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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.
Posted on April 14, 2008 12:48 AM
Recap of the March 10th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board received a status report on request-tracking features of the Town’s new web site, heard updates on DPW projects, and approved plans to proceed with a reconfiguration of the Big Y entrance on University Drive, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on March 12, 2008 06:21 AM
Recap of the March 3rd Select Board Meeting
The Select Board learned Town Counsel’s opinion on charging groups using the Common for extra police presence, and received a detailed budget update from John Musante, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on March 4, 2008 05:18 PM
Recap of the February 25th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board was updated on the ambulance service agreements, recent budget developments, and the CDBG application, and agreed to sponsor a CPA increase warrant article, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on February 27, 2008 11:09 PM
Recap of the February 11th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board met prior to the Community Budget Forum and approved a new electricity pole, set the upcoming meeting schedule, and considered but did not complete two land releases, among other business at the February 11th meeting.
Posted on February 27, 2008 01:23 PM
Recap of the February 4th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board was updated about the Campus Community Coalition; continued discussion of the CDBG application; and heard proposals for new false alarm and speeding fines, among other business at the February 4th meeting.
Posted on February 27, 2008 01:06 PM
Recap of the February 2nd Select Board Meeting
The Select Board held a special meeting on Saturday, February 2nd, to discuss budget priorities.
Posted on February 27, 2008 12:21 PM
Recap of the January 28th Select Board Meeting
This meeting recap has not yet been posted. This is a placeholder for it.
Posted on February 27, 2008 12:18 PM
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.
Posted on January 28, 2008 08:35 AM
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.
Posted on January 27, 2008 09:58 PM
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.
Posted on January 10, 2008 10:50 PM
Recap of the December 17th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board chose committee liaison assignments, discussed the Boy Scouts’ tree sale, set Town Meeting dates and heard a budget update from the Town Manager, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on December 19, 2007 01:13 AM
Recap of the December 10th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board heard about a planned automated system for tracking citizen complaints, dissolved the UMass subprecincts, and presented budget priorities to the Town Manager, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on December 17, 2007 12:48 AM
Recap of the December 3rd Select Board Meeting
The Select Board heard citizen complaints about a bad intersection and fees for a marijuana rally; received Community Development Block Grant updates; and considered budget procedure issues, among other business at the December 3rd meeting.
Posted on December 10, 2007 05:30 PM
Recap of the November 28th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board approved signing a letter opposing military action against Iran, and voted on its recommendations for Article 1 on the Special Town Meeting warrant regarding Professional Research Park use, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted on December 3, 2007 11:23 PM
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.
Posted on November 29, 2007 04:33 PM
Recap of the November 19th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board set downtown parking policy for the holidays, and made its recommendations on Article 15’s divided lodging motion, and on the College Street rezoning articles, among other business at the November 19th meeting.
Posted on November 29, 2007 09:19 AM
Recap of the November 15th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board opted not to reconsider its vote on the Spring Street warrant article, approved an equal tax rate for all property classifications, and recommended dismissal of articles 13 and 14, among other business at Thursday’s meeting.
Posted on November 18, 2007 08:48 PM
Recap of the November 7th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board approved a restaurant liquor license for the UMass Faculty Club, heard an update on a prominent eviction situation, and approved the charge for the new Water Supply Protection Committee, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted on November 11, 2007 01:15 PM
Recap of the November 5th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board signed the November 28th Special Town Meeting warrant, and took positions on the CPAC open space and Town Hall restoration articles, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on November 10, 2007 11:53 PM
Recap of the October 29th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board took positions on warrant articles addressing light manufacturing and reconsideration of the UMass effluent fee waiver, and held a joint election to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees, among other business at the October 29th meeting.
Posted on November 6, 2007 01:36 PM
Recap of the October 22nd Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its recommendations on several Town Meeting articles, including rezoning Spring St. and University Dr., and using CPAC money for Town Hall, among other business at the October 22nd meeting.
Posted on November 5, 2007 04:18 PM
Recap of the October 20th Four Towns Meeting
The Select Board invited representatives from Pelham, Leverett and Shutesbury to meet and share details about each town’s projected financial situation for FY09.
Posted on October 31, 2007 10:31 PM
Town Meeting Central
Complete results for Fall 2007 Town Meeting. (Tally Vote Database updated 11/29; TM blog not yet updated for final session.)
