July 31, 2007

Pondering Town Meeting

Town Meeting needs to become more relevant in order to be more effective. But how?

July 30, 2007

Featured Image 7-30-07

There are autos among the apple trees at Atkins Farms’ weekly Cruise Night. Classic cars and the people who love them gather Monday evenings to enjoy ice cream, hot dogs and nostalgia.Click photo to enlarge....

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 20, 2007

New Town Counsel announced

Joel B. Bard of Kopelman and Paige, P.C. will be Amherst’s new Town Counsel, starting August 1st.

July 16, 2007

Amherst makes Money Magazine's town rankings

The town may not be ranked with the 100 “best,” but it is high on the magazine’s lists of most singles and youngest populations.

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.

Chinese school chooses Amherst location

Announcement of the South Amherst site was made on Larry Kelley’s blog.

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.
July 2007