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Amherst Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Budget gap seen growing $1 million a year
Town council hears warning that Amherst's budget gap is growing by $1 million annually. From our own coverage: Council hears budget gap growing $1 million a year; Jones Library opening delayed to May.
From Amherst News
- Council hears budget gap growing $1 million a year Amherst Town Council heard a warning that town expenses are outpacing revenue by about $1 million a year, with finance officials comparing Amherst's PILOT payments to other towns and outlining zoning strategies for Hampshire College, downtown and East Amherst. Discussion continues November 2.Amherst News
- Jones Library opening delayed to May Amherst's Finance Committee learned the Jones Library renovation's opening has slipped to May after steel construction delays, while reviewing a fourth quarter budget report that showed both strong revenue gains and new public safety cost overruns.Amherst News
- Governance panel weighs town manager evaluation overhaul Amherst's Governance Committee discussed how to evaluate the Town Manager and debated restructuring a proposed Resident Oversight Board, including shrinking it and limiting police representation, with no recommendation made and talks set to continue.Amherst News
- Finance panel flags FY2028 budget pressures Amherst's Finance Committee discussed mounting concerns for the fiscal 2028 budget, including rising interest rates, building project costs and an unknown regional school assessment, while working toward new budget guidelines by year's end.Amherst News
- Council takes up Deepwoods Drive housing restriction Amherst Town Council considered removing an Affordable Housing Restriction at 49 Deepwoods Drive after the owner cited hardship, with Council President Mandi Jo Hanneke and colleagues questioning whether similar restrictions on other properties create comparable barriers to sale.Amherst News
- New online form collects transportation, parking requests The Town of Amherst launched an online form allowing residents, businesses, staff and officials to submit transportation and parking suggestions, which the Transportation and Parking Commission will review.Amherst News
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