Town Council work session examines Hampshire College zoning
Town Council examined Hampshire College campus zoning August 31 in a work session. With all 13 members present in person or remotely, the Council heard a consultant presentation and discussed potential campus reuse including workforce housing, mixed-income housing, recreation preservation, arts and
Town Council · Meeting of August 31, 2026
AMHERST — Town Council examined Hampshire College campus zoning August 31 in a work session. With all 13 members present in person or remotely, the Council heard a consultant presentation and discussed potential campus reuse including workforce housing, mixed-income housing, recreation preservation, arts and cultural space, and senior housing with varied care levels. Councilors also noted concerns about infrastructure costs, school capacity, and preventing single-developer monopoly.
Two residents addressed the Council during public comment on ICE activity at schools and involving school staff in housing planning.
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Source: the Town Council meeting of August 31, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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