Town Council Votes to Remove Affordable Housing Restriction
Amherst Town Council voted unanimously to remove an Affordable Housing Restriction at 49 Deepwoods Drive after the owner claimed hardship. Council President Mandi Jo Hanneke joined members in raising questions about whether similar restrictions on other properties create comparable barriers to sale.
Town Council · Meeting of October 19, 2026
Amherst Town Council voted unanimously to remove an Affordable Housing Restriction at 49 Deepwoods Drive after the owner claimed hardship. Council President Mandi Jo Hanneke joined members in raising questions about whether similar restrictions on other properties create comparable barriers to sale. The Council also voted to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026 Update, apply for membership in Mayors for Peace, amend the Bylaw Review Committee charge, approve three Town Manager appointments, and adopt an equal tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 while rejecting residential and small commercial exemptions.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 341 words
Source: the Town Council meeting of October 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Amherst meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Amherst who follows town government? Share Townbrief Amherst: they can sign up free.