January 28, 2008

Recap of the January 24th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board met to consider the BCG’s request to call a Special Town Meeting for February 11th in order to discuss budget priorities and override options. The request was rejected in a 2-2 vote.

January 27, 2008

Recap of the January 14th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard a report from the PVTA Administrator, received updates on DPW issues, and considered scenarios for calling a Special Town Meeting, among other business at the January 14th meeting.

January 22, 2008

Featured Image - 1/22/08

The waterfall at Puffer's Pond is semi-frozen but flowing.Click photo to enlarge....

Depends how you define responsibility

If the Budget Coordinating Group shouldn’t try to identify and advocate for whatever it believes is the best course of action for Amherst, then what is the point?

January 17, 2008

Town Manager's proposed budget now available

The proposed FY09 budget with details of proposed cuts and prioritized restorations is now available.

January 10, 2008

Recap of the January 7th Select Board Meeting

The Select Board heard concerns about the new reverse-911 system, discussed the Budget Coordinating Group’s charge, and considered scheduling a Special Town Meeting to address increasing the CPA surcharge, among other business at Monday’s meeting.

January 07, 2008

Fundraiser to benefit Town’s 250th anniversary

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee is holding a benefit party, and has just launched a web site.
January 2008