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What's in This Issue? - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (266+ words) Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new items in the Indy each week by dropping us a note with your contact information at amherstindy@gmail. com. The subscription is free and will…...
What's Happening in Amherst? - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (308+ words) by Art and Maura Keene You can help us make our events calendar more comprehensive by sending us your listings and including contact information and/or a link for more information. Send events listings to'amherstindy@gmail. com. WEDNESDAY MAY 27: CAMILLE…...
Affordable Housing Trust Contributes to Solar Panels on Amherst Community Homes Project - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (326+ words) Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, May 14, 2026 This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Present: Gaston de los Reyes (chair), Alex Cox, Allegra Clark, Karla Rasche, Heejae Kim, Bob Pomeroy, and Paul Bockelman…...
New Appointments to Elementary School Building Committee and Recreation Commission - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (337+ words) New Appointments to Elementary School Building Committee and Recreation Commission Amherst Indy The following appointments were nominated by Town Manager Paul Bockelman in a memo to the Town Clerk on May 5, 2026. They were unanimously endorsed by the Town Services and…...
The Hive Collective Brings a Multifunctional Arts Hub to 49 Boltwood Walk - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (460+ words) The Hive Collective Brings a Multifunctional Arts Hub to 49 Boltwood Walk Amherst Indy Grand Opening May 29, 2026 from 2: 00 p. m. " 4: 00 p. m. Source: Amherst Business Improvement District The Hive Collective, a new multifunctional creative hub dedicated to increasing arts participation and cultural access in Downtown…...
GOL Still Wary of Filling Vacancy on Charter Review Committee - Amherst Indy
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (56+ words) Report on the Joint Meeting of the Government, Organization and Legislation Committee and the Charter Review Committee, August 21, 2025 This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Present for Charter Review Committee Julian Hynes (Chair), Meg Gage, Andy Churchill, Erika…...
New Web Page Tracks Federal Actions Impacting UMass - Amherst Indy
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (57+ words) Source: UMass News & Media UMass Amherst has added a new page on the university website dedicated to collecting and sharing resources for students and employees in response to changes in the federal landscape. The page, which currently provides information pertaining…...
Planning Board Recommends Modification of Inclusionary Zoning Amendment. ADU Bylaw Changes Still in Flux - Amherst Indy
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (56+ words) Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Planning Board, August 20, 2025 This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. Present Doug Marshall (Chair), Bruce Coldham, Fred Hartwell, Jesse Mager, Angus Mc Leod, and Jerah Smith. Absent: Johanna Neumann Staff: Nate…...
Revised Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Approved. More Questions Raised About Public Urination Bylaw - Amherst Indy
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (403+ words) Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, November 17, 2025, Part 2 By Maura Keene This was a hybrid meeting held in the Town Room of Town Hall. It was recorded. Present Lynn Griesemer (President, District 2), Andy Steinberg, Mandi Jo Hanneke,…...
Are Amherst Developers Flouting the Intent of the Town's ADU Bylaw? - Amherst Indy
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (483+ words) A building boom of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is underway in Amherst, with at least 21 permits for new units issued in the last five months and another five to seven applications pending. Plans for several of those units appear to…...