 13, 2007

Featured Image - 6/13/07

Tents are being set up on the Common for the Taste of Amherst, which runs from Thursday, June 14th through Sunday, June 17th, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.Click photo to enlarge....

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

Featured Image - 6/4/07

The silhouette of the University of Hokkaido campus skyline looks out over the UMass campus skyline at the William S. Clark Memorial on Clark Hill Road.Click photo to enlarge....

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.

June 01, 2007

New charter school approved

The Chinese immersion school received the only new charter granted this year.
June 2007