New web site for Select Board coverage
Because writing about the Select Board from the inside is different, I’ve decided to do that on a different site, with a different format.
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April 14, 2008
April 08, 2008
Photos on-line from Red Sox trophy event
See friends and neighbors posing with the 2004 and 2007 World Series trophies.
April 03, 2008
Red Sox trophies coming to Amherst
Visit the World Series trophies at Town Hall, Saturday, April 5th.
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 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.
November 29, 2007
The Next Step
This site, the Town Meeting blog and the tally vote database all spring from the same belief: that participation, information and accountability are vital for good government. Now it’s time to take that belief a step further.
November 01, 2007
Amherst might owe you money
Unclaimed funds will be considered “abandoned” and returned to the Town’s general fund.
October 24, 2007
Experts to address economic development
UMass is sponsoring a panel discussion October 30th on economic development issues, in collaboration with Amherst and Hadley town officials.
October 15, 2007
Ideas for open space and recreation wanted
Public input is needed as Amherst updates its Open Space and Recreation Plan. Two upcoming meetings will gather community comment.
October 02, 2007
Art Walk Block Party Thursday, October 4th
Come downtown Thursday evening for gallery tours, street performers, and a wrap-up party at the Lord Jeff.
September 25, 2007
Public Premiere of Master Plan Thursday
The big public intro of the Master Plan draft will be Thursday evening at Bangs Center.
September 12, 2007
Select Board seeks public input on budget
The Select Board is inviting the public to offer its FY09 budget priorities at a meeting to be held September 20th.
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
Chinese school chooses Amherst location
Announcement of the South Amherst site was made on Larry Kelley’s blog.
June 27, 2007
UMass finally purchases fraternity land
The sale of the former fraternity parcels on North Pleasant Street is now official.
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 01, 2007
New charter school approved
The Chinese immersion school received the only new charter granted this year.
May 31, 2007
Stalling for time
Yes, the Select Board met May 23rd. No, the recap still hasn't been posted a week later. The long version is still pending, but here's the infobit version.
May 22, 2007
It's time to pay your dog tax
Dog licenses must be renewed by May 31st or face a $30 late fee.
May 20, 2007
Welcome to Infobits
Infobits are tiny timely tidbits of Amherst information.