Posted on October 30, 2007 09:11 PM
Recap of the October 20th Four Boards Meeting
Members of the Select Board, School Committee and Library Trustees met with the Finance Committee to consider current budget issues and policies to guide future financial planning.
Posted on October 30, 2007 08:16 PM
Recap of the October 19th Select Board Meeting on Budget Priorities
The Select Board held a special meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss FY09 budget policy and priorities.
Posted on October 20, 2007 12:16 AM
Recap of the October 15th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its recommendations on warrant articles addressing property tax exemptions, fair trade, portable classrooms and zoning changes, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on October 18, 2007 07:02 AM
Recap of the October 1st Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its own procedural issues and expectations on several topics, voted to support FY08 budget amendment recommendations, approved 1% COLAs for non-union employees, set the date for the annual election, and continued CPAC funding discussions, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on October 5, 2007 02:20 AM
Recap of the September 24th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board waived its right of first refusal on a Market Hill Road property, voted to seek full CPA funding for Town Hall repairs, and heard financial projections for FY09, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on September 26, 2007 11:53 PM
Recap of the September 17th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board elected a new ARA member, discussed using CPA funds for Town Hall repairs, heard about the Town Manager’s ambulance fee plans for other towns, and voted on the effluent charge waiver for UMass, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on September 19, 2007 03:20 AM
Recap of the September 10th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board received the Emergency Homelessness Task Force reports; heard updates on Lincoln Avenue, the Middle School pool, and the soccer fields; and considered dates for the annual election, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on September 11, 2007 10:44 PM
Recap of the August 27th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board discussed the UMass partnership, local purchasing, economic development, and the state of the Plum Brook soccer fields, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on August 29, 2007 06:14 PM
Recap of the August 15th joint Select Board meeting with Hadley
Amherst and Hadley officials discussed opportunities for working together, and with UMass, on economic development and other issues facing the two communities.
Posted on August 28, 2007 01:22 PM
Recap of the August 13th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board approved traffic calming for Lincoln Avenue, considered residential property tax exemptions, and was persuaded not to call a Special Town Meeting for more school funds, among other business at the August 1st meeting.
Posted on August 27, 2007 07:37 AM
Recap of the August 1st Select Board Meeting
The Select Board rescheduled the ARA election, considered potentially scheduling a Special Town Meeting, heard updates on budget matters, the affordable housing inventory, and possible acquisition of watershed land, among other business at the August 1st meeting.
Posted on August 13, 2007 09:38 AM
Return of News Nuggets
At long last, a new collection of bits and pieces of information from around town.
Posted on July 27, 2007 08:22 PM
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.
Posted on July 26, 2007 10:00 AM
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.
Posted on July 10, 2007 10:00 PM
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.
Posted on July 2, 2007 08:22 AM
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.
Posted on June 25, 2007 05:11 PM
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.
Posted on June 21, 2007 09:47 AM
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.
Posted on June 18, 2007 05:05 PM
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.
Posted on June 13, 2007 02:38 PM
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.
Posted on June 8, 2007 06:31 PM
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.
Posted on June 6, 2007 04:28 PM
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.
Posted on June 4, 2007 09:57 AM
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.
Posted on June 3, 2007 07:59 PM
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.
Posted on May 31, 2007 05:11 PM
Recap of the May 21st Select Board Meeting
The Select Board learned of new developments affecting the regional assessment and signed the warrant for the June 6th Special Town Meeting, among other business Monday evening.
Posted on May 23, 2007 12:59 AM
Recap of the May 17th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board made budget recommendations on LSSE and Community Services, Fire and EMS, Library Services and other areas, and discussed the June 6th warrant, among other business at Thursday’s meeting.
Posted on May 20, 2007 01:45 PM
Recap of the May 16th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board took positions on several articles and discussed the elementary school budget, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted on May 19, 2007 10:53 PM
Recap of the continuation of the 5/14 SB meeting
The Select Board continued its earlier meeting after the conclusion of the joint budget meeting on Monday evening.
Posted on May 16, 2007 05:30 PM
Recap of the joint budget meeting
The Select Board, School Committee, Finance Committee and Library Trustees met in joint session to discuss budget recommendations.
Posted on May 16, 2007 08:37 AM
Recap of the May 14th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board met to consider its budget recommendations prior to the multi-board budget meeting on Monday evening.
