Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jennifer LaFountain’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Amherst Town Council Regular Meeting
The town council convened to address financial challenges and strategies for the upcoming fiscal years. Key topics included long-term financial planning, the widening gap between revenue growth and expenditures, and the impact of elevated energy costs and increased labor expenses on the town's budget. The council discussed the necessity of exploring new revenue growth strategies, the impact of tax-exempt property on town finances, and the ongoing efforts to manage capital projects and debt. Additionally, the council reviewed the current status of residential development and its contribution to town revenue.
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The meeting featured a public comment segment regarding concerns about the Hampshire College campus, rezoning proposals, municipal revenue strategies, and PILOT agreements with local educational institutions. Additionally, the Board received a presentation from the Inis Land Strategies Group regarding the East Amherst zoning study, covering project timelines, proposed community engagement strategies, data transparency portals, and preliminary discussions on defining the study and focus area boundaries.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Amherst Town Council Regular Meeting
The meeting primarily featured a general public comment period covering several topics. Residents discussed the interpretation of the protected use Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw regarding square footage calculations and the resulting legal challenges. Speakers addressed housing policy, advocating for the legalization of duplexes to improve affordability. Concerns were raised regarding a draft RFP for waste collection, highlighting potential risks to worker safety and sustainability if manual collection is prioritized over automated systems, as well as uncertainty regarding transfer station access. Finally, speakers urged the council to finalize the location of the South Amherst Fire Station, manage the DPW project budget, and address interest costs associated with the library project loan.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Town of Amherst Town Council Regular Town Council Meeting
The Council conducted a regular meeting where several key agenda items were addressed. These included authorization of the upcoming State Election warrant and the referral of several proposed zoning bylaw amendments regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to the Planning Board and Community Resources Committee. The Council also referred a proposed East Amherst Local Historic District bylaw to committees for review. Additionally, the Council supported and referred Finance Committee recommendations for budget document improvements to the Town Manager. Several appointments were made to the Community Preservation Act Committee and the Budget Coordinating Group.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