Posted on May 15, 2007 05:59 PM
Recap of the May 10th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its recommendations on several Town Meeting Warrant articles, among other business at Thursday's meeting.
Posted on May 12, 2007 08:00 PM
Recap of the May 7th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board set a date and time to discuss its budget priorities and took positions on several warrant articles, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on May 9, 2007 01:51 AM
Recap of the April 30th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its recommendations on many Town Meeting articles, among other business at the April 30th meeting.
Posted on May 7, 2007 05:14 PM
Musings for May
Here's a collection of thoughts on local current events.
Posted on May 2, 2007 10:07 PM
Recap of the April 23rd Select Board Meeting
The Select Board considered its recommendations for a variety of warrant articles, and voted 3-2 to support the override, among other business at the April 23rd meeting.
Posted on May 1, 2007 11:56 AM
Recap of the April 9th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board approved SME status for two committees and created restoration recommendations for a 3% budget, among other business at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on April 12, 2007 10:10 PM
Recap of the April 4th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board chose a new Chair and Clerk, approved downtown sidewalk work, and considered issues related to the override, among other business at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted on April 6, 2007 03:58 PM
Recap of the March 19th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board rejected putting two override amounts on the ballot, then approved that, then rescinded it, and ultimately went with only the original $2.5 million option, among other business at Monday night’s meeting.
Posted on March 21, 2007 08:50 PM
More News Nuggets
We haven't been too successful in breaking this cycle of recaps and nuggets. One day soon, articles will return. But until then – a couple more nuggets.
Posted on March 19, 2007 09:19 AM
Recap of the March 12th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board took care of some routine business, but really, it was all about the override at Monday night's meeting.
Posted on March 14, 2007 10:10 AM
Undermining the override
The Select Board thought an override vote should be held later than the March 27th election to provide time to educate the public. The public isn’t the only body needing some education.
Posted on March 8, 2007 07:55 PM
Recap of the March 5th Select Board Meeting
The Select Board was told of the Meadow Street Appeals Court decision, tweaked the new SME policy, discussed override scenarios at length, and more at Monday’s meeting.
Posted on March 7, 2007 04:26 PM
Yes, Even More Nuggets
It might seem like we've been reduced to just nuggets and recaps here, but real articles are on the way again, so stay tuned. In the meantime, here are more nuggets.
Posted on March 2, 2007 09:05 PM
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.
Posted on February 28, 2007 01:53 AM
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.
Posted on February 15, 2007 09:28 AM
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.
Posted on February 7, 2007 10:53 AM
Recap of the January 29th Select Board meeting
The Select Board adopted the new police Mutual Aid Agreement, discussed the CDBG proposal process, supported flying 250th Anniversary banners, and scheduled discussion of a possible property tax override, among its business at Monday night’s meeting.
Posted on January 30, 2007 05:10 PM
Recap of the January 24th Select Board meeting
The Select Board heard updates on the permitting and inspections process, received a budget overview, supported a meals tax, learned details of the new Mutual Aid Agreement, and more at Wednesday’s meeting.
Posted on January 25, 2007 09:40 PM
Slow commercial growth contributes to budget crisis
The growth rate of Amherst's commercial tax base is among the lowest in the state, and this has been a major contributing factor in the budget crisis currently facing the town.
Posted on January 24, 2007 05:08 PM
Recap of January 8th Select Board meeting
The Select Board heard updates on CDBG status, discussed treatments for icy roads, switched the Town to compact fluorescent light bulb use, encouraged creation of special mortgage programs for Town employees, and heard updates on the Mutual Aid Agreement with UMass, among other business conducted at Monday night's meeting.
Posted on January 9, 2007 05:17 PM
Recap of December 18th Select Board meeting
The Select Board raised sewer rates, discussed different emergency management possibilities, heard visions for downtown and how the business community might be better served, and amended its meeting schedule for early-2007, among other business conducted at Monday night’s meeting.
Posted on December 19, 2006 05:51 PM
Recap of December 4th Select Board meeting
The Select Board was updated on the health insurance situation, set dates for the spring election and Town Meeting, voted to not change the tax rate structure, heard updates on Town-wide traffic calming measures, and received concerns about water and sewer issues for the proposed Haskins View development, along with other business at Monday night’s meeting. (UPDATED to include Town Meeting and Election Calendar dates)
Posted on December 5, 2006 04:25 PM
